Cross-sectional survey study to understand behaviours, thoughts and perceptions of Mealtime Insulin (MTI) usage in patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes (T1D, T2D)

Objectives: To estimate the average number of MTI units discarded per pen/cartridge by patients with diabetes taking > 20 units/day, based on injection habits when insufficient insulin remains in a pen/cartridge to administer a full dose in a single injection. Methods: Cross-sectional, online, self-reported survey of MTI usage and wastage behaviours in adults with T1D or T2D who were members of the Lightspeed Panel (survey recruitment company) and using > 20 units/day of MTI administered via 100 units/mL pen/cartridge for ≥1 month, conducted from February–March 2015 in France, Germany, Italy, and UK. Results: 40…