A review of reusable insulin pens and features of TouStar—a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge
Abstract Background Since the introduction of the first reusable insulin pen, the advancement in the design of these pens is still ongoing to develop a safe, more efficacious, less painful, and easy to use insulin pen device. Main body Possible errors in insulin delivery can occur at any stage of in...
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| author | Robert Veasey Carolin A. Ruf Dmitri Bogatirsky Jukka Westerbacka Arnd Friedrichs Mona Abdel-Tawab Steffen Adler Senthilnathan Mohanasundaram |
| author_facet | Robert Veasey Carolin A. Ruf Dmitri Bogatirsky Jukka Westerbacka Arnd Friedrichs Mona Abdel-Tawab Steffen Adler Senthilnathan Mohanasundaram |
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| description | Abstract Background Since the introduction of the first reusable insulin pen, the advancement in the design of these pens is still ongoing to develop a safe, more efficacious, less painful, and easy to use insulin pen device. Main body Possible errors in insulin delivery can occur at any stage of insulin delivery such as during the prescription stage, dispensing stage, or at administration stage. Mismatch of the insulin pen and cartridge is not uncommon and is a potential risk for individuals with diabetes due to serious consequences associated with incorrect insulin usage. The similarities in insulin cartridges of different manufacturers with regard to color and product names could lead to mix-up of insulin pens and cartridges. These unmet needs have led to the ongoing search for developing insulin pens that can address these errors and provide more efficacious and safer choices for patients with diabetes. Conclusion This review provides an overview of currently available reusable pens in the market and highlights the features of TouStar®, a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge intended to mitigate the risk of mismatch of the cartridge. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-93aa1ac3150c4091b4d32c15e29cac712022-12-21T18:12:06ZengBMCDiabetology & Metabolic Syndrome1758-59962021-12-011311710.1186/s13098-021-00763-zA review of reusable insulin pens and features of TouStar—a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridgeRobert Veasey0Carolin A. Ruf1Dmitri Bogatirsky2Jukka Westerbacka3Arnd Friedrichs4Mona Abdel-Tawab5Steffen Adler6Senthilnathan Mohanasundaram7DCA Design International Ltd.Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHSanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHSanofiDr. Arnd Friedrichs UnternehmensberatungZentrallaboratorium Deutscher ApothekerDr. Arnd Friedrichs UnternehmensberatungSanofiAbstract Background Since the introduction of the first reusable insulin pen, the advancement in the design of these pens is still ongoing to develop a safe, more efficacious, less painful, and easy to use insulin pen device. Main body Possible errors in insulin delivery can occur at any stage of insulin delivery such as during the prescription stage, dispensing stage, or at administration stage. Mismatch of the insulin pen and cartridge is not uncommon and is a potential risk for individuals with diabetes due to serious consequences associated with incorrect insulin usage. The similarities in insulin cartridges of different manufacturers with regard to color and product names could lead to mix-up of insulin pens and cartridges. These unmet needs have led to the ongoing search for developing insulin pens that can address these errors and provide more efficacious and safer choices for patients with diabetes. Conclusion This review provides an overview of currently available reusable pens in the market and highlights the features of TouStar®, a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge intended to mitigate the risk of mismatch of the cartridge.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-021-00763-zCartridgeDiabetes mellitusInsulin penGlargine 300 U/mL |
| spellingShingle | Robert Veasey Carolin A. Ruf Dmitri Bogatirsky Jukka Westerbacka Arnd Friedrichs Mona Abdel-Tawab Steffen Adler Senthilnathan Mohanasundaram A review of reusable insulin pens and features of TouStar—a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome Cartridge Diabetes mellitus Insulin pen Glargine 300 U/mL |
| title | A review of reusable insulin pens and features of TouStar—a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge |
| title_full | A review of reusable insulin pens and features of TouStar—a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge |
| title_fullStr | A review of reusable insulin pens and features of TouStar—a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge |
| title_full_unstemmed | A review of reusable insulin pens and features of TouStar—a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge |
| title_short | A review of reusable insulin pens and features of TouStar—a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge |
| title_sort | review of reusable insulin pens and features of toustar a new reusable pen with a dedicated cartridge |
| topic | Cartridge Diabetes mellitus Insulin pen Glargine 300 U/mL |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-021-00763-z |
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