Pens and pumps may be more convenient than syringes and vials, but they can be unaffordable even with insurance. The price of insulin remains a consideration regardless of the delivery method.

Asche CV, Shane-McWhorter L, Raparla S. Health economics and compliance of vials/syringes versus pen devices: a review of the evidence. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2010;12 Suppl 1:S101-S108. 7.

Syringe-shaped pens have been deemed "inappropriate" after a primary school child was found using one. Professional services giant Capita's promotional pens were in the shape of a syringe but the ...

The Maltese Diabetes Association has been conducting lengthy discussions with the Department of Health on the subject insulin pens versus insulin syringes, since the introduction of the new ...

When initiating basal insulin treatment, insulin-naive patients with type 2 diabetes preferred pen over the vial-and-syringe delivery method. Health care providers also recommended the pen device ...