Insulin Injection Practices in a Population of Canadians with Diabetes: An Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Proper insulin injection technique has demonstrated positive clinical outcomes in patients with diabetes. A Canadian-based practice reflective was undertaken to evaluate the current state of understanding of injection technique practices by patients administering insulin, and the importance physicians place on proper injection technique.

Methods

Twenty-four sites across Canada completed a practice profile survey and enrolled adult non-pregnant patients with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes injecting insulin using an insulin pen. Seven areas of proper injection technique to be evaluated were identified by the study steering committee: size of injection site, use of a skin lift, needle reuse, length of the needle, duration of the needle in the skin, injection into

SUBMITTER: Bari B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7475025 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature