CDC Safe Healthcare Blog: Safe Diabetes Care - One Insulin Pen, ONLY One Person

CDC Safe Healthcare Blog: Safe Diabetes Care - One Insulin Pen, ONLY One Person

In honor of American Diabetes Month, CDC’s Safe Healthcare Blog features Ann Albright, Director of the Division of Diabetes Translation. In the U.S. alone, more than 29 million people have diabetes, and 86 million adults have prediabetes. Health professionals and people living with diabetes must be aware – insulin pens and other injectable medications are meant for one person and should NEVER be shared. Reusing insulin pens for more than one person can spread infections. Join the conversation: “Safe Diabetes Care: Insulin Pens are ONE Person ONLY”

More Information:

• CDC’s One & Only Campaign's Insulin Pen Safety web page
• "Be Aware Don't Share" - Poster
• "What Every Healthcare Provider Needs to Know" - Brochure
• CDC's Injection Safety web page
• CDC Clinical Reminder: Insulin Pens Must Never Be Used for More than One Person