Using an insulin pen can take the hassle out of injecting. Here's whatyou should keep in mind.
For kids and very insulin-sensitive adults: Look for a pen that allowsfor 0.5-unit insulin doses. Most pens dose in 1-unit increments.
For those with dexterity issues: Consider the placement of a pen'sdosing button- -some may make dosing easier than others.
For the ouch averse: Some pens use spring- -loaded mechanismsthat make injecting less painful, says Kellie Antinori-Lent, MSN, RN,ACNS-BC, BC-ADM, CDE, a diabetes clinical nurse specialist at theUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center· -Shadyside Hospital.
Safety Note
Whichever needle you go with,do not wipe it with an alcohol pad before using.
