What are the best types of needles to use based on body types?
[back to insulin injections during pregnancy questions] Insulin Injections and Needles: You should always contact your health care provider, who has specific information about your diabetes care. In general, thin women can use very short needles (such as 5 mm pen needles). Women with a larger build can use 8 mm or 12.7 mm syringes or pen needles, with pinch-up.
