5/12 Gumung amps 153, +2.5 188, +5 124, +8 177, pmps 217, +1.5 244

After 5U shot with pen needle, i touched the fur and it didn’t seem to be wet so I thought whole 5 u was injected.
Lately, I have been poking him so much he gets stressed when it’s time to get insulin.
I changed syringe to that was used previously, but still no luck.

I was not aware or given instructions from vet about I need to move the site around. So after read from this forum I changed from the neck to right shoulder side.


:arghh: I was so shocked that insulin was not properly injected with +2.5 188

I should not inject again right?

:nailbiting::nailbiting:
 
I alternated left and right sides. Neko didn't like shots on the sides, so didn't get them there.

Have you read this part of the Sticky Note on Insulin Care & Syringe Info:
  • When dosing cats, there can be more negatives to using pen needles with an insulin pen than positives:
    • Inability to administer doses in increments of 0.25 - 0.50 units with pens.
    • Forgetting to "prime" the pen prior to each use will result in a smaller dose than intended. Priming the pen involves wasting 2 units of insulin for every shot.
    • One must keep the pen needle in for 5 - 10 seconds after the shot or you'll run the risk of not administering a full dose (can be tough with some cats).
    • Manufacturers do not recommend refrigerating an in-use pen. Therefore, shelf life may be shortened to 28 days (Lantus & Basaglar & Semglee) and 42 days (Levemir).
    • Some FDMB members have reported shots administered from insulin pens are more uncomfortable than from a syringe (?)
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