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Do Syringes and Pens Deliver Insulin Differently?

By Debra Manzella, R.N., About.com

Updated October 09, 2007

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Question: Do Syringes and Pens Deliver Insulin Differently?
Answer: Insulin pens and syringes both deliver insulin by injection. Both methods still require you to rotate where on your body you inject yourself.

But pens could have an edge: They may be slightly less damaging to injection sites because they require less handling of insulin before injecting, reducing the risk of contaminating insulin or needles.

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