Advantages of Insulin Pen
- More convenient and easier to transport than traditional vial and syringe.
- More accurate doses.
- Easier to use for those with visual or fine motor skills impairments.
- Less injection pain.
- Can be used without being noticed.
Disadvantages
- Unlike the traditional syringe, pens are usually restricted to full or half unit dose.
- Not able to mix two different insulins in the same pen.