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. 2014 Dec;39(12):866-76.

Overview of insulin and non-insulin delivery devices in the treatment of diabetes

Michele Pisano

Overview of insulin and non-insulin delivery devices in the treatment of diabetes

Michele Pisano. P T. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Antidiabetic agents can be delivered orally or with a syringe, but other options are also available, such as insulin and non-insulin pen devices and insulin pumps. This article reviews the available delivery devices and their current place in therapy.

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