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Insulin pen accuracy

borderter

borderter

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How can i test my pen is actually giving the right amount of insulin
Just fired three pens with 20 units dialed up into plastic end cap and one only had quarter inch in cap where other two a little more but not up to fill line so how do i know if pen is faulty
 
borderter said:
How can i test my pen is actually giving the right amount of insulin
Just fired three pens with 20 units dialed up into plastic end cap and one only had quarter inch in cap where other two a little more but not up to fill line so how do i know if pen is faulty
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Hmm, I've never had a pen fail the fill to correct point on plastic cap test, so I think you may have an issue.... Could you get hold of some disposable syringes as an emergency measure till you can get replacement pens? Are these new pens?
 
borderter said:
How can i test my pen is actually giving the right amount of insulin
Just fired three pens with 20 units dialed up into plastic end cap and one only had quarter inch in cap where other two a little more but not up to fill line so how do i know if pen is faulty
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What insulin/pen combo are you using?
I've had issues with Humapen Savvio pen for my Humalog.
 
chrisbug said:
What insulin/pen combo are you using?
I've had issues with Humapen Savvio pen for my Humalog.
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Novo flex touch and an echo
Tried a different make needle today it hurt more but passed the cap measure test so now have a decision to make
 
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