FDA study: Insulin pumps linked to injuries, deaths in teen
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080505/ap_on_he_me/insulin_pumps"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080504/capt.50497c2ca44f4f1480c6e2e44ba3e04a.insulin_pumps_ilrg101.jpg?x=99&y=130&q=85&sig=lzHrhf1oK0FJQ1m_Rby1yw--" align="left" height="130" width="99" alt="A photo provided by Medtronics Diabetes, shows a Medtronic Paradigm REAL-Time System insulin pump as it would be worn to allow young people to live more normal lives by giving themselves insulin discreetly in public. The pumps are used by tens of thousands of teenagers worldwide with Type 1 diabetes, but they can be risky and have been linked to injuries and even deaths, a review by federal regulators finds. (AP Photo/Medtronics Daibetes)" border="0" /></a>AP - Insulin pumps are used by tens of thousands of teenagers worldwide with Type 1 diabetes, but they can be risky and have been linked to injuries and even deaths, a review by federal regulators finds.</p><br clear="all"/>
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