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That's quite a high dose so may be better split in to two jabs and may sting less, bu can't promise. The max I inject is 5 units and normally 3 so not experiencing stings.

Perhaps someone with larger doses may respond..
 
homer1969 said:
Plz can anyone help me.i use Novorapid and lantuse.some times when I use the lantuse at night I take 75 and it's stings.does it do it to anyone else.or do u know how to stop it from happening
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Hi,

Lantus. Try not to use it straight from the fridge. It can sting if too cold.
Use a fresh needle on every "jab". Pinch up the skin. Whilst injecting don't rush the dose. Steady & slow pushing the "plunger" down.. Always rotate the injection sites...

Hope this helps?!
 
Jaylee said:
Hi,

Lantus. Try not to use it straight from the fridge. It can sting if too cold.
Use a fresh needle on every "jab". Pinch up the skin. Whilst injecting don't rush the dose. Steady & slow pushing the "plunger" down.. Always rotate the injection sites...

Hope this helps?!
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Hiya I have them all in the fridge but the ones I use is in the cupboard.i use fresh needle every time.i don't pinch as I got to much fat lol.while I'm injection I try to go slow.and I always rotate.thanks for answering me
 
mahola said:
I take 26 units twice a day, a lower dose but sometimes it stings. It's acidic, that's why it stings. But if I were you I'd try splitting it into 2 possibly 3 separate injections. 35 units and 40 units. OR 25, 25 & 25. One on each thigh or buttock? If you do 3 injections, one in each buttock and one in a thigh?
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Mahola omg I did not know it was acidic.now I know you it stings.yes I do split it into 2.i do 35 one side and 40 the other.i do stomach,legs,thigh.but it still stings sometimes.but thanks 4 getting back to me
 
homer1969 said:
Hiya I have them all in the fridge but the ones I use is in the cupboard.i use fresh needle every time.i don't pinch as I got to much fat lol.while I'm injection I try to go slow.and I always rotate.thanks for answering me
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No worries.

Give the pinch a go on your next jab anyhow.. There's no harm in trying?! ;)
 
donnellysdogs said:
That's quite a high dose so may be better split in to two jabs and may sting less, bu can't promise. The max I inject is 5 units and normally 3 so not experiencing stings.

Perhaps someone with larger doses may respond..
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Thanks for getting back to me donnellysdogs. I do split them in to but it still stings sometimes.but I have to get used to it lol
 
Yes. Even when very lean and no fat, lantus can sting even on a much smaller jab! I can't imagine what a larger dose must feel like!!

Have you (by the way) ever discussed Tresiba U200 or U 500 insulin with a consultant or any stronger insulin?

It would enable smaller doses as its double strength for u200 and 5 times strength for the u500.

Jyst a thought that may help?? X
 
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