Insulin Jet Injector - Has anyone used one?

[AngelKitty]

My husband decided to do some research and came across a site for Insulin Jet Injectors - apparently jet injectors deliver insulin without needles.
My first response was whoooooo-hooooo I want one!
However this technology is not available in the "Land Down Under" and after querying my Endo I was sad to learn that there are not even any clinical trials taking place in Australia for this product.
Has anyone used one before? If so, how is it? Are there any problems associated with using it, ie: dosage delivery?
I don't know about you guys but I wouldn't mind ditching the needles.

[oneluckyplay]

I never heard of it. I know I wouldn't want to use it, When I was in the military they gave everyone shots like that and I tell you they really hurt. I'll take a needle the size of a hammer over that again.

[notme]

I have never used one, but I have read that the reason they are not used widely is the pain is more substantial than using a small needle. I have heard that they can cause significant bruising. For someone who is needle phobic, this could be a good alternative.

[Subby]

AngelKitty, I can't remember if I asked/you said... have you at any stage looked into a pump? Comments or responses from you doctors?

It's not so much a straightahead convenience issue like this injector is marketed - it's more an incredible tool to approach your insulin therapy in a whole other way (and does require some comittment and work) - but it's something you really could do well to properly look into and let the idea "sit" with you for a while, without a dismissive attitude for x reason or y reason, as many endos might have.

Just to let you know, in Aus if you have comp/ancillary insurance, you should be covered for the cost of the pump, and NDSS costs for the ongoing bits and pieces really are not prohibitive. Happy to chat about it anytime, here, in pump forum, or pm.

[duck]

I tried one back in 1993 or so...I didn't like it. It didn't hurt, but the thing back then was so bulky and odd that I just knew I wouldn't conform to using it. It cost my parents $50 to send back (and my mother STILL reminds me of that).

I don't know what they are like today, but if they are less bulky, I'd say they are worth the effort to investigate. I remember the ad that convinced me to try one was the picture of the injector injecting into a balloon...without popping it. Neat.