SQ-Pen for insulin injection.??

Question: Thanks to those who answered my previous question, (magicwriter65. I've always imagined pumps to be bulky and awkward because of having a tube running into you. sounds like I'm wrong?!?) . Anyway, while searching the internet once again I came accross a "needle free pen" the SQ-Pen. As I've never liked needles, (had to be held down for my flu jabs etc!) and still dread having to stick one in me four times a day, seeing this has sparked my interest. has anyone used one? If so, what are they like to use and would you say they are better than needle pens? Looking at the picture it does seem bigger than the pen I have now, but hey, NO NEEDLE. Again, thanks for any help and if, like me, you've never heard of a no needle injector have a look at the website . www.sq-pen.com . David.

Answers:
Hello, my daughter uses the SQ-pen, like you she needs it 4 times a day, she said its the best pen she has ever had, and it doesn't leave a bruise, I would also contact your local diabetic association, they might know where you could buy one cheaper than on the net.

Other Answers:
my mother uses an sq-pen it works by using pressure to force insulin thru the skin. ever watched star trek the original thats whre they got the idea. no pain you feel pressure like a strong puff of air. it is quite expensive but worth it if you are needlephobic like my mom.

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I too saw that. I also have seen that type of delivery device make a big, deep cut into another person's arm when he wiggled at the same moment he was given the shot. It's high pressure and you have to remain still. Since you are the one pressing the trigger, it may be ok as you know then it's happening. But for me, I use the Click pen for Lantus and Flexpen for Novalog. Quick and "mostly" painfree.

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