A 31-year-old member asked:
Which is less painful for a child with diabetes, the insulin injection syringe or the pen injection device?
3 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in
Dr. Natalie Hodgeanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Pen Injector: Pen injectors with the new 4mm bd needle are less painful than utilizing syringes. I find that slow injection technique helps, especially with evening Lantus (insulin glargine) dosing.
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Dr. Patricia Vuguinanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Pen: Pen device with small needle.
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Last updated Jun 23, 2020
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