Handle-syringe for insulin makes life easier for diabetics

Methods of injecting insulin injections are now becoming easier and easier. Special syringes for insulin, used by diabetics, are available on sale. In shape, they resemble a pen, hence the name - the syringe pen for insulin. It is used by the majority of patients with diabetes mellitus for self-injection in insulin therapy.

Handle-syringe: advantages

A pen-syringe for insulin has several advantages because the patient does not need to have special skills for the administration of pancreatic hormones. Its shape makes the work very simple. The displacement and retention of the "start" on the handle results in an automatic feeding of the hormone into the tissue, which always occurs with the same force, regardless of the dose .Injections of insulin, therefore, are optimal and painless.

The syringe pen for insulin administration can be supplemented with an important function - informing the patient that he has already taken the prescribed dose. On its body appears an alarm (green dot), indicating the end of the injection. After receiving this information, you should wait another 6 seconds (it's best to count to 10), so that insulin remains in the subcutaneous tissue.

A pen-syringe for insulin is safe to use. The possibility of tissue damage is limited to a minimum during automatic injection. This method differs significantly from the traditional administration of this hormone. Also, the exact dosage with injections is observed, which is very important for the patient. In addition, the needles used are always closed, the protection is removed only during the introduction. A syringe pen for insulin is a device that needs to be changed to a new one after two years of use.

A well-chosen pen-syringe, of course, makes it easier for the patient to inject in everyday life, because the patient needs daily doses of this hormone. Choose it by the following characteristics:

• Easy to use;
• Light and comfortable;
• Has clear signals about the dose taken;
• Has the ability to control the dose taken;
• Indicates when the dose was injected into the body.

Requirements for operation

To ensure the normal operation of a special syringe for insulin for a long time, it is necessary:

• Store it at room temperature ;
• If it contains a drug, store at room temperature to 25 degrees Celsius not more than 28 days;
• Do not store it in places exposed to direct sunlight;
• Protect from dust and moisture;
• After use, you need to remove the old needle and put on a special cap on the end;
• Keep it in a case;
• Clean every day with a slightly damp cloth without using any cleaning or disinfectant.

The right choice of syringe pen significantly affects the comfort of life for people with diabetes. They can use insulin injections imperceptibly, painlessly and quickly.

Novopen is the most commonly used syringe pen in the world

The pen-syringe for insulin Novopen is a modern device for injecting this hormone. Externally similar to a conventional pen, which does not cause a sense of discomfort, when accidentally pulled out or falls out of the pocket or bag.

Accurate and simple administration of the drug makes it in use very convenient. You can adjust the dosage of the drug in the range from 2 to 70 units in steps of one unit. Novopen is on sale in several versions.

When using the Novopen pen, there is no risk of accidentally exceeding the dose of insulin. Easy to use leaves patients with time for active personal and professional life.

Cost

In many countries, people with diabetes have a free syringe pen for insulin. The price of it in pharmacies varies on average from 1 to 2 thousand rubles., Depending on the model and built-in device functions.

How does the pen handle work?

Together with the handles are used special bottles with insulin (cartridges). The bottle in the upper part has a rubber stopper, and in the bottom - a rubber piston. Insulin therapy uses 1.5 or 3 ml vials. Each syringe is supplied with an instruction, which the diabetic should be well acquainted with. Devices of different manufacturers differ in the way of setting the dose of the drug. After the cartridge with insulin is over, you need to remove the used vial and insert a new one inside the syringe pen.

How do I inject insulin?

Insulin helps maintain the equilibrium state of sugar in the body in diabetics. Before its introduction it is necessary to disinfect the injection site. At home, it is necessary to wash the skin with soap and water. In a hospital, the skin is disinfected with alcohol, then it is necessary to wait a few seconds before it dries completely. Injections of the hormone of the pancreas are not painful when they are performed correctly. It should be taken into account when administering the drug:

• Injection should be administered deep subcutaneously;
• You need to ensure peace and comfort during the introduction of insulin;
• Ask someone close to complete the introduction if you suffer from needleophobia;
• Change the injection site;
• Often change needles from a pen syringe, because, dulled or hammered, they can cause pain.

Where is the best way to perform insulin injections?

Place for injection should ensure easy and uniform absorption of insulin. The administration of the drug is recommended under the scapula, in the middle part of the forearm, in the abdominal region - 10 cm from the navel, into the buttock and into the thigh.