have i been shooting wrong for two weeks? :(

[Scratches123]

my vet told me it was perfectly fine to shoot air and insulin back into the lantus pen. now i know this is not the case. everything my vet has told me so far has been wrong. if i get an air bubble, ill shoot it back into the pen along with some insulin. should i get a new pen? i just got it two weeks ago and itd be a shame to have to throw it away bc my vet told me the wrong things to do

 

[Tina Marie (GA) and Jan]

Hi! I wouldn't worry about it, but just continue doing it the better way now that you know. I know what it's like to be quite aggravated at a vet for their lack of FD expertise. It will be interesting to see if anyone believes you should get rid of the pen.

 

[Beth 73]

Not sure ab the pen ( I know someone will know) but what I do know is you’ve been doing the best you know per your vet . Do not feel badly as most vets are not fully trained to handle diabetes. I’ll tag a few who I’m sure will know . Bless you for doing all you are for Scratches @carfurby @MrWorfMen's Mom @Nan & Amber

 

[Beth 73]

Also if you’ll add the question mark prefix to your thread title it will draw more attention more quickly Glad you and Scratches are here

 

[Scratches123]

Hi! I wouldn't worry about it, but just continue doing it the better way now that you know. I know what it's like to be quite aggravated at a vet for their lack of FD expertise. It will be interesting to see if anyone believes you should get rid of the pen.

thank you. i got panicky over it.

 

[Scratches123]

Also if you’ll add the question mark prefix to your thread title it will draw more attention more quickly Glad you and Scratches are here

thank you!

 

[Red & Rover (GA)]

I answered here on your other thread in the Health Forum.

 

[Olive & Paula]

Keep an eye on how the insulin looks in the pen each time you use it. If it gets cloudy or floaters, it's usually bad. I did that in the beginning also.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

I would think the insulin should be fine. Just don’t put any more air into it. I used to do that before I knew better not to. Make sure you store it in the frig, not the door of the frig.

 

[Margie and Jackson]

my vet told me it was perfectly fine to shoot air and insulin back into the lantus pen. now i know this is not the case. everything my vet has told me so far has been wrong. if i get an air bubble, ill shoot it back into the pen along with some insulin. should i get a new pen? i just got it two weeks ago and itd be a shame to have to throw it away bc my vet told me the wrong things to do

It’s ok, I did this too, on the advice of the techs at the shelter. The insulin still worked, but I don’t do this now.

 

[Sue and Luci]

I think those pens can take a lot more abuse than we're aware of or would recommend. People carry them in their non air-conditioned purses and pockets - albeit for only a month - however they're tossed around and treated terribly..I doubt that a little air is going to ruin the insulin in the pen...so keep it until you see obvious cloudiness or other signs that it may be going bad. I think you'll be fine

 

[Jen and Sweetie]

I would think the insulin should be fine. Just don’t put any more air into it. I used to do that before I knew better not to. Make sure you store it in the frig, not the door of the frig.

What is different about storing in fridge as opposed to door?

 

[Penelope and Mačka]

I've done it for 2 months before realizing I shouldn't. Also, my vial is in the fridge door... I thought I ruined it all. After 4 months, it's still clear and working since there is movement in Macka's cycles.

 

[Idjit's mom]

What is different about storing in fridge as opposed to door?

The door is warmer, because you open and close it. I stored our insulin in a cup in the middle of the middle shelf in the fridge. If you have a cranky fridge that freezes towards the back then be aware of where you place your insulin. You can afford a frozen leftover portion, but that insulin is "gold".

Also, much less chance of the insulin vial (if you are using a vial) falling out of the door and smashing on the floor.

 

[CandyH & Catcat]

I keep my insulin inside an aluminum double-wall coffee tumbler with a tight lid (in the fridge of course) -- keeps the temperature steady, keeps it from being banged around -- mine is bright red and has the words CAT Racing on it .. LOL -- nobody bothers it ...

 

[Margie and Jackson]

What is different about storing in fridge as opposed to door?

I was told the rolling back and forth from opening the door could be a problem.