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You know how important insulin injections are to your diabetes self-care, but did you know that you should use a new pen needle or syringe with each injection?1-4*†


Proper injection technique can help lower A1C2*


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In one study, practicing proper injection technique led to improved treatment outcomes, including lower A1C, reduced injection site pain, and reduced injection site bruising.

Proper injection techniques studied included using a new needle with each injection, rotating injection sites, and changing to a 4mm or 5mm needle.

Talk to your doctor about your A1C goals and steps you can take to reach them

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  • Describe the current global impact of bloodborne disease
  • Describe occupational exposure incidents for needlesticks and sharps injuries
  • Define safety as a function of focus for both patient and health worker, to reduce overall bloodborne disease
  • Provide guidance on the importance of prevention programs including use of safer medical devices, immunization/vaccination programs, and safe clinical practices
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  • Define processes for post-exposure medical treatment and prophylaxis
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What are some of the components of proper insulin injection?


Using a new needle can help you avoid painful injections and reduce the risk of lumps developing under your skin (lipohypertrophy) that make it harder for your body to absorb insulin.2-4

Rotating injection sites once every 4 weeks can help you avoid forming lipohypertrophy.1,4

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Using a 4mm needle, the recommended needle length for all patients and for all injection sites, can help significantly reduce pain compared to larger and longer needles.1,5


A1C: What is it, and why does it matter?


Living with diabetes on insulin may mean checking your blood sugar multiple times per day.6 But there’s another blood test that helps with managing your diabetes over longer periods of time.

An A1C test measures your average blood glucose level over the previous 2 to 3 months. Measured as a percentage, A1C can help inform you and your doctor if you are moving in the right direction, or if changes to your treatment are in order. The higher the levels, the greater your risk of developing diabetes complications.7

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Diabetes self-care goes beyond healthy eating and activities


You may know using a new needle for every injection is recommended as part of proper injection technique, but did you know that proper injection technique may help lower A1C?2-5†‡
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Keep an eye on your needle supply


Stay prepared with a new needle for every injection

  • Check your pen needle or insulin syringe supply before refilling your insulin prescription
  • Ask your pharmacy team if auto-refill of needle supplies is right for you
  • Pack extra needles when you know you'll be away from home

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360° rotation knob is effectively sized, contoured and located to enable easy instrument rotation.

360° rotation knob is effectively sized

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More product details

Hospitals and healthcare facilities

BD is a market leader in hospital products that can reduce the incidence of sharps injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Patient safety has been a focus of BD innovation for years, not only in the United States but also around the world. Working closely with organizations like the International Safety Center (EPINet) is an important part of our efforts to keep patients and workers safe.

Safety syringes and needles >>
Hazardous drug safety >>
Infection prevention >>

Hospitals and healthcare facilities

BD is a market leader in hospital products that can reduce the incidence of sharps injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Patient safety has been a focus of BD innovation for years, not only in the United States but also around the world. Working closely with organizations like the International Safety Center (EPINet) is an important part of our efforts to keep patients and workers safe.

Safety syringes and needles >>
Hazardous drug safety >>
Infection prevention >>

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A1C

Proper injection technique can help lower A1C1*

In one study, practicing proper injection technique led to improved treatment outcomes, including lowering A1C, reduced injection site pain, and reduced injection site bruising.

Proper injection technique studied included using a new needle with each injection, rotating injection sites, and changing to a 4mm or 5mm needle.

Talk to your doctor about your A1C goals and steps you can take to reach them

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Improving your diabetes self-care includes having enough needles to use a new one with every injection

Remember to check your needle supply each time you refill your insulin.


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Checking your needle supply can make a difference in your diabetes self-care


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116 patients with diabetes on insulin were randomized to 3 intervention groups to assess the change from baseline in A1C at 6 months following structured injection technique training and changing to a shorter needle length (4mm or 5mm pen needle). Baseline A1C for all groups were similar (mean: 8.5-8.8% [± 1.4-1.9%]).
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13,289 insulin-injecting patients from 423 centers in 42 countries participated in a survey. Incorrect injection site rotation, years taking insulin, and pen needle reuse were associated with lipohypertrophy (all significant at P<0.05).

REFERENCES
  1. Frid AH, Kreugel G, Grassi G, et al. New insulin delivery recommendations. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016;91(9):1231-1255.
  2. Misnikova IV, Gubkina VA, Lakeeva TS, Dreval AV. A randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of proper insulin injection technique training on glycemic control. Diabetes Ther. 2017;8(6):1309-1318.
  3. Frid AH, Hirsch LJ, Menchior AR, Morel DR, Strauss KW. Worldwide injection technique questionnaire study: injecting complications and the role of the professional. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016;91(9):1224-1230.
  4. American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes—2022. Diabetes Care. 2022;45(suppl 1):S1-S264.
  5. Hirsch LJ, Gibney MA, Albanese J, et al, Comparative glycemic control, safety and patient ratings for a new 4 mm x 32G insulin pen needle in adults with diabetes. Curr Med Res Opin. 2010;26(6):1531-1541.

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