The FDA approved a dedicated syringe for the administration of Humulin R U-500 insulin, eliminating the need for dose conversions for patients who used U-100 or tuberculin syringes. The dedicated ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a dedicated syringe (Becton Dickinson) for administering Humulin R U-500 insulin (Lilly). Humulin R U-500 is indicated for blood glucose control in ...

BD announced the launch of the BD U-500 Insulin Syringe, the first insulin syringe designed for patients with diabetes taking Humulin R U-500 insulin (regular insulin [human, rDNA origin]; Eli Lilly).

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., and INDIANAPOLIS - The founder of a medical device startup based on a Purdue University innovation says his company could help people in the advanced stages of diabetes, which ...

The new device no longer requires dose conversions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a specific syringe for the administration of Humulin R U-500 (regular insulin [human, rDNA ...

With the increase in prescribing of U-500 insulin, pharmacists must assume an active role and be aware of the complex issues involved with appropriate prescribing, dispensing, and provision of patient ...

Insulin is generally administered either by the patient himself or by some member of his family, a neighbor, a practical nurse or a registered nurse. Only occasionally is it given by the physician.

Some people with diabetes require insulin. They can manually administer this through several methods, such as syringes, which are available in different sizes with various-sized needles. There are ...

For people with diabetes who inject insulin, the syringe and needle size can make a big difference in comfort and staying on track with steady blood sugar levels. According to a 2024 statistics report ...