Analysis: Desirable attributes of insulin injection pens that drive patient preference and compliance

Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology

Volumn 5, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 1210-1211

  Zahn, Jefrey D ^a  

^a RUTGERS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Diabetes mellitus; Durable; Ease of use; Insulin pen; Preference; Prefilled

Indexed keywords

ANTIDIABETIC AGENT; INSULIN;

DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM; HUMAN; INSTRUMENTATION; NOTE;

DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS; HUMANS; HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS; INSULIN;

EID: 84857403649     PISSN: None     EISSN: 19322968     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/193229681100500528     Document Type: Article

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