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Why Should I Refer My Patient?   In the past, jet injection was most often considered for children or individuals with needle phobias. However, Activa Systems have proven to be reliable, accurate, and beneficial tools for any patient treated with insulin. While beneficial for all, the Activa systems have proven to be particularly useful in the following circumstances: Problem / Issue   Solution       Lack of confidence in accuracy of dosage • Clinically proven to be more accurate More than one caregiver preparing insulin dosage • Excellent repeatability; individual technique won't vary the dosage • Erratic insulin absorption • Improved absorption with mist-like dispersal pattern Injection site Lipoatrophy, bruising, bleeding, scarring • Eliminated or reduced skin trauma Hesitancy to move into intensive therapy • Improved compliance due to elimination of needles Erratic glucose levels • Consistent absorption leads to consistent control Mixed dose therapy • Simplified procedure to use two or more types; no need to introduce air into vial Hazards of accidental needle sticks • No needles Inability to access injection sites • One-handed injection technique enables access to more sites Environmental waste hazards • No biohazardous waste Vision impaired • Tactile and audible cues for dosage accuracy Expense of buying syringes indefinitely • One time purchase; only ongoing need is inexpensive vial adapters