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Christie & Maverick

Christie & Maverick

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I am looking at dosing with calipers, I'm tired of the inconsistently off BD insulin needles. Does anyone have the mm measurements for BD insulin needles, specifically the 3/10ml with 1/2 u markings? I can always try and eyeball the first few times, but these eyeballs need more magnification than they used to :p, so I thought maybe I'd ask in case someone has these mm measurements set up already.
 
Christie & Maverick said:
I am looking at dosing with calipers, I'm tired of the inconsistently off BD insulin needles. Does anyone have the mm measurements for BD insulin needles, specifically the 3/10ml with 1/2 u markings? I can always try and eyeball the first few times, but these eyeballs need more magnification than they used to :p, so I thought maybe I'd ask in case someone has these mm measurements set up already.
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I use a different syringe so I can't help with that, but I bought this magnifying glass that has a small circle of 11X magnification and lights and I now use that with calipers.
YOCTOSUN Magnifying Glass with Light, Hands Fee & Desktop Magnifier with 5X and 11X Magnification, 8 Bright LED Lights and Foldable Handle, Ideal for Reading, Jewlery, Coins, Craft & Hobbies
 
J.J. and Phoebe Squeak said:
I use a different syringe so I can't help with that, but I bought this magnifying glass that has a small circle of 11X magnification and lights and I now use that with calipers.
YOCTOSUN Magnifying Glass with Light, Hands Fee & Desktop Magnifier with 5X and 11X Magnification, 8 Bright LED Lights and Foldable Handle, Ideal for Reading, Jewlery, Coins, Craft & Hobbies
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Thanks J.J.! Those look nifty, pity they don't ship to Canada, but I'll see if I can find something similar that does ;)
 
Ti-Mousse said:
Yes I do; this is what I've been using! I have BD ultrafine II with 1/2 markings 3/10ml!
The 1.5mm as the measure of the one unit was given to me by Wendy and I made up my SS!

Wendy is using those BD also!
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Thank you so much Lyane! That's perfect, I knew these syringes have been giving me trouble, I have been giving 1.75u consistently, but when I did a test tonight for his reducie to 1.5u, since I could see that fairly easily, on the calipers it was 2.58. So off just a smidge, these calipers sure are touchy, I'll have to play around a bit, but appreciate the info :bighug:
 
Bronx's dad said:
Mav gets a reducie :). Hope all is well Christie.
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Hi Paul! So nice to see you! We are doing really well, and he is just as playful and loving as ever. I should have suspected he would get into lower numbers last night, he zipped up the stairs at around +3 but I didn't test, I thought he must have just had a really good poop and was excited :p , but 50 on AT2 at +4 still came as a surprise. I should know better by now. Super zippy Maverick means he's flying under the hard deck again :rolleyes:

How are you and Bronx? Hope he is feeling good these days, any improvement with pain meds for the arthritis?
 
Most syringes are not precise, since I'm using calipers I will never shoot without! Using calipers is a real dream, you'll love it! You can shrink dosage so easily!
I keep the SS in the calipers case and whenever I change dose, I put the date besides the dose! (if there's a problem with internet, I'm not lost)!
Always make sure to reset them to "0" before setting up your dose!
I'm sure you know all this, but just in case...:) Have fun with your new toy!:p
 
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