TickleFLEX is a very simple award-winning device that fits on the needle of an insulin pen and distracts the pain signals, hides the needle, gathers a small fold of subcutaneous tissue and secures the needle in place, making the whole injecting process easier. Great for patients who have a stressful time injecting or who have needle phobia, as the issues that cause these stresses are eliminated. It is also ideal way of getting children not to worry about being injected. For HCP’s, TickleFLEX offers a unique and simple distraction strategy to promote or provide to any patients who are uncomfortable with injecting themselves due to pain or needle phobia. £14.95 www.tickleflex.com
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