TABLE 4.
Overview of Insulin Pen Attachments
| InsulClock | Clipsulin | EasyLog | InsulCheck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company | InsulCloud | Diabnext | BioCorp | Innovation Zed, Ltd. |
| Country of origin | Spain | United States | France | Ireland |
| FDA approval | No | No | No | No |
| U.S. availability | No | No | No | No |
| Cost | $285 (€249)* | ∼$40 | <$50 | ∼$32 |
| Insulin compatibilities | KwikPen, FlexTouch, SoloStar pens | SoloStar pens, ClikSTAR, KwikPen, Luxura, FlexPen, FlexTouch | Unable to verify | FlexPen, KwikPen, SoloStar pens, NovoPen 3/4/5/Echo, Luxura HD, Savvio, ClikSTAR |
| App service | Apple, Android | Apple, Android | Unable to verify | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| USB | No | No | No | No |
| Features | • Shows the type, time, and quantity of insulin administered • App provides dose reminders, food/glucose input, temperature fluctuations |
• Shows the type, time, and quantity of insulin administered • Battery life of 1,800 injections • Memory of 200 injections |
• Detects time, date, amount of insulin injected • Alerts patients about missed, extra, and next doses |
• Records elapsed time between injections • Green light flashes when dose injected • Temperature sensor • Replaceable battery |
*
Currency conversions conducted on 29 January 2019.