title: Best practice injection technique for children and young people with diabetes.
abstract: Children and young people who manage diabetes with injection therapy are at risk of using a poor technique. This may have serious consequences, including poor glycaemic control, leading to the longer term complications of diabetes. The Forum for Injection Technique (FIT) is an international body that promotes best practice in injection technique. This article summarises the forum's UK-specific guidance, with particular reference to the nursing care of children and young people with diabetes. The FIT UK board, of which the author is a member, consists of experienced diabetes specialist nurses.
authors.affiliation: University of York, Forum for Injection Technique UK board.
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gelder
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D002648:Child; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin / Q000378:metabolism; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous / Q000451:nursing*; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D006442:Glycated Hemoglobin; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin
keywords: Adolescents; children; diabetes; health promotion; injection technique; nursing