BD Ultra-Fine Short Needle Insulin Syringe

Features of BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe

• Bold, clear markings on the syringe
• Designed with large dose unit markings
• Each syringe has a cap on both needle and plunger ends
• Provide easy-to-read measurements to complete more accurate dosages
• The ultra-fine needle reduces pain and discomfort during injection
• Comes in different sizes according to different doses and insulins
• Ultra-Fine Short Needle is 37 percent shorter than a 12.7mm needle
• Short needle reduces the risk of a painful injection into the muscle
• Sterile
• Latex-Free

What to buy with BD Insulin Syringes

• BD Vacutainer Female Blood Transfer Device
• Covidien Curity Sterile Gauze Pads
• Lifescan Inc OneTouch Diabetes Logbook

Proper Injection Technique

• Proper injection technique is essential to improve consistency in medication delivery and optimize glycemic control
• Includes factors such as:
  1. Knowing where the common injection sites are
  2. Understanding how to rotate sites
  3. Ensuring consistent delivery into subcutaneous (fat) layer
  4. Choosing proper needle length
  5. Avoiding injecting into muscle