Sudha had just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. When she was discharged from the hospital, Pendsey explained to Sudha's impoverished parents that she would have to take insulin to stay alive. The parents understood the predicament, but could not afford the cost of her insulin. One month later, Pendsey learned that Sudha had died. Accessorize Your Injection Routine Syringes, pens and injection aids to help you.
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Last year did not produce any dramatic breakthroughs where syringes, insulin pens and injection aids were concerned. New products were minor variations or improvements on the same themes. As always, the focus of new injection devices is on less pain and more comfort. The cost-conscious consumer, however, wants durable products that deliver the least pain at the lowest cost. Often, it is hard for manufacturers to meet all these conditions.