Flex pens

My lantus was initially given to me in a pre filled pen (Solo star) but after my dafne course I discovered that there was a pen and cartidge system available. At my next GP review I asked (as I was also concerned about the number of pens I was just throwing away) and my GP happily switched me to a lantus cartidge and pen system.

The pen is more plasticy than metal so not sure how long it will last but it has to be ethically better.

Louise

Most of the insulin do come in a reusable pen system...

Most companies to have a range of pens, that are either plasitc or metal, lilley and novadisk have both types..

I think it hit and miss to which type last the longest, as when I used them I found that some would last for years, and only need replacing because the numbers had worn off, and others have failed..

If changing or have a reusable pen, it is wise to ask the doctor to prescribe (or just request on repeat as mine are on repeat) a spare pen (each type if using two different makes of insulin) so that you always have a spare pen..