Explain the advantages and disadvantages of insulin pen, Biology

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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.

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