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 ...

Due to continuing patient safety problems, ISMP suggests hospitals stop using insulin pens in an inpatient setting, as they were originally intended for ambulatory care. “Other problems such as using ...

If you happen to use an insulin pen or are thinking of starting on one, don’t forget to pay attention to your choice of tiny needles that are screwed on to the top of the pen device. These small sharp ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio Older adults with type 2 diabetes in ...

Incorporating insulin into your daily life can take some getting used to. From packing your on-the-go bag to prepping your syringe or insulin pen, here are tips to get you started. Insulin may be one ...

A CMS letter to its state survey agency directors reiterates that insulin pens should only be used on a single patient. According to the letter, CMS has received reports that some providers may be ...

(Reuters Health) - A warning for people who use insulin pens: Not shaking your NPH insulin pen before injecting can result in wide variations in your insulin level and blood sugar control, researchers ...

With FDA clearance secured for its Bluetooth-connected insulin dose-tracking technology, Eli Lilly is ready to pick up the tempo. The Big Pharma plans to begin rolling out its Tempo diabetes ...

For eco-conscious consumers of personal medical devices, recycling options are limited. Some companies are trying to change that. An example of a plastic single-use injector at Battelle, a research ...

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Novo Nordisk’s prefilled insulin pens called the NovoLog ® FlexTouch ® and Levemir ® FlexTouch ®. FlexTouch ® pens’ dosing mechanism ensures the ...