When first diagnosed, many people with type 2 diabetes can manage their condition with healthy diet and increased physical activity.

Used syringes, pen needles, cannulas and lancets must be disposed of in an Australian Standards-approved sharps container, which is puncture-proof and has a secure lid. These containers are usually yellow and are available through pharmacies, local municipal councils and state or territory diabetes organisations such as Diabetes Victoria.

Syringes are manufactured in 30-unit (0.3 ml), 50-unit (0.5 ml) and 100-unit (1.0 ml) measures. The size of the syringe needed will depend on the insulin dose. For example, it is easier to measure a 10 unit dose in a 30 unit syringe and 55 units in a 100 unit syringe.

OvermoldingOvermolding is an injection molding process used to mold one plastic over the top of another component (substrate), which is usually an injection-molded plastic part.

Disposable insulin pens already have the insulin cartridge in the pen. They are discarded when they are empty, when they have been out of the fridge for one month, or when the use-by date is reached.

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Insulin is injected through the skin into the fatty tissue known as the subcutaneous layer. It shouldn't go into muscle or directly into the blood, as this changes how quickly the insulin is absorbed and works.

People with type 1 diabetes must inject insulin every day, often up to 4 or 5 times per day. They may use a pump to deliver insulin which means they insert a new cannula (very fine plastic tube) under the skin every 2 to 3 days. Sometimes, people with type 2 diabetes also need to begin using insulin when diet, physical activity and tablets no longer effectively control their blood glucose levels.

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Having to start injecting insulin can be frightening. However, injecting insulin is much easier than most people imagine. There are different devices that can be used to make insulin delivery easy. Pen needles are very fine and so are cannulas. Often people needing insulin feel much better once they start having insulin.

Insulin is grouped according to how long it works in the body. Rapid- or short-acting insulin helps reduce blood glucose levels at mealtimes and intermediate or long-acting insulin helps with managing the body’s general needs. Both help manage blood glucose levels.

If you have type 1 diabetes, learning how to count carbohydrates and matching your insulin to the food you eat is the ideal way to manage it. Depending on what you eat, your mealtime insulin doses may therefore vary from meal to meal and day to day.

Diabetes is Australia's fastest-growing chronic condition. The main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

Pen needles are disposable needles that screw on to an insulin pen device to allow insulin to be injected. They are available in different lengths, ranging from 4 to 12.7 mm. However research recommends that size 4 to 5 mm pen needles are used. The thickness of the needle (gauge) also varies – the higher the gauge, the finer the needle. It is important that a new pen needle is used with each injection. Your diabetes nurse educator can advise you on the appropriate needle length and show you correct injection technique.

Over time, blood glucose levels above the normal range can damage your eyes, kidneys and nerves, and can also cause heart disease and stroke. An estimated 300 Australians develop diabetes every day.

The infusion set has a fine needle or flexible cannula that is inserted just below the skin. This is changed every 2 to 3 days.

The needles on the syringes are available in lengths ranging from 6 to 8 mm. Your doctor or diabetes nurse educator will help you decide which syringe and needle size is right for you.

The insulin pump isn't suitable for everyone. If you're considering using one, you must discuss it first with your diabetes healthcare team.

Your insulin doses may need to change over time and for various reasons, such as increased or decreased exercise, change in diet, medication, illness, weight gain or weight loss, so it’s important to see your diabetes health care team regularly for review.

Type 2 diabetes (once known as adult-onset diabetes) affects 85 to 90% of all people with diabetes. People who develop type 2 diabetes are very likely to also have someone in their family with the condition. It is considered a lifestyle condition because being overweight and not doing enough physical activity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Reusable insulin pens require insertion of a 3 ml insulin catridge. The insulin strength per ml is 100 units. When finished, a new cartridge or penfill is inserted. Reusable insulin pens are designed by the insulin companies to fit their particular brand of insulin cartridge/penfill.

Hochuen has experience injection molding with the following materials: Medical grade PC, PMMA, COC, COP, PS, PP, TPE/TPU, LSR, ABS, PEI, etc. Each project however has different requirements and we will work with you to determine what works best for your project.

We provide end-to-end contract manufacturing solutions, including design, prototyping, ramping up production, and automation. Hochuen will work with you to develop a plan to scale the production of your product so as you move to high production these processes can go from partial to full automation.

Injection molding comes in many forms and each type is utilized based on the desired application for the medical device. Hochuen provides all these injection molding processes based on what application would be ideal for the medical device.

The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) has fact sheets on Type 2 diabetesExternal Link and Understanding type 2 diabetesExternal Link .

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Liquid Silicone Rubber Injection MoldingLiquid Silicone Rubber enables fabrication of small silicone features on microfluidic and cartridge devices. Hochuen is able to integrate LSR components with other substrates to form a complete device.

Whether you have a rough sketch scribbled onto a napkin or a CAD mockup, our engineering team can take your design and create a prototype. We offer other types of molding such as overmolding, insert molding, and LSR molding as well.

Before injecting a cloudy insulin, the pen or vial needs to be gently rolled between your hands to make sure the insulin is evenly mixed (until it looks milky). If your insulin is meant to be clear, don’t use if cloudy.

Hochuen’s robust in-house manufacturing capabilities allow for expedited prototype development and mold modifications. Our manufacturing sites consist of class 10k-100k cleanrooms and a GMP facility, and we have over 60 injection molding machines on-site.

Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is a chronic and potentially life-threatening condition where the body loses its ability to produce insulin, or begins to produce or use insulin less efficiently, resulting in blood glucose levels that are too high (hyperglycaemia).

Type 2 diabetes develops when the pancreas does not make enough insulin and the insulin that is made does not work as well as it should (also known as insulin resistance). As a result, the glucose begins to rise above normal levels in the blood. Half the people with type 2 diabetes do not know they have the condition because they have no symptoms.

An insulin pump is a small programmable device that holds a reservoir of insulin and is worn outside the body. The insulin pump is programmed to deliver insulin into the fatty tissue of the body (usually the abdomen) through thin plastic tubing known as an infusion set or giving set. Only rapid-acting insulin is used in the pump.

Type 1 diabetes often occurs in children and people under 30 years of age, but it can occur at any age. This condition is not caused by lifestyle factors. Its exact cause is not known but research shows that something in the environment can trigger it in a person that has a genetic risk.

Mixed insulin contains a pre-mixed combination of either very rapid-acting or short-acting insulin, together with intermediate-acting insulin.

People from certain ethnic backgrounds, such as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Polynesian, Asian or Indian are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

The exception to this is the once-daily long-acting insulin Toujeo which was released in 2015 and has a strength of 300 units per ml. Do not change between Lantus and Toujeo without consulting a health professional.

Rapid-acting insulin starts working somewhere between 2.5 to 20 minutes after injection. Its action is at its greatest between one and 3 hours after injection and can last up to 5 hours. This type of insulin acts more quickly after a meal, similar to the body's natural insulin, reducing the risk of a low blood glucose (blood glucose below 4 mmol/L). When you use this type of insulin, you must eat immediately or soon after you inject.

The pump is pre-programmed by the user and their health professional to automatically deliver small continual amounts of insulin to keep blood glucose levels stable between meals. Individuals can instruct the pump to deliver a burst of insulin each time food is eaten, similar to the way the pancreas does in people without diabetes.

The 5 different types of insulin range from rapid- to long-acting. Some types of insulin look clear, while others are cloudy. Check with your pharmacist whether the insulin you are taking should be clear or cloudy.

Fiasp – released in Australia June 2019 – is a new, rapid acting insulin with faster onset of action. It is designed to improve blood glucose levels after a meal.

With type 1 diabetes, the body does not make any insulin and therefore insulin has to be injected regularly every day to stay alive. With type 2 diabetes, the body does not make enough insulin, or the insulin that is made does not work well. Insulin injections are sometimes needed to manage blood glucose levels.

The management of gestational diabetes includes seeing a dietitian to assist with healthy eating strategies to help manage blood glucose levels. Where possible, regular exercise such as walking also helps. Measuring blood glucose levels with a blood glucose meter gives information about whether these management strategies are able to keep blood glucose levels in the recommended range. Some women may need to also inject insulin to help manage their blood glucose levels until their baby is born.

The body’s immune system attacks and destroys the beta cells of the pancreas after the person gets a virus because it sees the cells as foreign. Most people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes do not have family members with this condition. The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) has a fact sheet on Diabetes type 1External Link .

Type 1 diabetes develops when the cells of the pancreas stop producing insulin. Without insulin, glucose cannot enter the cells of the muscles for energy. Instead the glucose rises in the blood causing a person to become extremely unwell. Type 1 diabetes is life-threatening if insulin is not replaced. People with type 1 diabetes need to inject insulin for the rest of their lives.

Insulin syringes are single-use only, and are free for people in Australia registered with the National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS). Most Australian adults no longer use syringes to inject insulin. They now use insulin pens for greater convenience.

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Absorption of insulin varies depending on where in the body it is injected. The abdomen absorbs insulin the fastest and is used by most people. The upper arms, buttocks and thighs have a slower absorption rate and can also be used.

Insert MoldingThis process is very similar to overmolding but instead uses a preformed part that is then loaded into a mold. After that, it is then over-molded with a thermoplastic resin to create a final component.

Insulin is a hormone our body makes to keep our blood glucose levels within the normal range. It is made by beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin's main job is to move glucose from our bloodstream into the body's cells to make energy. If you don’t have enough insulin, glucose builds up in your bloodstream rather than getting into your cells to provide energy.

Extreme (hot or cold) temperatures can damage insulin so it doesn't work properly. It must not be left where temperatures are over 30 °C. In summer your car can get this hot (above 30 °C) so don't leave your insulin there.

The cost of an insulin pump is generally covered by private health insurance for people with type 1 diabetes (a waiting period applies). Disposable extras required for use (such as cannulas, lines and reservoirs) are subsidised by the National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS).

Insulin doses usually don’t stay the same as your starting dose. Your doctor or diabetes nurse educator will help you to adjust your insulin. An important part of insulin adjustment is regular blood glucose monitoring and recording.

Plastic injection molding is an efficient and cost-effective method of producing medical device parts with high levels of precision and quality. Injection molding is used to create components for medical devices. Injection molding is a highly cost-effective manufacturing method for medical devices, especially for high production volumes.

Hochuen is one of the largest OEM/ODM manufacturers for In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), point of care testing devices, medical disposables & devices, and wearable medical products. From the design stage to the prototype and mass production stages, Hochuen brings your medical device concept to life.

Our turn-around time for prototype molds is 1~2 weeks and for production molds, it is 4-6 weeks depending on the design complexity and once the design is locked.

Keeping a record of your blood glucose levels helps you and your healthcare professional to know when your insulin dosage needs adjustment.

If you need to start using insulin, your doctor or diabetes nurse educator can help with education and support. They will teach you about:

When you start using insulin it is important to have a review by an accredited practising dietitian to understand how carbohydrates and insulin work together.

Over time, most people with type 2 diabetes will need diabetes tablets to help keep their blood glucose levels in the target range. (Regular blood glucose monitoring may be necessary in order to keep track of the effectiveness of the treatment.) The starting time for diabetes tablets varies according to individual need. About 50% of people with type 2 diabetes need insulin injections within 6 to 10 years of diagnosis.

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Gestational diabetes occurs in about 5 to 10% of pregnant women, and usually goes away after the birth of the baby. Women who have had gestational diabetes have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later on.

Similar providers are able to prototype on a small scale, however, few are able to offer high-volume production over a quick ramp-up period. Hochuen is capable of ramping up to volumes of millions of pieces/month when needed.

Content on this website is provided for information purposes only. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not in any way endorse or support such therapy, service, product or treatment and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or other registered health professional. The information and materials contained on this website are not intended to constitute a comprehensive guide concerning all aspects of the therapy, product or treatment described on the website. All users are urged to always seek advice from a registered health care professional for diagnosis and answers to their medical questions and to ascertain whether the particular therapy, service, product or treatment described on the website is suitable in their circumstances. The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website.

These insulins begin to work about 60 to 90 minutes after injection, peak between 4 to 12 hours and last for between 16 to 24 hours.

Short-acting insulin begins to lower blood glucose levels within 30 minutes, so you need to have your injection 30 minutes before eating. It has its maximum effect 2 to 5 hours after injection and lasts for 6 to 8 hours.

Hochuen is FDA-registered and ISO 13485 certified, and we implement quality control processes for each capability so your product is of the highest quality. Medical devices are sealed in a package format to prevent contamination or air/humidity exposure.

Our in-house mold shop is equipped with high-speed and high-precision CNC machines, enabling greater control over the quality of our products. Our turn-around time for prototype molds is 1~2 weeks and for production molds, it is 4-6 weeks depending on the design complexity and once the design is locked.