INSULIN DELIVERY DEVICES

If you are advised insulin to control your diabetes; your doctor may advice a suitable device that will help you take your insulin dose as recommended.

Insulin can be taken by different types of devices. Most commonly used are:

• Insulin pens.
• Insulin infusion pumps.

Insulin pens are two-in-one novel devices that combine the insulin container and the syringe into a single unit.¹

Disposable / Prefilled pens
Contains a built-in, single-use insulin cartridge and requires no loading of insulin.²

Reusable pens
An insulin cartridge is inserted into the pen's delivery chamber.²

How does it help?

• Convenient and easier to carry.
• More accurate dosages.
• Less injection pain.
• Small size and light weight.

Insulin pumps are small, battery operated, high-tech electronic devices, which continuously deliver small doses of very rapid-acting insulin.¹

How does it work?
The pump is as small as a mobile phone and contains a cartridge filled with insulin. Attached to the pump is a small tube that is easily inserted under the skin and held in place with a tape. The pump is programmed to deliver the exact amount of insulin as you need.²

Advantages

• More convenient than injection.
• Delivers exact amounts of insulin.
• Lower chances of complications.
• More freedom and flexibility.