title: Indwelling cannula for insulin administration in diabetes mellitus.
abstract: Experience with an indwelling subcutaneous Teflon cannula for insulin delivery to 10 children with diabetes mellitus is described. There were no significant complications during a one year trial period. The device may particularly benefit children during the early phase after diagnosis and for those with true needle phobia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Health, University of Wales, College of Medicine, Cardiff.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Long
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Hughes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin