Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Ask A Question
So worried about my mum
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="iHs" data-source="post: 387634" data-attributes="member: 8799"><p>Using a syringe to draw up insulin from a vial is also not hard but pens are better.</p><p></p><p>The way I did it years ago was take a disposable syringe and pull down the plunger to just slightly more than the amount of units of insulin needed. Then holding the vial in one hand so that its upside down (you may possibly need to shake the insulin first if its a cloudy one) push the syringe needle up into the vial membrane (the rubber bit) and then push the plunger up so that air bubbles will be injected into the vial and will rise to the top of the insulin. Next bit is slowly pull the plunger down to about 10u. There will be an air bubble but dont worry, just quickly push the plunger back up to the top again and the bubble will go into the vial. Then gently pull back the plunger again and this time there shouldnt be any air bubble; just insulin. If there is a bubble, just push it up into the vial again and gently withdraw until youve got the correct number of units. Withdraw the needle and then its ready to inject.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="iHs, post: 387634, member: 8799"] Using a syringe to draw up insulin from a vial is also not hard but pens are better. The way I did it years ago was take a disposable syringe and pull down the plunger to just slightly more than the amount of units of insulin needed. Then holding the vial in one hand so that its upside down (you may possibly need to shake the insulin first if its a cloudy one) push the syringe needle up into the vial membrane (the rubber bit) and then push the plunger up so that air bubbles will be injected into the vial and will rise to the top of the insulin. Next bit is slowly pull the plunger down to about 10u. There will be an air bubble but dont worry, just quickly push the plunger back up to the top again and the bubble will go into the vial. Then gently pull back the plunger again and this time there shouldnt be any air bubble; just insulin. If there is a bubble, just push it up into the vial again and gently withdraw until youve got the correct number of units. Withdraw the needle and then its ready to inject. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Ask A Question
So worried about my mum
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…