Solostar pen users

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LaurieL

LaurieL

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I know that you don't inject air into the pens so I've been holding the syringe plunger down tightly when inserting it. I draw out a little more insulin than needed so I can push out the air bubbles after removing the syringe from the pen. Even after giving the syringe a tap to get the bubble to the top sometimes there's still an air bubble and I end up with less than the needed 1 unit dose. Does the dial on the pen have anything to do with this process when you're using a regular syringe...should it be set to "1" or does it even matter?
Also, when there isn't enough insulin the first time, is it okay to put the same syringe back into the pen to get more insulin or should I take a new syringe?

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Laurie, the dial is for humans who use the pen with attached needle, using the dial to determine the correct dose.
It resets back to zero after shooting.
If you push the button, it does nothing but reset the number, back to zero.
 
I know that the directions say not to insert air, but I am not super careful about it and I use it pretty much exactly the same as I would use a bottle. I've been using this pen for about 20 days and it's still working great so I'm not sure it matters all that much. Not saying that you should do the same, but that is my experience with it.
 
If you develop a big enough air bubble, you can suction a lot of it out. Just hold the needle end upright, insert syringe into the bubble and withdraw.
 
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