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    Half Unit Insulin Pen or Syringe?

    Hi all, I'm looking for an insulin syringe or a pen (which I can use with insulin from a vial) with a half unit scale. So far I was able to find a syringe for vets with half unit scale... it would be nice to find something for humans :D Also found Junior KwikPen which is for humalog only. It...
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    A question about Basal dosage in a low carb diet

    Hello guys, I've been searching about basal dose testing and I have some questions. How should one in a low carb diet test if his basal is correct? I'm using Lantus and Humalog, both with a pen, and the problem is that in meals I need to split my bolus dose, and apply them after some time...
  3. I can't even work a bicycle pump...

    Hello everyone, I hope you are very well. Recently, my doctor suggested to take me to a pump (in an attempt to control my <2 hypos). Can I have your advice and suggestions? The ones who use a pump, are you happy with it? The ones who tried it and went back to the pens, what is it that you...
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    Maximum dose pen

    A couple of weeks ago I managed to mistakenly inject my basal dose using my Humalog pen... It was an interesting evening. It set me thinking that I would never inject more than say 9 units of Humalog in one go. For a high carb meal I might perhaps need more, but it would be a split dose. So...
  5. Insulin hard to push out

    Does anyone know whether insulin injects properly when the pen is really hard to push down? I feel like it comes out too slow to go in as it's so hard to push. I've had this happen with 2 pens now. Not sure what causes it? Should I throw pens like that away? It's like something is lodged in...
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    Insulin Pen and Monitoring Problems

    Hi, I'm currently studying Product Design at Nottingham Trent University and I'm in the process of developing a product that aids the life of those with Type 2 diabetes. My current route is heading down a re-design of the current insulin pens and monitors out on the market at the moment. I...
  7. Companion InPen

    Just came across this new insulin pen when searching for new/future diabetic tech: http://www.companion-medical.com/products.html http://www.healthline.com/diabetesmine/companions-new-smart-insulin-pen-will-mimic-pump#5 It seems like a pretty cool device, with it's Bluetooth facility it can...
  8. Type 1 Best pen needles to use?

    Hi, What are the best pen needles to use? Currently using: BD Autoshield™ Duo (5mm 30G) http://www.bdinteractivemedia.com/safety/?product=Duo&lang=en-UK with Novo Nordisk ® FelxPen® insulin pens Thanks in advance
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