Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

[Guest guest]

,

You can change the dose as each turn of the dial clicks and means one unit

etc. It is more handy than the coun-a-dose as is all in one unit.

Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

I don't know much about the pens. I use the Count A Dose for measuring

insulin, and I'm wondering what makes the pen better? Is the pen useful if

you have to change your doses on a sliding scale of insulin? Thanks for any

answers.

Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>> Hi Steve,

> >>>>

> >>>> I was just wondering how you like the Lantus pen. I've heard it runs

on

> >>>> batteries which sort of sounds weird to me. I'm in Canada, though,

and

> >>>> they're not available here, so I've never seen one (I get a sighted

> >>>> person

> >>>> to measure my Lantus for me). Hopefully we will get them here

sometime

> >>>> in

> >>>> the future.

> >>>>

> >>>> Jen

> >>>>

> >>>>

> >>>>

> >>>>

> >>>>

> >>>>

> >>>>

[Guest guest]

,

You can change the dose as each turn of the dial clicks and means one unit

etc. It is more handy than the coun-a-dose as is all in one unit.

Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

I don't know much about the pens. I use the Count A Dose for measuring

insulin, and I'm wondering what makes the pen better? Is the pen useful if

you have to change your doses on a sliding scale of insulin? Thanks for any

answers.

Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>> Hi Steve,

> >>>>

> >>>> I was just wondering how you like the Lantus pen. I've heard it runs

on

> >>>> batteries which sort of sounds weird to me. I'm in Canada, though,

and

> >>>> they're not available here, so I've never seen one (I get a sighted

> >>>> person

> >>>> to measure my Lantus for me). Hopefully we will get them here

sometime

> >>>> in

> >>>> the future.

> >>>>

> >>>> Jen

> >>>>

> >>>>

> >>>>

> >>>>

> >>>>

> >>>>

> >>>>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, . I guess I always thought the Count a Dose would be the

most cheap because I can use it for a couple of years before it loses its

accuracy, but maybe I need to do some rethinking on this.

Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

> > >>>

> > >>>

> > >>>> Hi Steve,

> > >>>>

> > >>>> I was just wondering how you like the Lantus pen. I've heard it

runs

> on

> > >>>> batteries which sort of sounds weird to me. I'm in Canada, though,

> and

> > >>>> they're not available here, so I've never seen one (I get a sighted

> > >>>> person

> > >>>> to measure my Lantus for me). Hopefully we will get them here

> sometime

> > >>>> in

> > >>>> the future.

> > >>>>

> > >>>> Jen

> > >>>>

> > >>>>

> > >>>>

> > >>>>

> > >>>>

> > >>>>

> > >>>>

[Guest guest]

You know , You might have a point there. I do not know what the pens

cost-even with insurance there might be a cost for each refill.

Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

Thanks, . I guess I always thought the Count a Dose would be the

most cheap because I can use it for a couple of years before it loses its

accuracy, but maybe I need to do some rethinking on this.

Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

> > >>>

> > >>>

> > >>>> Hi Steve,

> > >>>>

> > >>>> I was just wondering how you like the Lantus pen. I've heard it

runs

> on

> > >>>> batteries which sort of sounds weird to me. I'm in Canada, though,

> and

> > >>>> they're not available here, so I've never seen one (I get a sighted

> > >>>> person

> > >>>> to measure my Lantus for me). Hopefully we will get them here

> sometime

> > >>>> in

> > >>>> the future.

> > >>>>

> > >>>> Jen

> > >>>>

> > >>>>

> > >>>>

> > >>>>

> > >>>>

> > >>>>

> > >>>>

[Guest guest]

I'll have to try to do some checking. My Count A Dose is working well right

now, but I was just wondering for the future. I'll do some checking on it.

Thanks for all of your help, and others. I sure do appreciate it

and this list.

Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

> > > >>>

> > > >>>

> > > >>>> Hi Steve,

> > > >>>>

> > > >>>> I was just wondering how you like the Lantus pen. I've heard it

> runs

> > on

> > > >>>> batteries which sort of sounds weird to me. I'm in Canada,

though,

> > and

> > > >>>> they're not available here, so I've never seen one (I get a

sighted

> > > >>>> person

> > > >>>> to measure my Lantus for me). Hopefully we will get them here

> > sometime

> > > >>>> in

> > > >>>> the future.

> > > >>>>

> > > >>>> Jen

> > > >>>>

> > > >>>>

> > > >>>>

> > > >>>>

> > > >>>>

> > > >>>>

> > > >>>>

[Guest guest]

:

I see no reason why the Count-a-dose should lose accuracy as long as all

the parts remain mechanically secure.

Although I use a pen, I wouldn't say that a pen is " better " than the

Count-a-dose; I view it as simply more convenient. I understand that

pens are more popular in Europe than they are in the U.S. but we are

fast catching up as the pens are so easy-to-use. But that's my opinion.

There are those who still prefer to draw their insulin from viles. I

bought a Count-a-dose in case I have to switch from an insulin only

available in viles. But, as I say, insulin pens are becoming more and

more popular because of their convenience. Although I have heard it

alleged that pens may not be as accurate as, say, the count-a-dose, this

has not been my experience. The pen works perfectly well for me and

insofar as I can ascertain, the doses are accurate.

The only drawback to an insulin pen is that, in general, insulin

won't store as long at room temperature when in pen cartridges as it

will in a vile. Generally, manufacturers say that insulin in a cartridge

should be stored at room temperature for not more than a week or so. In

a refrigerator, storage times are the same. But this isn't usually a

problem as cartridges are usually used up by that time anyway.

Mike

> Thanks, . I guess I always thought the Count a Dose would be the

> most cheap because I can use it for a couple of years before it loses its

> accuracy, but maybe I need to do some rethinking on this.

>

>

> Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

>>>>>>

>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Hi Steve,

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> I was just wondering how you like the Lantus pen. I've heard it

> runs

>> on

>>>>>>> batteries which sort of sounds weird to me. I'm in Canada, though,

>> and

>>>>>>> they're not available here, so I've never seen one (I get a sighted

>>>>>>> person

>>>>>>> to measure my Lantus for me). Hopefully we will get them here

>> sometime

>>>>>>> in

>>>>>>> the future.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Jen

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Mike. I appreciate your input. Yes, here they are trying to get

more people on the pens, and that is what got me started thinking about it.

I sure do appreciate your thoughts. They are valuable to me in making an

assessment of what would be better for me.

Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>>> Hi Steve,

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> I was just wondering how you like the Lantus pen. I've heard it

> > runs

> >> on

> >>>>>>> batteries which sort of sounds weird to me. I'm in Canada, though,

> >> and

> >>>>>>> they're not available here, so I've never seen one (I get a

sighted

> >>>>>>> person

> >>>>>>> to measure my Lantus for me). Hopefully we will get them here

> >> sometime

> >>>>>>> in

> >>>>>>> the future.

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> Jen

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

:

To my way of thinking, insulin pens are the only way to go; they're easy

to use and convenient. But I shy away from statements like " insulin pens

are better than insulin in viles " . There are advantages and

disadvantages to both. But, for my mind, the advantages of pen use far

outway the few drawbacks. But even if you go to a pen, don't ditch your

count-a-dose. You might need it should an insulin be prescribed for you

that isn't available in a pen (lantus wasn't until early this year and

some insurance vendors apparently still don't cover lantus in a pen).

Mike

> Thanks, Mike. I appreciate your input. Yes, here they are trying to get

> more people on the pens, and that is what got me started thinking about it.

> I sure do appreciate your thoughts. They are valuable to me in making an

> assessment of what would be better for me.

>

>

> Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>> Hi Steve,

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>> I was just wondering how you like the Lantus pen. I've heard it

>>> runs

>>>> on

>>>>>>>>> batteries which sort of sounds weird to me. I'm in Canada, though,

>>>> and

>>>>>>>>> they're not available here, so I've never seen one (I get a

> sighted

>>>>>>>>> person

>>>>>>>>> to measure my Lantus for me). Hopefully we will get them here

>>>> sometime

>>>>>>>>> in

>>>>>>>>> the future.

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>> Jen

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

Good thought, Mike. Right now I'm using Humolog and Humulin N. I think

both are available in pens, but one never knows what changes might be

needed. Thanks again for this good advice.

Re: Refilling the Lantus Opticlick

> >>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>> Hi Steve,

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>> I was just wondering how you like the Lantus pen. I've heard it

> >>> runs

> >>>> on

> >>>>>>>>> batteries which sort of sounds weird to me. I'm in Canada,

though,

> >>>> and

> >>>>>>>>> they're not available here, so I've never seen one (I get a

> > sighted

> >>>>>>>>> person

> >>>>>>>>> to measure my Lantus for me). Hopefully we will get them here

> >>>> sometime

> >>>>>>>>> in

> >>>>>>>>> the future.

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>> Jen

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

Mike,

I had no idea the storage time for insulin in pens was different from that

of vials. A Humalog cartridge usually lasts me about two weeks, and during

that two weeks it doesn't stay refridgerated. Thanks for the info.

Jen

[Guest guest]

It may depend upon the type of insulin. Don't take my word for it; check

the info on your insulin package. It tseems to me that Novolin 70/30

cartridges are to be kept at room temperature for no more than seven

days. But, as I say, this may well depend upon the type of insulin so be

sure to check the packaging.

Paradoxically, manufacturers recommend that you inject at room

temperature.

This isn't a problem for me in that a cartridge lasts me five days

exactly if I only do an initial airshot to set the plunger to touch the

cartridge.

Mike

> Mike,

>

> I had no idea the storage time for insulin in pens was different from that

> of vials. A Humalog cartridge usually lasts me about two weeks, and during

> that two weeks it doesn't stay refridgerated. Thanks for the info.

>

> Jen

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

It may depend upon the type of insulin. Don't take my word for it; check

the info on your insulin package. It tseems to me that Novolin 70/30

cartridges are to be kept at room temperature for no more than seven

days. But, as I say, this may well depend upon the type of insulin so be

sure to check the packaging.

Paradoxically, manufacturers recommend that you inject at room

temperature.

This isn't a problem for me in that a cartridge lasts me five days

exactly if I only do an initial airshot to set the plunger to touch the

cartridge.

Mike

> Mike,

>

> I had no idea the storage time for insulin in pens was different from that

> of vials. A Humalog cartridge usually lasts me about two weeks, and during

> that two weeks it doesn't stay refridgerated. Thanks for the info.

>

> Jen

>

>

>

>

>

>

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