Thanks I will give that a go.I keep the needle in about 15 seconds now because I noticed with the larger dose (40 units for me now) that I was getting some leakage just as you described with keeping the needle in for 10 seconds. My fasting blood glucose also started going down after I made this change so I think that is another indication that the insulin was not all being absorbed in 10 seconds but is at 15 seconds.
I started splitting the dose this morning as I thouI keep the needle in about 15 seconds now because I noticed with the larger dose (40 units for me now) that I was getting some leakage just as you described with keeping the needle in for 10 seconds. My fasting blood glucose also started going down after I made this change so I think that is another indication that the insulin was not all being absorbed in 10 seconds but is at 15 seconds.
It's normal to have a tiny droplet of insulin on the tip of the needly after you remove it from injecting. However, it shouldn't be much at all.
With that much insulin, I'd consider breaking up the dose and doing two injections (one right after the other). I just switched to Tresiba and inject 16 units just before bed. I split it up into 8 units in one arm and 8 units in the other. In my case, it's probably overkill, but it works for me.
Thanks I tried that today as thought that might help - will have to see if the figures are better in the morning. I also just read that you shouldn't pinch the skin if using 5mm needles which I do, so wonder if that would help too. I did think I was doing okay with it all, but have started really consciously checking food labels and have been shocked at the carb contents of things that I've been having so am now heading for the bewildered stage again! Thanks for the tips.It's normal to have a tiny droplet of insulin on the tip of the needly after you remove it from injecting. However, it shouldn't be much at all.
With that much insulin, I'd consider breaking up the dose and doing two injections (one right after the other). I just switched to Tresiba and inject 16 units just before bed. I split it up into 8 units in one arm and 8 units in the other. In my case, it's probably overkill, but it works for me.
Its a nightmare isn't it!I''ve been keeping the needle in place for 30 seconds! I'm using BD Autoshield needles which are unreliable and have found the orange end wet indicating escaped insulin.
Hi I'm relatively new to injecting insulin and am still trying to get my long acting dosage correct. My dosage just seems to be going up and up but I did notice today that I'm getting leakage of the insulin once I inject. I inject into my abdomen and keep the needle in for 10 seconds after injecting. I'm currently on 36 units of abasaglar - any advice as to what I am doing wrong would be very much appreciated!!!
Yes I do do that, would that make a difference if you didn't?Hi,
Silly question.. But you are performing an "air shot" of a couple of units (prior to injecting.) to prime the needle??
Yes I do do that, would that make a difference if you didn't?
Well, without priming the needle you wouldn't be getting the correct dialed dosage for starters.. One wouldn't wannabe firing air under the skin either?Yes I do do that, would that make a difference if you didn't?
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