Sometimes I’d happily go back to using a syringe

[Seacrow]

I found that if you use the syringe to 'pull' out the insulin it gets more resistance the more you take out. If you use the pen to 'push' insulin into the syringe (I.e. the clicking dial up and push) the pressures are automatically equalized. You have to think about which way should be up as well, so you're transferring insulin not air.

 

[rochari]

I found that if you use the syringe to 'pull' out the insulin it gets more resistance the more you take out. If you use the pen to 'push' insulin into the syringe (I.e. the clicking dial up and push) the pressures are automatically equalized. You have to think about which way should be up as well, so you're transferring insulin not air.

Thank you for the great advice Seacrow. I meet with my GP this week to ask him to get me back on to syringes and all the info in this thread will greatly help me 'move back' to a way of injecting I always felt more comfortable with. Bill