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Potential Problems with Insulin Pens in Hospitals | |||
In a recent article, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) highlighted several potential safety problems when hospitals switch from multiple dose vials of insulin to insulin pens. ISMP points out that there are certain safety advantages in using the pens. For example, the pens may reduce the chance of drug mix-ups, since each pen is pre-labeled with product name and strength, and the patient's name can be on the label as well. But ISMP also notes a number of potential safety problems to watch out for when hospitals switch to pens... | |||
Getting the Most Out of Blood Glucose Meters | |||
Keeping glucose levels under control can help people with diabetes feel better and also lower the risk of blindness, kidney disease, and nerve damage. Very high or very low blood sugar can have serious consequences. Although blood glucose meters are fairly simple to operate, many things can go wrong if the user isn't careful. Here are some tips that can help people with diabetes get accurate results from their glucose meters... |
Updated August 4, 2008
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