Here’s a gadget that caught my eye. For those with a drastic fear of needles, this may just help. It’s called the i-port Advance and it’s made by Medtronic (they also make an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system).
Although for safety reasons I do think it’s very important that people with type 1 diabetes be able to inject with insulin syringes/needles, using an i-port could certainly be helpful in certain circumstances.
Many adults who have type 2 diabetes do not take insulin because of a fear of needles. They’ve had an entire life to develop their fear of needles and it can be so severe that they decline taking a medication that could turn their life around. I am excited to be able to offer a gadget that may diminish this fear and allow people to get the insulin they need.
Another idea is the V-Go insulin delivery device. The V-Go delivers insulin for 24 hours plus mealtime doses, which eliminates the need for multiple injections.
Insulin is something no one can live without. Whether our bodies have stopped making insulin or are not using insulin properly, taking the appropriate and necessary amount of insulin can save lives and reduce the risks of diabetes-related health problems. It’s worth looking into devices like the i-port and the V-Go, if it would help someone take insulin.