Bergenstal Study - Icebreaker

Who is the author of the study entitled “Safety and Efficacy of Insulin Therapy Delivered via a 4mm Pen Needle in Obese Patients With Diabetes”?

• A. Grassi

• B. Bergenstal

• C. Gibney

What were the three needles used in the Bergenstal Study? Please select all that apply

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The Bergenstal Study showed that glycemic control is __________ with 4mm VS 8mm or 12.7mm PNs.

• A. Better

• B, The same

• C. Worse

In the Bergenstal Study, how is leakage rate affected by needle length?

• A. There was increased leakage rate with 4mm PN

• B. There was no significant difference in reported leakage among the 3 PNs

• C. There was significant difference in reported leakage among the 3 PNs

Longer PNs should be considered in all insulin-requiring patients with diabetes, including those who are obese.

• A. True

• B. False

• C. Sometimes