U40 insulin syringes hard to find?

[Bear's Mama]

I am looking for the above U40 syringe with a short needle 3/16" instead of my 1/2".
6-8 mm X 31G, or 29 G is acceptable, 1/2CC. Doses up to 20 Units.

My vet is very expensive and store on here was almost as expensive.

I cannot read the U100 numbers.

Walmart does not carry, the store here does not carry, or wants me to buy 5 boxes. No Thanks!

Thx for help!!

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Chewy:
https://www.chewy.com/pettest-advocate-insulin-syringes-u/dp/284668
ADW:
https://www.adwdiabetes.com/categor...t-by-field=BESTMATCH,page=1,ppp=20,op=fs,ps=|

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

@Bear's Mama
From Amazon prime don't think these have half unit markings probably won't need a script
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V6W3X6...lja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

PetTest U-40 Syringes, 31 Gauge x 5/16-in are some of the thinnest, featuring 31-gauge needles. This helps make injection more comfortable for your furry family member compared to thicker 29-gauge U-40 needles. The length of the 5/16” needle also helps reduce the risk of a painful injection to your pet’s muscle. These syringes are specifically designed to be used with all U-40 insulins. Both sizes, the 0.3-cc and 0.5-cc have easy-to-read ½ unit marking for accurate dosing every time. The needles are extra sharp and lubricated and have a tri-bevel tip for added comfort, while the extra-wide finger grips allow for unmatched control. These syringes come with protective needle and plunger cap

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

When you do get your glucose meter can you please add it to your signature and your spreadsheet so members know
Thanks
I would also get 26 or 28 gauge lancets , you had asked about the control solution in one of your posts I have never used it

 

[Bear's Mama]

Chewy:
https://www.chewy.com/pettest-advocate-insulin-syringes-u/dp/284668
ADW:
https://www.adwdiabetes.com/categor...t-by-field=BESTMATCH,page=1,ppp=20,op=fs,ps=|

HI Larry,
Thanks much, my vet refuses to work at all with Chewy and I did not find on ADW( i ordered my last 100 with them and like them alot but they did not have the U40 with short needle) i searched and searched last night. I did find on Amazon for $24 and ordered them. Expensive! I will check your link again. Have a blessed weekend sir!

 

[Bear's Mama]

HI Larry,
Thanks much, my vet refuses to work at all with Chewy and I did not find on ADW( i ordered my last 100 with them and like them alot but they did not have the U40 with short needle) i searched and searched last night. I did find on Amazon for $24 and ordered them. Expensive! I will check your link again. Have a blessed weekend sir!

these are all U100,,,,I use U40

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

these are all U100,,,,I use U40

I just looked at the ones Larry suggested they are all U-40 syringes
But I'm glad you found some on Amazon

 

[Bear's Mama]

@Bear's Mama
From Amazon prime don't think these have half unit markings probably won't need a script
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V6W3X6...lja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

PetTest U-40 Syringes, 31 Gauge x 5/16-in are some of the thinnest, featuring 31-gauge needles. This helps make injection more comfortable for your furry family member compared to thicker 29-gauge U-40 needles. The length of the 5/16” needle also helps reduce the risk of a painful injection to your pet’s muscle. These syringes are specifically designed to be used with all U-40 insulins. Both sizes, the 0.3-cc and 0.5-cc have easy-to-read ½ unit marking for accurate dosing every time. The needles are extra sharp and lubricated and have a tri-bevel tip for added comfort, while the extra-wide finger grips allow for unmatched control. These syringes come with protective needle and plunger cap

YES!!! this is the only brand I found and ordered last night. kind of expensive at $24 but a lil less than my vets brand. Thx much!!!

I have not used the glucometer yet, still wrapping my head around trying Bear, when I do, I will add it to sig.
haven't looked at spreadsheet info yet, will when i have something to add to it.

One thing at a time please....

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

If you would like to set up our spreadsheet to track Bears BG in case you need advice here is the link ,it will also explain how it works
https://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/how-to-create-a-spreadsheet.241706/

If you need help just ask we have a member who would be happy to do it for you

 

[Bear's Mama]

I just looked at the ones Larry suggested they are all U-40 syringes
But I'm glad you found some on Amazon

they say U100 on link...

https://www.adwdiabetes.com/categor...t-by-field=BESTMATCH,page=1,ppp=20,op=fs,ps=|

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

YES!!! this is the only brand I found and ordered last night. kind of expensive at $24 but a lil less than my vets brand. Thx much!!!

I have not used the glucometer yet, still wrapping my head around trying Bear, when I do, I will add it to sig.
haven't looked at spreadsheet info yet, will when i have something to add to it.

One thing at a time please....

Yes one thing at a time I just wanted to let you know about the spreadsheet

 

[Bear's Mama]

When you do get your glucose meter can you please add it to your signature and your spreadsheet so members know
Thanks
I would also get 26 or 28 gauge lancets , you had asked about the control solution in one of your posts I have never used it

I already have 100 lancets to go with my accu check lancet from before

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

they say U100 on link...

https://www.adwdiabetes.com/categor...t-by-field=BESTMATCH,page=1,ppp=20,op=fs,ps=|

That is so strange not that it matters now but when I click on it all U-40 syringes come up
https://www.adwdiabetes.com/categor...t-by-field=BESTMATCH,page=1,ppp=20,op=fs,ps=|

I just clicked on it again that's weird lol
By the way Bear is very cute

 

[Bear's Mama]

they r OneTouch ultra thin box 100 ULTRASOFT by lifescan, i have them on the phone to find out gauge

 

[Bear's Mama]

That is so strange not that it matters now but when I click on it all U-40 syringes come up
https://www.adwdiabetes.com/categor...t-by-field=BESTMATCH,page=1,ppp=20,op=fs,ps=|

I just clicked on it again that's weird lol
By the way Bear is very cute

very weird!!!! thx he is,, need a better close-up so is yours,,very pretty

 

[Bear's Mama]

They have to call me back from One Touch Lifescan, the box i have is exactly what is current online and it does not say online the G either. do you happen to know? LOL!

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

They have to call me back from One Touch Lifescan, the box i have is exactly what is current online and it does not say online the G either. do you happen to know? LOL!

I googled it
Is this the box you have it says 28 gauge
https://www.saveritemedical.com/products/onetouch-ultrasoft-lancet-28g-100-count
Read the description

 

[Bear's Mama]

here is a pic.... this will not allow me to upload a pic, why not?

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

here is a pic.... this will not allow me to upload a pic, why not?

It's not working I copy and paste it
Is this the box you have it's also 28 gauge

 

[Bear's Mama]

your google is diff than mine

my box does not say NEW..otherwise yes...

 

[Bear's Mama]

they said they have always been 28G do I am good to go. THX!!

 

[Bear's Mama]

It's not working I copy and paste it
Is this the box you have it's also 28 gauge

YES MAA'M!!!

 

[Bear's Mama]

Glad that is finished!!! and RKR said also she does not use control. If needed, she uses her own blood, if something looks weird in her #'s.
Thanks so much Diane! Have a great weekend!!!

 

[Bear's Mama]

@Bear's Mama
From Amazon prime don't think these have half unit markings probably won't need a script
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V6W3X6...lja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

PetTest U-40 Syringes, 31 Gauge x 5/16-in are some of the thinnest, featuring 31-gauge needles. This helps make injection more comfortable for your furry family member compared to thicker 29-gauge U-40 needles. The length of the 5/16” needle also helps reduce the risk of a painful injection to your pet’s muscle. These syringes are specifically designed to be used with all U-40 insulins. Both sizes, the 0.3-cc and 0.5-cc have easy-to-read ½ unit marking for accurate dosing every time. The needles are extra sharp and lubricated and have a tri-bevel tip for added comfort, while the extra-wide finger grips allow for unmatched control. These syringes come with protective needle and plunger cap

actually they do have 1/2 unit markings, which I don't really like...too busy for my old eyes..but OK..

 

[Larry and Kitties]

I did not find on ADW( i ordered my last 100 with them and like them alot but they did not have the U40 with short needle) i

All the ADW syringes in my link were 5/16 (8mm) length and 31G. Some were 3/10cc and some were 1/2cc capacity.

 

[Bear's Mama]

All the ADW syringes in my link were 5/16 (8mm) length and 31G. Some were 3/10cc and some were 1/2cc capacity.

Thx, but all I viewed in your link were U100 syringes. completely diff calculations and skinny syringes. I have about 30 from 20 yrs. ago and was sold 10 more U100 yesterday at Walmart, because later when I called she said "i didn't ask for U40" and they do NOT carry U40 at Walmart.

I looked on your ADW website last night and found NO U40 syringes with the short needle. Thank you Larry

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Glad that is finished!!! and RKR said also she does not use control. If needed, she uses her own blood, if something looks weird in her #'s.
Thanks so much Diane! Have a great weekend!!!

Lol me too , Have a great weekend also Mary

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

actually they do have 1/2 unit markings, which I don't really like...too busy for my old eyes..but OK..

They do, I missed reading that in the description that I posted ,sorry about that ,my eyes aren't that too great either I guess I need bifocals lol
I'm sure you know this but just a reminder
An important note on when to feed your cat: Because Caninsulin/Vetsulin has an early onset, you want to have fed your cat 20 – 30 minutes before you give a shot. The order for this process is (1)test , (2) feed (3) wait 20 – 30 minutes (4) shoot.

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

I read in your intro post he will eat Fancy Feast Grilled in gravy which is about 12 - 15% carbs and Bear doesn't like Pate
Have you tried these
Dr. Lisa's list says:
FANCY FEAST - Roasted/Flaked/Chunky - Chunky Chicken Feast - is 4% carbs

 

[Bear's Mama]

I read in your intro post he will eat Fancy Feast Grilled in gravy which is about 12 - 15% carbs and Bear doesn't like Pate
Have you tried these
Dr. Lisa's list says:
FANCY FEAST - Roasted/Flaked/Chunky - Chunky Chicken Feast - is 4% carbs

will ch it out thx!

 

[Bear's Mama]

They do, I missed reading that in the description that I posted ,sorry about that ,my eyes aren't that too great either I guess I need bifocals lol
I'm sure you know this but just a reminder
An important note on when to feed your cat: Because Caninsulin/Vetsulin has an early onset, you want to have fed your cat 20 – 30 minutes before you give a shot. The order for this process is (1)test , (2) feed (3) wait 20 – 30 minutes (4) shoot.

got it!!!