Thursday 5 July 2012

How is insulin injected into the body?

While injection with a syringe or insulin pen is the most common method for insulin delivery, there are other methods.


1. Insulin Pump
 http://www.bd.com/us/diabetes/page.aspx?cat=7001&id=7263 

Insulin pumps mimic the way a healthy pancreas works, providing a controlled flow of insulin. For people who keep a close eye on their blood glucose levels, activity levels, and diets, insulin pumps may provide better glucose control and allow for greater flexibility.


2. Insulin jet injector

http://www.typefreediabetes.com/Articles.asp?ID=150
http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read/1992/11/01/32/jet-injectors-vs-needles/

Jet injectors are devices that force a tiny stream of insulin through the skin by pressure. Unlike syringes and insulin pens, jet injectors don't puncture the skin, so it's good for patients who are afraid of needles.


Citations
1. Devices that can be used to inject insulin. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.bd.com/us/diabetes/page.aspx?cat=7001&id=7263
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2 comments:

  1. natahtnamas13 July 2012 at 00:10

    How does the the jet injector work? :O like how is it able to break the skin to get in.
    And would it hurt?

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  2. Unknown13 July 2012 at 00:52

    It forces the insulin through the skin through pressure. Yup, some people do think the jet injector hurts more. Still, the plus side is that it doesn't puncture the skin!But it may cause bruising if the technique used for administration of the insulin is not correct.

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