New Member Feb 10, 2022. Syringr

[Bootsie]

Hi,

I heard that using a Lantus Pen by withdrawing the insulin from the pen is safer. Now, what size syringe do I need to buy.

Thank you.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

Hi and welcome to the forum.
The syringes you need to buy are the U100 3/10 30 or 31 gauge 6 or 8 mm 1/2 unit syringes.
I see you live in Canada, so I’m not sure what brands you have there. @Wendy&Neko will be able to tell you.
Are you going to be hometesting the blood sugars?
You might like to read this link. It has useful information in it, particularly the hypo link.
HELP US HELP YOU

Here is how you withdraw the insulin

 

[Chris and Checkers]

I get BD Ultra-fine 3/10ml 31g 8mm at Walmart in Canada, they also sell, them at Rexall. They have half unit markings. They are behind the counter so just ask the pharmacist.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Ditto here, I have only used the BD Ultrafine II's. You can get them in a couple different needle lengths. The cheapest place I found them, oddly enough, was the Safeway pharmacy in BC. Canadian Superstore or Costco a close second. Do ask around.

 

[Hendrick Cuddleclaw]

I get BD Ultra-fine 3/10ml 31g 8mm at Walmart in Canada, they also sell, them at Rexall. They have half unit markings. They are behind the counter so just ask the pharmacist.

I bought some BD Ultra-fine and what a difference in how easily they slide in compared to the Ulticare ones.

However, I don't know if I got a bad box or what but fine tuning to 1.5u is just impossible with them! It's crazy. It sticks at that spot so badly and that is exactly the dose I am trying to meter out. So I had to go back to the Ulticare syringes even though they don't slide in as easily