A heat-insulated insulin pen, which is expected to go on sale in 2024, has won Injaz Oman award for innovation.
Abrar Fahad, CEO of PenSulin Company, said: “This heat-insulated smart insulin pen is the first of its kind in the Gulf and the Middle East. PenSulin's goal is to provide a seamless digital insulin pen that protects insulin from heat, which affects the quality of the insulin used.” This insulin pen is made of eco-friendly insulating material and has a smart chip connected to a mobile application. The application assists patients, caregivers, or those responsible for patient care in scheduling and adjusting doses. Additionally, it features a small screen that allows the pen holder to review dosage-related data and the surrounding conditions, such as temperature.
The pen also includes a GPS feature to find it in case the pen is misplaced.
Baraah al Hattali, the head of production at the company, said the pen can maintain the temperature of insulin for 24 hours. It is achieved through state-of-the-art technologies incorporated into the pen's structure.
Maisa al Rashdi, the finance manager, said the company in a study found that the insulin pen users in the Omani community account for 50 per cent of the total number of diabetes patients. She said the product is still under development and testing. The pen is expected to be available in the market towards the end of next year. Those interested can pre-book the insulin pen for RO 30.
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