Is the InPen an insulin pump?
Is the InPen an insulin pump?
The InPen is a reusable insulin pen for people living with diabetes. It can be used to deliver insulin, help calculate insulin doses, and estimate carbohydrates for meals.
How does an InPen work?
InPen combines a health management app with a Bluetooth® enabled pen injector to simplify the constant tracking and calculating required for insulin therapy. InPen tracks active insulin, recommends doses, and reminds users when to take insulin. The InPen works with a Novolog or Humalog cartridge.
Do you pinch skin for insulin pen?
Insulin shots should go into a fatty layer of your skin (called “subcutaneous” or “SC” tissue). Put the needle straight in at a 90-degree angle. You do not have to pinch up the skin unless you are using a longer needle (6.8 to 12.7 mm).
How much insulin should I take if my blood sugar is 400?
Theoretically, to reduce 400 mg/dL blood sugar to about 100 mg/dL, you would need at least 10 units of insulin. However, depending on your weight and other factors, a higher dose of insulin is almost always required.
What is insulin training?
The Insulin Administration training program prepares Certified Medication Technicians (CMT) in a skilled or intermediate care facility or Level I Medication Aides (LIMA) in a residential care facility (RCF) or assisted living facility (ACF) to administer insulin.
How much does an InPen cost?
InPen is covered by many insurance companies in the US, with approximately 70% of users paying $50-$60 out-of-pocket copays for the one-year device. For those without any insurance coverage, the pen’s cash price is $549.
How do you get an InPen?
InPen is covered by most commercial insurance plans. Complete this form and an InPen representative will contact you about getting started. If interested, we can also reach out to your doctor to help get your prescription written.
Does InPen track active insulin?
InPen is the only smart pen system that tracks active insulin. At any time, you can check the app and see how much insulin is still active in your body from previous doses.
Should I rub injection site after insulin?
The needle should be all the way into your skin. Push the plunger of the syringe until all of the insulin is out of the syringe. Quickly pull the needle out. Do not rub the injection site.
What is the 500 rule in diabetes?
2. Use the 500 Rule to estimate insulin-to-carb ratio: 500/TDD = number of carb grams covered by a unit of insulin. Example: 500/50=10; 1unit of insulin will cover about 10 grams of carbohydrate.
At what sugar level is diabetic coma?
A diabetic coma could happen when your blood sugar gets too high — 600 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or more — causing you to become very dehydrated. It usually affects people with type 2 diabetes that isn’t well-controlled. It’s common among those who are elderly, chronically ill, and disabled.
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