I agree with the waste but I was prescribed Novorapid in half units where you had to insert a vial into the pen "shell". Too much like being a doctor for me and definitely too much faff. Perhaps other will have had a more positive experience.I have been prescribed NovoNordisk Levemir and Novorapid "FlexPens". Whilst they do the job, it seems like a lot of plastic to keep throwing away. Are they recyclable, or is there a slightly less wasteful alternative that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?
That looks better. I'll have to see if I can get those on prescription. Thanks.NovoNordisk makes refillable pens (echo pen (does half units) and novopen 4 and novopen 5)
and the levemir and novorapid come in ‘penfills’
Your gp can prescribe them or you can ask your diabetic nurse for them.
https://www.novonordisk.com/patient...eedles-and-injection-support/NovoPenEcho.html
https://www.novonordisk.com/patients/diabetes-care/pens--needles-and-injection-support/NovoPen4.html
https://www.novonordisk.com/patients/diabetes-care/pens--needles-and-injection-support/NovoPen5.html
Things may have changed but at the time, these were only available "for children" which meant they were brightly coloured rather than "professional grey" but apart from that they worked in exactly the same way.
I have the metallic blue Echo too. The half unit measurement is invaluable. I tried the pre-filled pens some years ago but they felt flimsy in comparison, as well as the fact that it felt so wasteful.They sure haven't - my Echo is a lovely metallic shade of blue![]()
I’ve got an appointment next month and I’m going to ask for a half unit pen. Since going low carb and getting Libre, a whole unit of Novorapid is sometimes a bit too much to nudge my sugar level down without going hypo. I think my insulin sensitivity has increased a fair bit, I’ve already cut my Lantus from 18 units twice a day to 11. Thanks for the info, everyone!