Insulin Pen Needle Reuse in U.S. Adults with Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study on Patterns, Motivations, and Educational Implications
Pen needle reuse is widespread and initial education alone is insufficient. Ongoing reinforcement and messaging from trusted HCPs, particularly around A1c and injection-site outcomes, provide a key opportunity to support behavior change.
Authors
- Susan Guzman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5286-0705)
- Pasha Javadi
- Lucille Hughes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9426-5723)
- Camilla Schanche
- Lori Berard
- Maria Muccioli
Institutions
- Reckitt Benckiser (United States) (US)
- Institute of Behavioral Sciences (JP)
- Manitoba Beekeepers' Association (CA)
- Avail Clinical Research (US)
- Varian Medical Systems (Switzerland) (CH)
- Case Western Reserve University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diabetes Therapy
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-026-01841-z
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00