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Noah & me (GA)

Noah & me (GA)

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Can't remember where I saw the page for all abbreviations like OTJ Off the Juice.
Why are we still saying "units" instead of what they are, cc or ml?
 
I don't use the standard Caninsulin syringe, found 31 gauge Monojects cheaper, so much easier to use and the higher gauge less painful so I had to convert to ml. Coming from an engineering background the term Units refers to International Units. I'm not going to change the world by being obstinate, just seems cc and ml are more scientific. Caninsulin also makes money insisting you use their syringes.
 
Nigel&Noah said:
I don't use the standard Caninsulin syringe, found 31 gauge Monojects cheaper, so much easier to use and the higher gauge less painful so I had to convert to ml.
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Syringes are are marked directly in units and meant to be used with a particular strength of insulin. Hence, doses are referred to in units. When you convert to ml not many, if any, will understand what you're talking about.

If you're looking for help, it's best to use the same lingo as everyone else so everyone is on the same page.
Your choice. :)
 
Jill & Alex (GA) said:
Syringes are are marked directly in units and meant to be used with a particular strength of insulin. Hence, doses are referred to in units. When you convert to ml not many, if any, will understand what you're talking about.

If you're looking for help, it's best to use the same lingo as everyone else so everyone is on the same page.
Your choice. :)
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Sorry, think I need a nap. Why rock the boat when it works for everyone else.
 
Nigel&Noah said:
Can't remember where I saw the page for all abbreviations like OTJ Off the Juice.
Why are we still saying "units" instead of what they are, cc or ml?
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This is what a unit means in reference to insulin:

Insulin is measured in units, abbreviated U (international units, previously abbreviated IU).
One unit of insulin is defined as the amount of insulin that will lower the blood glucose of a healthy 2 kg (4.4 lb) rabbit that has fasted for 24 hours to 2.5 mmol/l (45 mg/dl) within 5 hours.

Insulins vary in their concentration. A U100 insulin is 2.5 times more concentrated than A U40 insulin. However, a unit of insulin is a unit of insulin regardless of the concentration.
 
Kris & Teasel said:
This is what a unit means in reference to insulin:

Insulin is measured in units, abbreviated U (international units, previously abbreviated IU).
One unit of insulin is defined as the amount of insulin that will lower the blood glucose of a healthy 2 kg (4.4 lb) rabbit that has fasted for 24 hours to 2.5 mmol/l (45 mg/dl) within 5 hours.

Insulins vary in their concentration. A U100 insulin is 2.5 times more concentrated than A U40 insulin. However, a unit of insulin is a unit of insulin regardless of the concentration.
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Thanks for that. It's frustrating that no one in our vets office has a clue. One tech says it's, you know, "A unit!". I'm OCD, especially with anything math related so I know what a ml is but when a doctor can't tell me what a unit is it makes me bonkers! And it makes me nuts that they think I can't do the grade 3 math required to change syringes. I know you have to be double damn sure you know what you're doing but I've been doing it with 2 cats for 4 years.
 
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