Why are today’s insulin syringes and pen needles better than ever?
Over the decades, BD has been responsible for numerous innovations that continue making insulin injections with syringes and pen needles easier, safer and more comfortable. Almost as thin as an eyelash, today’s insulin needles are the smallest of any hypodermic needle. We continue to improve our needles through advancements in design—processing and lubrication technologies to maximize patient comfort and convenience, to help more patients easily transition to insulin therapy when the time is right for them. What is the most important message that endocrinologists and primary care physicians need to tell their diabetic patients about insulin syringes and pen needles? Today’s insulin syringes and pen needles offer ease, discreetness and comfort that allow people with diabetes to take better control of their care. Most people with diabetes are reluctant to give themselves insulin because they are fearful that they are not capable of giving the injection or they fear that the injection mig
