Help with Lantus Solostar pens!

[Saoirse and Stanley]

Hello,

I just got a prescription of Lantus Solostar pens for Stanley, so that the insulin will last longer. I am trying to find instructions on how to use a syringe with the pens. Does anyone have this information?

I also just read that you are not supposed to refrigerate them after opening.. is this true?

Thanks!

 

[squeem3]

There are pictures here: http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=151

And:

Do not inject air into the pen. The pen is designed to work with negative pressure. Push the insulin syringe plunger all the way down to the zero line and hold it there while inserting into the pen. Then draw up the insulin just like you would with a bottle. Do not inject extra insulin back into the pen.

Have you been over to the Lantus ISG? There are info stickies at the top of the page about how to use Lantus. http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewforum.php?f=9

The SoloStar pens don't need to be refrigerator but most people do anyways to try to prolong the shelf life. Unopened pens are good until the expiration date printed on the label. An opened pen can last at least a month with proper handling.