 | - Most widely available.
- Usually a less expensive form of insulin delivery.
- Dose can be adjusted by small amounts
(1 unit or 1/2 units).
- Can use most types of insulin (short, intermediate, mixed and long acting).
- Requires good vision to measure dose.
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 | - Portable injection choice.
- Easy to set correct dose with dial.
- Dose can be adjusted by small amounts
(1 unit or 1/2 units).
- Can use most types of insulin (short, intermediate, mixed and long acting).
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 | - Often results in better diabetes control.
- Allows for more flexible eating schedule.
- Dose can be adjusted by 1/10 to 1/20 units.
- Requires a higher level of involvement in daily care (diet, dose adjustments, checking blood glucose).
- Requires more advanced diabetes education and skills.
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