Some people with diabetes require insulin. They can manually administer this through several methods, such as syringes, which are available in different sizes with various-sized needles. There are ...

For people with diabetes who inject insulin, the syringe and needle size can make a big difference in comfort and staying on track with steady blood sugar levels. According to a 2024 statistics report ...

To ensure proper absorption and prevent skin issues like lipohypertrophy, it’s important to rotate insulin injection sites regularly, keeping about an inch between each site. When injecting insulin, ...

Becton Dickinson launched a new syringe specifically for use with Eli Lilly’s concentrated insulin, which is prescribed for diabetics who need to inject higher doses of insulin daily. Previously, ...

Study design. This prospective, randomized, controlled, parallel-group study compared the use of pen devices with conventional vials and syringes for the administration of insulin in hospitalized ...

BALTIMORE — The use of insulin pens varies widely from hospital to hospital, and teaching strategies for patients newly diagnosed with diabetes must be tailored based on what is available in a ...

Insulin is generally administered either by the patient himself or by some member of his family, a neighbor, a practical nurse or a registered nurse. Only occasionally is it given by the physician.