BALTIMORE — The use of insulin pens varies widely from hospital to hospital, and teaching strategies for patients newly diagnosed with diabetes must be tailored based on what is available in a ...

In a new, free video from CDC, Dr. Melissa Schaefer talks about the infection risks associated with sharing insulin pens. In the video, Dr. Schaefer reviews key points with respect to the safe use of ...

Insulin expires about 28 days after it's opened, so it's important to store it properly and keep track of when you opened it to ensure effectiveness.

Katy Folven never leaves home without her insulin pen, but the busy Boston social worker sometimes forgets to track her daily doses. When that happens, she must prick one of her already-calloused ...

Researchers sought to evaluate the role of insulin administration method on glycemic control, hypoglycemia risk, treatment adherence, and quality of life in older adults with type 2 diabetes. To ...

March 19, 2009 — Insulin pens and cartridges should not be used in multiple patients because of the risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced ...

The five nurses linked to misuse of insulin pens at Derby's Griffin Hospital will not be terminated or suspended, a hospital spokesman said. Meanwhile, the hospital has tested almost 1,000 patients ...