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Faulty Humulin Kwik Pens

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jazzvee

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Insulin
Hi everyone. I have type 2 diabetes (post transplant diabetes) due to having a kidney transplant. I was previously on tablets but had to switch to insulin as my blood sugar was very high.

Does anyone have any problems using the Humulin KwikPens?
They stop working after a few doses or sometimes straight away. The pen doesn't dispense insulin as the dial goes very stiff so is unable to turn to select the dose. I've tried all the troubleshooting, etc. As far as I'm aware it's due to trapped air at the top. I do everything as instructed but it still keeps happening.

It's very frustrating and stressful and I'm very concerned as I keep missing doses. I'm worried how this might affect my health. I've tried talking to the pharmacist, doctor and nurse to no avail.
 
I don't use that insulin but with mine odd time I found one faulty pen among a box. Can you order another pack and see if they are any better ?
 
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Mark Rawlinson said:
I don't use that insulin but with mine odd time I found one faulty pen among a box. Can you order another pack and see if they are any better ?
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Hi Mark, it's the same with every box. They all end up faulty. I was on a different insulin pen before and had the same problem.
 
All I can think of is to keep pestering your Dr/nurse and Pharmacist or ask for a different make of insulin
Is there a reason you use this insulin ?
 
jazzvee said:
Thanks Mark, I was prescribed this one by my doctor as I had the same problem with a previous make (Novaltel I think)
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Just a thought, but are you storing the current pen that you are using in the fridge? My understanding is that they need to be kept at room temperature once opened...
 
EllieM said:
Just a thought, but are you storing the current pen that you are using in the fridge? My understanding is that they need to be kept at room temperature once opened...
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Doesn't matter, my insulin is kept at fridge temperature in winter a lot of the time. (I like to have fresh air in my house so 5 degrees is no exception at night, nor is under 10 during the day.)
Room temperature is only because for some cold insulin stings a bit and because it means you can take it with you without keeping it cool.

@jazzvee , usually it's a needle issue when a pen won't dispense insulin.
Doe you use a new needle every time, and do you shoot two units in the air to check if the needle works before every injection?
Screwing on a needle just a little bit lopsided can prevent it from going through the rubber all the way.
 
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