Devices for insulin administration

Nurs Times. 2003 Apr;99(15):51-2.

Abstract

The drive to improve blood glucose control to prevent diabetic complications has resulted in many patients with type 2 diabetes, as well as those with type 1, requiring insulin therapy. Jillian Hill describes the devices now available to deliver insulin, which enable more people to manage their insulin administration independently.

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / drug therapy*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Disposable Equipment
  • Equipment Reuse
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Injections, Subcutaneous
  • Insulin / administration & dosage*
  • Insulin / therapeutic use
  • Self Administration
  • Syringes

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin