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Devices and technology

Injection pens

27-11-2018 | Insulin | Article

Insulin injection technique questionnaire: Results of an international study comparing Brazil, Latin America and World data

Calliari LE et al. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2018; 10: 85. doi: 10.1186/s13098-018-0389-3

Insulin injection (symbolic image with model)

05-12-2017 | Insulin resistance | Editorial | Article

A pragmatic and practical guide to U500 regular insulin usage

Editorial Board member Sanjay Kalra shares his pragmatic and practical suggestions on initiating, monitoring, and titrating suitable patients on U500 regular insulin.

13-10-2017 | Insulin | Article

A randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of proper insulin injection technique training on glycemic control

Misnikova IV et al. Diabetes Ther 2017; 8: 1309–1318. doi: 10.1007/s13300-017-0315-y

Insulin pen (symbolic image with model)

25-11-2016 | Insulin | Editorial | Article

Choosing an insulin delivery device

A process of shared and informed decision-making, facilitated by demonstration, helps ensure that the right delivery device is chosen and prescribed for persons who require insulin.

16-11-2016 | Injection pens | Updates | News

Warning against extracting insulin from pen devices

NHS Improvement has issued a warning against healthcare professionals using insulin syringes and needles to extract insulin directly from pen devices or refill cartridges.

Interactive patient case study

Hypoglycemia and technology

21-12-2018 | Hypoglycemia | Case study | Link

Hypoglycemia and technology

Develop and test your knowledge on the use of different technologies to reduce hypoglycemia risk through this practical example and self-assessment authored by Riccardo Bonfanti and Francesco Chiarelli. This 15 minutes case presents the identification of problematic hypoglycemia and the appropriate use and monitoring of different technologies in the context of reducing the occurrence and risk of hypoglycemia.