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What are BD microfine needles?
The BD Micro-Fine Ultra™ Pen Needle with Pentapoint™ technology reduces skin penetration force by 23% on average, and is clinically demonstrated to reduce the pain of injection. This may help people with diabetes adhere to an insulin injection regimen and improve outcomes with greater comfort and ease of use.
What are BD pen needles used for?
BD Ultra-Fine™ and BD Ultra-Fine Nano™ pen needles utilize advanced technologies to optimize the comfort of insulin injections. Available in different sizes, they enable pediatric, adult and obese patients to inject into the fat layer, just below the skin’s surface, to avoid intramuscular (IM) injections.
What does G stand for in Needles?
The gauge (abbreviated as “G”) of a needle refers to the size of the hole in the needle. The higher the gauge, the smaller the hole. Needles come in various gauges and lengths. The length of a needle is listed after the gauge number. For example, 25G ½ refers to a 25 gauge, ½ inch-long needle.
How do you know what size pen needle to use?
The dose amount and your physical makeup will play an important part in which length and gauge is right for you. If you are taking a large volume dose you may want to choose pen needles with larger diameters such as a 29G or 30G which allows faster flow of medication through the needle.
Can you buy insulin pen needles over the counter?
Cost and buying options You do not need a prescription to buy insulin pen needles, but a prescription is required to get insurance coverage if you’re going that route. These needles are typically available at the local pharmacy or your mail order supply company.
Do I need a prescription for BD needles?
What is BDBD micro-fine ultra™ 4mm?
BD Micro-Fine Ultra™ 4mm. Simple injection technique, without lifted skin fold in most patients 4. Contributes to reducing the risks of injecting into the muscle and therefore may help to reduce the risk of hypoglycaemia 2.
Why choose BDBD micro-fine pen needles?
BD Micro-Fine™ pen needles conveniently help deliver a precise dose, requiring minimal effort for people with diabetes—whether they are newly diagnosed or experienced insulin users.
What is BDBD and Me™?
BD and Me™ provides you with information on correct injection technique to better manage your diabetes.