A Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered. The rate of incidence for pancreatitis each year in the United States is over 300,000 people. Roughly 200,000 people are hospitalized each year for treatment of acute pancreatitis.
As reported in Diabetes Technology & Management, recent research shows that smaller 8 millimeter (mm), 6 mm, and 4 mm needles are as effective, regardless of body mass. This makes insulin injections more acceptable and less painful than it was in the past.
Syringe & Pen Needle Sizes. Needle size refers to both the length and gauge (thickness) of the needle. Needle Length. BD syringes are available with 6mm, 8mm and 12.7mm needles. New clinical recommendations support the use of shorter needles. Therefore, BD recommends the BD Insulin Syringe with the BD Ultra-Fine 6mm Needle to people injecting with a syringe. BD Pen Needles are available in 4mm (5/32), 5mm (3/16), 8mm (5/16) and 12.7mm (1/2).