Tools to apply insulin

• April 20, 2024

Currently there are different tools for insulin application . Until recently, we only had syringes , but Fortunately, today there is a greater variety:

Syringes

It is the first method with which it was counted for the domestic use of insulin , and over time it has been improving and expanding the range of syringes , same that you can find in a pharmacy.

In general they are syringes small that are distinguished by being smaller than those of application intramuscular . Their needles are also thinner and shorter. They have different capacities and are graduated in international units between 0 to 25 units, 0 to 30 units, 0 to 50 units and 0 to 100 units.

Pens for insulin injection

They look like a feather to write or pen . Inside you place the cartridge containing the insulin . Several laboratories have released a version of their bottles of insulin in these small cartridges that are changing by the time they are finished, although the device application , the feather , its duration is permanent.

The insulin pen needles They are changed with each application. They also come in different sizes and widths depending on the taste of the person who uses them. The biggest advantage of the feather is that it can be easily transported in the bag or in the backpack, always taking care that temperatures do not exceed 27 degrees Celsius.

Insulin microinfusion

The microinfusion of insulin or Infusion pumps administer a continuous basal dose (for 24 hours a day) and extra dose Before meals. They use the same cartridges as feathers for insulin injection .

It is a light device, the size of a personal locator or a cell phone that has the cartridge in its interior. insulin . This device is connected to a small probe that ends with a needle .

It is placed semi-permanently in the abdomen and injected continuously insulin to whoever carries it Usually, the probe and the needle they change every three days, during which time you never take your injection pump . Also, it is comfortable enough to do all the activities, even to fall asleep with it.

If you go to shower, simply cut off the supply during that time, disconnect the probe of the gadget and then reconnect it to continue with your normal life. It should be noted that the use of injection pump requires some training and constant monitoring of the glucose .

These are some of the most effective options that exist to administer insulin , but remember that you should approach a specialist in diabetes so that together they choose the best one for you.

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