air bubble in my flexpen ??

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nannoo

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hello,

I noticed a small air bubble in my flexpen this morning. I have tried to expel it without success ( while the pen is needle end down for an injection the air bubble floats to the top of the chamber )

what should I do ? could this be dangerous, perhaps as the insulin gets to a lower level?

thanks,

nannoo
 
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squirrel

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Mine always have an air bubble in them, has never bothered me. Think air is only a proplem when injecting into a vein.
 
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fergus

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
To expel the air bubble, prime the pen with the needle pointing upwards. It may take 2 or 3 attempts to clear the air, but it will work.
The real problem with air in the cartridge is that it effectively reduces the pressure needed to deliver a full dose and the result can often mean the pen 'drips' after use.

All the best,

fergus
 
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