Insulin pen

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Insulin Pen

An Insulin Pen is a device used to inject insulin into the bloodstream of a person with diabetes. It is designed to be a more convenient and accurate method of administering insulin compared to the traditional syringe and vial method.

Pronunciation

In-suh-lin Pen

Etymology

The term "Insulin Pen" is derived from the hormone it delivers, insulin, and its pen-like shape. Insulin, first discovered in 1921 by Frederick Banting and Charles Best, is a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. The term "pen" refers to the device's shape and its function similar to a writing pen, but instead of ink, it delivers insulin.

Usage

The Insulin Pen is used by individuals with diabetes who require insulin therapy. The pen contains a cartridge of insulin, which is administered through a needle at the tip of the pen. The dose of insulin can be adjusted by turning a dial on the pen.

Related Terms

  • Diabetes: A group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period.
  • Insulin: A hormone produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
  • Syringe: A simple reciprocating pump consisting of a plunger that fits tightly within a cylindrical tube.
  • Insulin Therapy: Treatment of diabetes by administration of insulin.

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