Insulin Injection Types

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Insulin : Insulin is a hormone secreted by beta cells of pancreas
Insulin is a substance that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood
Insulin is always used in patients with Type1 Diabetes and may be required in Type2 or gestational diabetes
Insulin can be taken through delivery devices like syringe and Insulin pens

 Insulin Pens :
They are most convenient and easiest way of insulin administration
No need to use syringes and vials
No need to mix and measure the insulin
Accuracy in dosage
Can be easily carry in purse or pocket
There are two types of insulin pens:Disposable and permanent

Disposable pens: They are premixed,prefilled and ready to use by just dialing the dosage

Permanent Pens: These are reusable pens,Pen fills or cartridges (Insulin contents) are changeable after the completion of insulin
They are easy,convenient and accurate even at extremely low dosage
Needles are to be changed when ever there is  pain

Storage of Insulin :
Insulin is to be stored between 2 to 8 degrees centigrade without exposure to sunlight
Insulin vial should be used within 30 days of opening as its activity decreases after 30 days at room temperature
Always inspect the bottle before use make sure that  the expiry date has not passed and the bottle is not damaged
While travelling it should be carried along with coolants in thermocol box

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