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Australian Prescriber Vol. 25 No. 6 2002

Insulin delivery devices

Most people with diabetes will need to inject insulin sooner or later. While some people prefer to use the traditional needle and syringe, there are several other ways to give injections. New devices with thin needles can help to reduce the pain of injection. Some devices may be helpful for people who have a fear of needles.

As there is a choice of injecting device it is very important to talk to a diabetes education nurse before deciding what to buy. The nurse can also make sure that the patient knows how to use the device. This helps patients get the right dose of their insulin.