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Insulin Injection Types

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