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4mm Needle Backflow

Sharrryn

Sharrryn

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Location
Australia
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
I find now that I use the 4mm needles for my levemir injections in my legs instead of 6mm I get less lumps and bruises but there is always a bit of insulin left on the skin when I remove the needle. I know this "backflow" is normal but I never saw it when I used the 6mm. I always hold the needle under the skin for at least 10 seconds after injecting so I know I get the full dose but it just seems strange it only happens with the 4mm. Anyone else find this ??
 
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I use 5mm needles and get 'backflow' sometimes and like you always keep the needle in for at least 10seconds and withdraw slowly - so I think it can happen with any sized needle really. But you say this happens every time.........question is, is it impacting your BG levels?
 
I have been on 4mm for a few years now and do get the occasional backflow. If your BG's are fine then I wouldn't worry it
 
slip said:
I use 5mm needles and get 'backflow' sometimes and like you always keep the needle in for at least 10seconds and withdraw slowly - so I think it can happen with any sized needle really. But you say this happens every time.........question is, is it impacting your BG levels?
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Yes sugars seem fine. No difference to when I used the 6mm or when I don't see any backflow. I guess it's such a minimal amount anyway. :)
 
porl69 said:
I have been on 4mm for a few years now and do get the occasional backflow. If your BG's are fine then I wouldn't worry it
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Yes BGs seem ok. Only see the backflow in the legs. ?? Not sure if that makes a difference. Tougher skin maybe ?
 
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