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Insulin wastage in ambulant practice.

C Berne, I Agenäs, G Eriksson

    Diabetes Care
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Diabetic patients often waste significant amounts of injected insulin due to improper technique and equipment. Optimizing insulin delivery can improve treatment effectiveness and reduce unnecessary waste.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Diseases
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Insulin therapy is crucial for managing diabetes.
    • Quantifying insulin wastage is important for optimizing patient care and resource allocation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the extent of insulin wastage in diabetic patients.
    • To identify factors contributing to insulin wastage during self-administration.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of insulin prescriptions for 162 patients over a year.
    • Direct observation of insulin drawing technique in 101 patients.

    Main Results:

    • Mean daily insulin consumption was 58.6 U, with 41.7 U injected, indicating significant wastage.
    • Factors contributing to wastage included air expulsion, non-low-dead-space syringes, and inappropriate syringe size.
    • Visual impairment was associated with increased insulin loss.

    Conclusions:

    • Substantial insulin wastage occurs, influenced by technique and equipment.
    • Patient education on proper insulin drawing and syringe selection is essential.
    • Addressing wastage can improve therapeutic outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

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