Hallo
I was recently moved onto Lantus solostar pens as they had stopped making the pen I previously used.
I was told that the BD Microfine + 8mm needles I used for my Humalog would work OK. The GP did not seem at all sure though and I could not find any info on the instructions inside the insulin packet.
Now, when I test a couple of units in my other pens they shoot into the air. With the new combo of pen and needle the insulin seems to take longer to push its way through. I am concerned it is not getting through. When I inject, I hold the needle in for a good few seconds but when I pull out the needle there seems to be insulin squirting onto my skin and coming through the needle.
Does anyone else use these pens and what needle is compatible please?
It is quite possible I am worrying about nothing but I want to be sure. Could it be my technique? This doesn't seem to happen with my Humalog.
Thanks
I was recently moved onto Lantus solostar pens as they had stopped making the pen I previously used.
I was told that the BD Microfine + 8mm needles I used for my Humalog would work OK. The GP did not seem at all sure though and I could not find any info on the instructions inside the insulin packet.
Now, when I test a couple of units in my other pens they shoot into the air. With the new combo of pen and needle the insulin seems to take longer to push its way through. I am concerned it is not getting through. When I inject, I hold the needle in for a good few seconds but when I pull out the needle there seems to be insulin squirting onto my skin and coming through the needle.
Does anyone else use these pens and what needle is compatible please?
It is quite possible I am worrying about nothing but I want to be sure. Could it be my technique? This doesn't seem to happen with my Humalog.
Thanks