what are insulin pens

Insulin pens are growing in popularity, and many people with diabetes nowadays use a pen to administer insulin.

The pens allow more simple, accurate, and convenient delivery than using a vial and syringe.

Not every person with diabetes will need to take insulin. However, those that do sometimes find that sticking to an insulin schedule can be demanding, disruptive, and draining.

Some people prefer insulin pens as a way to make taking insulin less intrusive and inconvenient.

In this article, we look at the types of insulin pen, how to use them, and the benefits and disadvantages of choosing an insulin pen over a vial and syringe.