Severe deterioration of metabolic control caused by malfunction of a disposable insulin pen device

J Am Board Fam Med. 2008 Nov-Dec;21(6):575-6. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2008.06.080052.

Abstract

This report describes the case of a 68-yr-old diabetic woman with severe deterioration of glycemic control caused by the use of a malfunctioning insulin pen device.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blood Glucose / drug effects*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Drug Delivery Systems*
  • Equipment Failure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Insulin / administration & dosage*
  • Self Administration

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin