An investigation on safety of using insulin pen needles

Objective To investigate the status of the using and knowledge about hazard in reusing needles of insulin pen. Methods The self-designed questionnaire about insulin pen using was used. A total of 358 patients using insulin pens were surveyed. Results Only 10. 84% patients knew the hazards of reusing needles of insulin pen. The influencing factors were incomes, educator, experience and risk education.Conclusions At present, the safety usage of insulin pens needles in the diabetic patients is not optimistic. The risk related health education should be stressed. Key words: Diabetes mellitus;  Insulin needle;  Safety