insulin pen

insulin pen
a penlike device designed to inject a measured dose of insulin. The dose can be 'dialled up' and then safely injected from a 3-ml cartridge contained within. The pen can be capped off and easily stored in a pocket or small bag; some types are disposable, while others can be refilled.

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