1cc and 3cc U40 syringes

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Gracie'smom

Gracie'smom

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I just want to confirm that (e.g) 2 units in a 3cc syringe is the same as 2 units in a 1cc syringe. My vet keeps switching the syringes they sell me and it's bugging me out a bit as the same units always seem different. They were not very helpful answering questions.
 
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If both syringe sizes are for U-40, then yes, 2 units is 2 units.
You can purchase them online from ADW. Depending on the state in the US, you may need a prescription.
Also, you can use a conversion chart and use U-100 syringes for a U-40 insulin as follows.
U-100 means 100 units per mL
U-40 means. 40 units per mL, or 40% of the concentration of U-100
Multiply the tick marks by 0.4 to adjust the number to 40% of what is indicated, and that is the U-40 dose
Ex
0.4 * 0.5 tick = 0.2 units of U-40
0.4 * 1.0 tick = 0.4 units of U-40
0.4 * 1.5 tick = 0.6 units of U-40
0.4 * 2.0 tick = 0.8 units of U-40
0.4 * 2.5 tick = 2.0 units of U-40
 
Sorry, didn't realize both those posts were you. Just wanted you to know the option was available. Sometimes, options help folks save on the costs of feline diabetes care.
 
You said " 2 units in a 3cc syringe is the same as 2 units in a 1cc syringe" and "1 cc and 3 cc U40 syringes".
I do not understan what yo are saying. I Am not aware of any 3 cc U40 syringes. I have seen 1/2 cc and 1/3 cc U40 syringes. There might be 1 cc Uro syringes too. In any even one unit on any U40 syringe is one unit.
 
I think maybe there's just a decimal point missing, since there are .3cc U40 syringes...?
http://www.1800petmeds.com/U+40+Syringes+for+ProZinc+++Vetsulin+Insulin-prod10725.html

It can be quite unnerving measuring insulin in different sized syringes. It looks so different. I remember drawing water up into the syringes and then squeezing it out onto absorbent paper (to see how much it spread), just so I could see it was actually the same amount....:rolleyes:
 
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