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split needle case??

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Has anyone ever had a leaking needle?

I had a very high BG just now and when I went to my pen to give a correction dose, I noticed that it was wet. When I pressed in the plunger without taking off the top, liquid came out from under/side of the plastic at the base of the needle.

Aaaaaagh!
 
No except when I haven't put it on properly - X threaded sort of.

Are you sure it didn't leak because of the pressure exerted within the needle-case, ie if there wasn't room for X amount of insulin inside the little cap and you kept shoving the plunger - it would have to go somewhere and that must have been the weakest part of the whole ...

Is the whole box the same? - and how come didn't you notice it when you did your air shot?

Just thoughts ......
 
I know, maybe I'm clutching at straws the number of ups and downs I get! I only noticed when I looked in the pen box where there was some liquid (very small amount). Then I tested it as I said, and assumed I was right. I did adjust, but then monitored carefully and made sure it didn't go to low by eating a small amount which prevented a hypo.

Who knows, something else to make sure I look out for - thanks for your suggestions anyway
 
i had only twice a needle that was not working thats it and once a cracked cartidge for the junior novopen
 
It maybe that you need a new insulin pen..

When my Les had this pen it was because of the pen being knackered..

Change the cartridge to rule this out, if it still happens then get a new pen
 
Good point Ellie! Never thought of that, but it's certainly a possible.
 
In theory, the needle goes straight from inside the cartridge to the tip, so any leakage would have to be from the cartridge top or the needle has somehow ripped the rubber.:confused:

I've certainly never had it happen (although syringe/removable needle obviously has) so can't really suggest anything practical.

Intrigueing.

Rob
 
Are you leaving the needle on and re-using it? That can be a cause of leakage. Best to use a new needle each time.
 
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