Best Needle Length for Insulin Pens?

Most people agree 4mm is plenty for almost everyone

4mm works even for higher body fat depth isn’t an issue.

Longer needles don’t mean better absorption with insulin pens

Less pain is the biggest advantage of shorter needles

Injection technique matters more than needle length

Short needles lower the risk of accidentally going intramuscular

Angle and site rotation matter more than length debates

Consistency improves when injections are more comfortable.

4mm works well for abdomen thigh and delts.

Even larger users report no absorption issues with 4mm

Short needles help reduce injection anxiety long-term