NovoPen 6 Silver - Grey
Novopen 6 is used in diabetes management, it is a new and innovative way of recording insulin dosing information. The Novopen 6 is a type of smart insulin pen, and it gets its name from its compatibility with smartphones. These connected insulin pens automatically record how much insulin has been administered and the date and time it was administered. Each time you inject insulin, the dosing information can be uploaded to an app on your smartphone, allowing you and your healthcare team to access the data whenever you need to, in person or remotely.
Accurate dosing information which the Novopen 6 provides, can support an improved and more tailored treatment plan.
The Novopen 6 can:
- Record insulin dosing information
- Reveal the effects on your glucose levels by showing your insulin dosing data alongside data from your glucose monitoring device all in the one compatible app
- Connect with diabetes apps such as Freestyle LibreLink, Dexcom, Glooko and mySugr
- Support personalised treatment decisions based on the accurate data provided by Novopen 6
How to use Novopen 6
Always read the manufacturer’s guidance for images and descriptions on how to use this device. Follow these 9 steps to preparing and using your connected insulin pen.
- Remove the cartridge holder by pulling off the pen cap and twisting off the cartridge holder. The piston rod may stick out of your pen, If so, push it in until it stops.
- Slide a new insulin cartridge into the cartridge holder with the threaded end first. Twist the cartridge holder back on.
- Attach a new needle by tearing off the paper tab and pushing the needle straight onto the pen. Turn until it is on tight. Pull off both needle caps. Save the outer needle cap.
- ALWAYS test the insulin flow. Select 2 units and press the dose button until the dose counter shows 0. The insulin flow test is complete when you see insulin squirt and there is no longer a gap between the piston rod head and the piston.
- Select your dose. Pull out the dose button. Make sure the dose counter shows 0 before you start. Turn the dose button to select the dose you need.
- Inject your dose. Insert the needle. Press the dose button until the dose counter shows 0. Count slowly to 6 before you remove the needle from your skin. Safely remove and throw away the needle. Put the pen cap back on.
- To check your dose pull out the dose button and make sure the dose counter shows 0 before you start.
- Push the dose button back in. The dose memory will now show the details of your last dose.
- Read your dose memory.
What needles and cartridges can you use with Novopen 6?
Novopen 6 is designed to be used with any of the following single-use disposable needles up to a length of 8mm.
