That's down from the 1.5 percent share reported in the company's 1994-95 study, he says. Three companies sell jet injectors. No more recent data is available, he says. Since she works with children, who often need only small doses of insulin, Health-Mor injectors also have the advantage of being able to deliver as little as 0.5 units. Medi-Ject's and VitaJet's injectors deliver 2 or more units.
Cons Getting insurance coverage is often difficult for people who use jet injectors.
Because federal and state insurance plans often have given her patients a hard time, she compared how well Health-Mor's GentleJet and syringes delivered low doses of insulin. He says that people who are very thin often can't use it. He also doesn't recommend them for people who would have difficulty winding the coil spring power pack or who are visually impaired. It might cause bruising. Some people cannot use the system because of the speed and pressure.