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Question: What choices do my patients have for insulin administration other than syringes and vials?

Authors: Anuj Bhargava, MD, MBA, CDE, FACP, FACE.Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, Des Moines, Iowa

Traditionally, insulin has been injected subcutaneously with the use of a syringe and a vial. There are several disadvantages to using syringes; many of these shortcomings are addressed by other insulin delivery systems. Examples of these alternate delivery systems include

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