Insulin pen
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.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Insulin pen
- Wikipedia's article - Insulin pen
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