2/17, UltiCare Vet RX Syringes?

[Summer and Susie (GA)]

Is anyone using the UltiCare Vet RX Syringes with a caliper for the Lantus shots? I'm trying to find someone that has determined the mm on the caliper for various doses I may need when I start using the Lantus in a couple of weeks. I don't know how to determine the mm for these syringes. Thanks.

 

[JaxBenji]

If no one already has the measurements, it's pretty simple to do yourself. Grab a few (4-5) with consistent, straight lines (where the zero line is lined up too). Then measure one unit on all of them with your calipers and then use the average to calculate the measurement for your units (so the average measurement you get for 1u, when divided by 4 is the measurement for 0.25u). Have you see the Caliper post? https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-with-calipers-updated-w-videos.79851/

Also, as an alternative to measuring 1u, I've heard some people measure 10u because it's bigger and easier to see when you get your average for 10u, you can divide by 10 to get 1u then divide the 1u measurement by 4 to get to 0.25u.

Hope that helps Good luck on your switch

 

[Summer and Susie (GA)]

If no one already has the measurements, it's pretty simple to do yourself. Grab a few (4-5) with consistent, straight lines (where the zero line is lined up too). Then measure one unit on all of them with your calipers and then use the average to calculate the measurement for your units (so the average measurement you get for 1u, when divided by 4 is the measurement for 0.25u). Have you see the Caliper post? https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-with-calipers-updated-w-videos.79851/

Also, as an alternative to measuring 1u, I've heard some people measure 10u because it's bigger and easier to see when you get your average for 10u, you can divide by 10 to get 1u then divide the 1u measurement by 4 to get to 0.25u.

Hope that helps Good luck on your switch

Thank you, Susanne!