Help with small increments on syringe

[Susan Shropshire]

Leo is on Lantus and we use the U-100 syringes. They have a half mark line but I know it's recommended to go up .25 units at a time. I am finding it VERY difficult to figure out how to do that small between the 2 lines. Does anyone have any tips?? Is there a better syringe to use?

 

[Denver & Magic (GA)]

I use these to see the markings of Magic's syringes... They make it WAY easier to see:
https://www.harborfreight.com/magnifier-head-strap-with-lights-38896.html?_br_psugg_q=magnifier

 

[Susan Shropshire]

I use these to see the markings of Magic's syringes... They make it WAY easier to see:
https://www.harborfreight.com/magnifier-head-strap-with-lights-38896.html?_br_psugg_q=magnifier

Thank you! I have tried really high powered reading glasses but it's just really hard to see exactly where the plunger is in between those 2 small marks. Maybe I should try this instead. I'll check it out.

 

[Denver & Magic (GA)]

Thank you! I have tried really high powered reading glasses but it's just really hard to see exactly where the plunger is in between those 2 small marks. Maybe I should try this instead. I'll check it out.

The flip-down 4.8x lens on these REALLY makes a huge difference. They're extremely well made for as cheap as they are.

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Leo is on Lantus and we use the U-100 syringes. They have a half mark line but I know it's recommended to go up .25 units at a time. I am finding it VERY difficult to figure out how to do that small between the 2 lines. Does anyone have any tips?? Is there a better syringe to use?

If you wanted to shoot 4.25 units just eye ball it put the plunger in between the 4 mark and the 4.5 mark

 

[JanetNJ]

How many units does your syringe hold?

 

[Susan Shropshire]

How many units does your syringe hold?

30 units

 

[JanetNJ]

30 units

Ok... I was just making sure it wasn't one of the larger ones that are harder to see. Zooming in with a magnifier or phone will help.

 

[Pabs&Ro]

Pabay is on lantus and we use callipers. There are some video films on this site about how to use them. I find them easy to use and you can be confident you are consistently dosing.