Abstract:
Assessment of injection device use and injection technique, are key components of a
comprehensive diabetes medical evaluation and treatment plan. Proper insulin injection technique
may lead to more effective use of this therapy and, as such, holds the potential for improved clinica l
outcomes. The lack of a clear number of patients with diabetes mellitus requiring insulin therapy,
and few studies focused on either assessing injection techniques or associated complicat ions
separately have indicated suboptimal knowledge and skill with higher than the worldwide average
on the presence of complications.