Invention Takes The Pain Out Of Diabetic Injections

Diabetes Insulin More than 23 million Americans live with diabetes. Many give themselves daily insulin shots to treat and manage their disease. But some find the injections painful and skip their medication.

by Kesshia Peyton

Published: Mon, November 24, 2008 - 10:05 am CST Last Updated: Mon, November 24, 2008 - 10:08 am CST

More than 23 million Americans live with diabetes. Many give themselves daily insulin shots to treat and manage their disease. But some find the injections painful and skip their medication. K.K. Patton created a device called the I-Port. It's a simple medication delivery system that uses a needle to guide a soft, small tube under the skin.
"You remove the needle and there's a tiny little tube that stays below the skin and you use that to deliver your insulin. So every time you take an injection, it stays in the device on top of the skin and the insulin goes into the little canula below the skin," said I-Port Inventor K.K. Patton.
The I-Port injection port is worn for up to 72 hours and can be used for as many as 75 injections.
The I-Port isn't just for diabetics. It can also be used for people who need daily blood thinners, fertility medication or growth hormones. The I-Port must be prescribed by a doctor.

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carl Says:

Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 6:16 pm

I wore one for a week at a time every third week for 6 months and it was no picnic.that was about 6 years ago and I can still remember that feeling.I would have to see more info on this one before plugging one in.

mizcat Says:

Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 1:55 pm

I am diabetic and I am not real sure about this, it says it only stays under the skin for up to 72 hours. Its bad enough with the shots, but I dont like the idea of having to reinsert one of these ports every couple of days.

carl Says:

Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:50 am

Who puts the tiny little tube under the skin,the diabetic or a nurse or doctor?