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    novorapid or humalog

    Many thanks indeed chrisbug, yeah it will be sorted, just may take a while to adjust :)
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    novorapid or humalog

    Hi there chrisbug, thanks for that, I only use the 3mL pens for all insulins I have and they are great. Yes you can use an app with the new NovoPen, I just haven't tried too hard yet... I have increased the dose slightly when using NovoRapid but still doesn't seem to knock the sugars down as...
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    novorapid or humalog

    Hi everyone, many thanks for these very useful inputs. I am in the throws of changing from Humalog to NovoRapid purely due to getting the very useful timer on the NovoPen... (I can forget when/what I have taken!!). However I can't seem to get the dose correct on the NovoRapid yet and my sugar...
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    Pen timer

    Hiya Antje, Many thanks for that - yes I know to look after insulin in cars - sorry I should have specified my fridge in my campervan haha. I use Lantus at night but yes could also swap to a Novo type if necessary. I think my doctor would supply both makes though :) Its a shame I can't get a...
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    Pen timer

    Ah thats good to know thanks. I would use NovoRapid most of the time but have HumaLog in my car or elsewhere at times... and then of course a nighttime long lasting pen by my bed... However it would also be simpler to keep my old HumaLog cartridges - so I am looking for a timer that will fit...
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    Pen timer

    AH yes, I was just looking into that - the cartridges for the Novo pen are Penfill and looks like I would have to use NovoRapid insulin... At the moment I use HumaLog for short time injections. I was just asking my Diabetes nurse if I can use NovoRapid at times and still use my old Humalog...
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    Pen timer

    Hi Antje, Many thanks, I will have a look at the NovoPen 6 or echo, it looks like I will have to get different cartridges but at least they are 3mL :) Thanks again.
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    Pen timer

    Hi there all, Wonder if anyone knows of actually where to get a timer for a 3mL reusable insulin pen these days... I have been using an InsulCheck timer on my Lilly HumaPen Luxura but they don't seem to supply the old InsulCheck timer any more and I cannot find a timer that will fit my 3mL size...
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