4/10/16 Squallie AMPS 232, +1 165, +3.30 54, +4.20 52, +5 62, PMPS 139
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Squalliesmom
Member Since 2015
I am using Walmart's Relion syringes. Sometimes the syringes' markings are not accurate, I can tell just by eyeballing it. It's very frustrating, I feel like if I give the dose marked on the barrel, I am very often not giving him the correct dose. This happens at least every couple of days.
Bobbie And Bubba
Member Since 2015
I know Lucy. I use the Relion syringes too and that is why I got the calipers. Sometimes the zero marking is almost at a 1/2 unit mark. 
carfurby (GA)
Member Since 2012
A lot of us have found that the markings on syringes are not consistent. Have you ever thought about using calipers? http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/dosing-with-calipers-updated-w-videos.79851/
Or you can try finding a syringe where the zero line is where it should be and making a sample syringe with colored liquid to compare you syringe to each time. But if the plunger gets moved, it won't be accurate any more.
Or you can try finding a syringe where the zero line is where it should be and making a sample syringe with colored liquid to compare you syringe to each time. But if the plunger gets moved, it won't be accurate any more.
Shoeskitty-GA
Member Since 2016
I know how you feel Lucy. The BD ones are not very good either. I have taken to counting drops and using the BD ruler as well. Waste several units at each shot time doing this, but it's better than nothing.
Squalliesmom
Member Since 2015
I know Lucy. I use the Relion syringes too and that is why I got the calipers. Sometimes the zero marking is almost at a 1/2 unit mark.
Yep, thought about both, lol. Think I'll try filling one with colored liquid for comparison, see how that works.
I waste a lot, too, very annoying! I also waste some trying to get air bubbles out, on occasion.
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