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Air shot question

LucySW

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Location
Denmark
Type of diabetes
LADA
Treatment type
Insulin
I've only been taking insulin the last two months, low dose basal (Insulatard). My Q, do I need to do an air shot of 1 or 2u before each injection? Often nothing much comes out the first time, so I wouldn't get the full dose. Do I go on till the insulin is flowing properly?

The DN and my directions (in another language) didn't make this entirely clear.

Thanks, Lucy
 
I usually do 2u just to be sure
 
I do 2. If it dribbles out I do it again so I get a streak out.
 
Yep, agree with the others. Dial up two units, flick the pen a couple of times to get rid of any air bubbles and release the two units. If the flow isn't good, repeat until it is. I think it's particularly important with Insulatard and Insuman because you have to shake them quite a bit to mix them and that leads to air bubbles that can block the flow unless you disperse them.

Smidge
 
Yes I do 2 to 3 shots, just to make sure all systems are go

RRB
 
Thanks guys. I'll carry on doing it then. And Happy New Year!

Lucy
 
Yes Lucy, you should prime the needle prior to injecting, I do the same as Smidge.
 
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