? 5/8 Needle Size? NIXON BG

[BexBG]

Thank the Universe for all of you. I just gave my sweet Nixon his first Lantus injection at 1 click.
I just want to make sure the pharmacy gave me correct sized needle tips they are:
BD Ultra-Fine Short 8mmx31G
Thank you !

 

[JaxBenji]

Hi Welcome - most of us draw insulin into a syringe from the pen and then inject; injecting from a pen requires priming and so you are always wasting insulin. In addition, kitties are sensitive to insulin and the dosing methods on FDMB make dose changes in 0.25 or 0.5u increments (which aren't possible with when injecting with a pen). Lots of info regarding insulins handling in the post at the top of the page - Insulin Care & Syringe Info: Proper Handling, Drawing, Fine Dosing

Are you home testing?

Any other info you'd like to share regarding your kitty's (Nixon?) diagnosis?

I'm sure others will be by to say "hi"

 

[tiffmaxee]

Welcome. Here’s info on syringes. You want U100 3/8 inch needles with half unit markings.
https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/thr...info-proper-handling-drawing-fine-dosing.151/

I’m glad you found us! I wanted to answer your question but now have a request. . Please post an intro on the main/health forum. You will get set up with a signature and spreadsheet. Are you home testing? If not suggestions on meters will be given. While here look at the stickies at the top of this forum. There’s a lot of information and you will surely have many questions.

 

[BexBG]

Thank you so much for your support!

 

[tiffmaxee]

Thank you so much for your support!

We like to answer questions. Get set up and then return here as the most experienced post and respond here. In main all types of questions and insulins are used.