Indwelling cannula for insulin administration in diabetes mellitus. |
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| Authors: | A M Long I A Hughes |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Child Health, University of Wales, College of Medicine, Cardiff. |
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| Abstract: | Experience with an indwelling subcutaneous Teflon cannula for insulin delivery to 10 children with diabetes mellitus is described. There were no significant complications during a one year trial period. The device may particularly benefit children during the early phase after diagnosis and for those with true needle phobia. |
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