Insulin pen use for type 2 diabetes--a clinical perspective

Diabetes Technol Ther. 2010 Jun:12 Suppl 1:S86-90. doi: 10.1089/dia.2010.0032.

Abstract

While insulin delivery technology continues to progress, its adoption in the clinic lags behind, particularly in people with type 2 diabetes. In this article the authors present their clinical perspective regarding insulin pen therapy in this population.

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / drug therapy
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / psychology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / drug therapy*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / psychology
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / classification
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Insulin / administration & dosage
  • Insulin / classification
  • Insulin / therapeutic use*
  • Marketing / methods
  • Needles
  • Perception

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin