Becton Dickinson Launched The World's Smallest Pen Needle For Diabetics

Filed in archive Developments , Diabetics' Device on June 7, 2010

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There is a misconception among both healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes that a person's body type or body mass index (BMI) dictates whether they need a longer needle to effectively inject insulin.

The fact is that recent studies have shown that shorter, thinner needles are just as effective and less painful than longer needles, helping many people living with diabetes have a better injection experience.

Becton Dickinson - a global medical technology leader - has just announced the launch of the BD Ultra-Fine Nano, the world's smallest pen needle.

This is important news for people with diabetes. At just 4mm in length, the BD Nano pen needle is proven to be as effective as longer needles in delivering insulin for patients of all body types. And just as important for many people with diabetes, BD Nano provides a less painful injection experience for the more than 5 million people in the United States people who inject insulin or GLP-1 to manage their diabetes.