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Insulin Therapy Changing With New and Improved Insulin Delivery Methods

April 14, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Diabetes Research and News, Insulin Delivery, Insulin Injections 
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An old insulin syringe

Old insulin syringe. Photo: Markus.Michalczyk

Not that long ago, being insulin dependent meant you had to carry around a syringe and a vial of insulin to deliver your insulin injections, making sure to keep them refrigerated. There are now a variety of methods for insulin delivery on the market, and some promising new developments on the horizon. These include:

1) Insulin pens. Most types of insulin are now available in convenient prefilled pens. Some insulin pens are entirely disposable when empty, and others use a replaceable insulin cartridge, usually containing 300 units. There is a dial on one end to set your desired dose. The pens offer discreet, push button insulin delivery. Some claim the injections are more comfortable than from a needle that has already been dulled by insertion into an insulin vial. Many people prefer to use an insulin pen if they are caring for a diabetic child or pet.
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Why Have Insulin Jet Injectors Never Really Caught On?

February 18, 2011 by · 2 Comments
Filed under: Insulin Delivery 
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Photo credit: jscreationzs

An insulin jet injector sounds like a great idea. Intended to be a less painful way of delivering insulin than the traditional insulin syringes or insulin pens, they deliver a fine jet of insulin under such high pressure that it is able to penetrate the skin without a needle.

The first insulin jet injector, dubbed the “peace gun”, was invented by a doctor in the 1940s for mass immunization of American troops. It was used right up until 1997, when it’s use was discontinued because of concerns around cross-contamination from multiple users. According to all reports, the peace gun was efficient, but painful.
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