NDSS #314
For routine self-injections, Unifine Pentips offer a:
Unifine Pentips can be purchased from NDSS access points (usually at your local pharmacy).
Triple-sharpened needle tips with bevelled edges designed to reduce penetration force.
Thin wall technology designed for improved medication delivery and to minimise the injection force required.
Ensures clean piercing of the insulin cartridge without fragmentation.
An advanced silicone coating designed to reduce glide force.
When using injectable diabetes medications, choosing the right needle length is important for injecting into the subcutaneous fat layer without leakage or discomfort1. Injecting into muscle can lead to rapid insulin absorption and low blood sugar levels1,2. Shorter needles (4, 5, or 6 mm) are generally recommended for both children and adults with diabetes1,2.
Unifine Pentips pen needles are designed for single-use3 and must be removed immediately after each injection. Reusing needles can lead to complications like lipohypertrophy and infections1.
The Unfine Pentips range has a universal fit to widely-used pen injection devices.*
References:
* Some products on the compatibility chart may not have a valid ARTG listing in Australia. Please consult your healthcare professional.
1. Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA). Clinical Guiding Principles for Subcutaneous Injection Technique. Canberra: 2019.
2. Frid, A. et al. (2016). New Insulin Delivery Recommendations. Mayo Clinic proceedings, 91(9), 1231–1255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.06.010
3. Unifine Pentips -IFU-cycle. http://diabetes.ascensia.com.au/pentips-ug/