Insulin pen is a device which is used to alleviate
Insulin pen is a device which is used to alleviate the condition of type 1 diabetes, which is caused due to deficiency of insulin in the body. It is generally taken by patients when their blood sugar levels fall below 70mg/dL. Let us discuss in brief the components of this pen followed by its working mechanism. Components of insulin pen There are mainly five components in insulin pen 1. Cartridge: It is used to hold specified insulin prescribed by a physician to his/her patient. 2. Cartridge holder: It is the body of the pen which supports cartridge to be in a position. 3. Needle: Used to inject insulin. It disposable in nature which is screwed to the cartridge every time a patient injects insulin. 4. Dial: It is used to set and measure the required dosage of insulin 5. Knob: When a knob of insulin pen is pushed, needle injects the insulin into our body. How does insulin pen work? Insulin pen is generally injected into the subcutaneous tissue. It is a kind of fatty tissue located under the skin between our skin and muscle. It is preferred to inject insulin in the fatty tissues because these tissues absorb insulin quickly and enhances the chances of getting a right dosage. Therefore, they must be injected into fatty tissues besides muscles as it might hinder the performance of insulin.
Comments
Post a Comment