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      Skin and subcutaneous adipose layer thickness in adults with diabetes at sites used for insulin injections: implications for needle length recommendations.

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          Abstract

          During subcutaneous insulin therapy, inadvertent intramuscular (IM) injections may increase pain and/or adversely affect glucose control. The most appropriate needle length for patients depends on skin thickness (ST) and the distance to muscle fascia. ST and subcutaneous adipose layer thickness (SCT) were measured in adults with diabetes.

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          Journal
          Curr Med Res Opin
          Current medical research and opinion
          Informa UK Limited
          1473-4877
          0300-7995
          Jun 2010
          : 26
          : 6
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Becton, Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417, USA.
          Article
          10.1185/03007995.2010.481203
          20429833
          c63adf99-83d0-468b-9bc2-73def886d9fa
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