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The AdvantaJet® family
of Advanced Needle-Free Injection Systems is a revolutionary alternative
for diabetes management. The AdvantaJet® operates by injecting a subcutaneous
stream of insulin without the discomfort associated with traditional needle
and syringe injections. In addition to being comfortable, this system delivers
insulin more effectively, providing efficient absorption and often even
resulting in a reduction of dosage for the patient.
A micro-jet stream
of insulin painlessly mists through the outer skin and into the subcutaneous
layer below. This process eliminates the skin trauma caused by needle and
syringe injections. As well, jet injection results in a more rapid increase
in plasma insulin concentration.
The insulin is actually
injected through tiny orifice at the head of the injector, penetrating
the skin through an opening less than 1/4 the size of a conventional needle.
The insulin then spreads through the tissue at the injection site. The
size of the orifice opening is 0.006 inches, where the size of a needle
is 0.28 inches.
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