Re: bubble in the insulin syringe

[Guest guest]

I don't discard it, because I am using a sterile needle out of the pack. I just

put the insulin back into the vile and start all over again. I have been doing

it this way for at least 5 years and no problems.

Eleanor

bubble in the insulin syringe

I just recently started taking Lantus, and I have a question... what do you

do when you get a bubble in the syringe of insulin? I've tried flicking it

to get rid of the bubble, but that just moves it to the top. Sometimes I

can get rid of it, but if you can't, do you discard the whole syringe full

of insulin?

Sandy H.

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In a message dated 12/31/2003 11:08:07 PM Central Standard Time,

sandypaws5@... writes:

> I just recently started taking Lantus, and I have a question... what do you

> do when you get a bubble in the syringe of insulin? I've tried flicking it

> to get rid of the bubble, but that just moves it to the top. Sometimes I

> can get rid of it, but if you can't, do you discard the whole syringe full

> of insulin?

>

Pull back on the syring so you have loads of empty space at the top...now try

flicking it more firmly...the bubble should rise..if not...put the syringe

back into the container and inject that lantus back into the

bottle....btw...only do that if you use a new needle each time...if this is a

resued syring and

needle you should not do that.....don't want to contaminate the

bottle.....anyway..inject the lantus back into the bottle and start over....a

tiny bubble

isn't going to hurt you but it does make it hard to get an accurate

measurement....

Ressy

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hi

in my case if i get an air bubble i flick the syringe to get the bubble to the

top and press the syringe to expel the air before injecting. im not a medical

person but i doubt if a small air bubble is detrimental as you are injecting in

to muscle/fat and not intravenously.

[Guest guest]

I don't discard it, because I am using a sterile needle out of the pack.

I just put the insulin back into the vile and start all over again. I have

been doing it this way for at least 5 years and no problems.

Thanks, Eleanor :-) Glad to know that.

Sandy H.

[Guest guest]

Sandy, how are you doing with Lantus? You said your sugars were very high

and not able to get them down. I had this same experience and Lantus is

perfect for me. I love getting up to good fasting sugars!

Happy New Year to all!

Jo in Chilly MN

> I just recently started taking Lantus, and I have a question... what do

you

> do when you get a bubble in the syringe of insulin? > Sandy H.

[Guest guest]

>... what do you do when you get a bubble in the syringe of insulin? I've

>tried flicking it

>to get rid of the bubble, but that just moves it to the top. Sometimes I

>can get rid of it, but if you can't, do you discard the whole syringe full

>of insulin?

If the bubble is at the top, depress the syringe plunger to push some of

the insulin out the end of the needle, hopefully the bubble with it. If

it's a big-ish bubble, I'd start over but I don't worry much about a really

teeny one. No, *I* wouldn't discard the syringe full of insulin, I'd put it

back into the vial and try again . . . but then, after 24 years, I'm fairly

cavalier about insulin.

Sandy (the other one)

T1 - 1979

[Guest guest]

I was in the hospital with an IV and a large bubble was in the tube heading for

my vein. I had a fit and got the nurses who were in no way concerned. One bubble

was not to be concerned over????? This was my experience with bubbles. I have

given shots and gotten the bubble out of the syringe. G

[Guest guest]

How much Lantus are you injecting?

> I just recently started taking Lantus, and I have a question... what do you

> do when you get a bubble in the syringe of insulin? I've tried flicking it

> to get rid of the bubble, but that just moves it to the top. Sometimes I

> can get rid of it, but if you can't, do you discard the whole syringe full

> of insulin?

>

> Sandy H.

[Guest guest]

Thanks to all who gave me tips about getting rid of the air bubbles in the

syringe. After reading all the messages, I think I'm worrying a little too

much about doing everything perfectly. Good to know I can re-inject the

insulin, as long as the needle is sterile. I don't re-use the needles, so

that's not a problem. I guess I'll become an old hand at it in time :-)

Sandy H.

[Guest guest]

How much Lantus are you injecting?

My doctor wanted me to start with 20 units, but I can see that's not

enough. He'll probably increase the dose when I go in for my next

appointment in a couple of weeks.

Sandy

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Sandy

When my husband was first diagnosed he was told to take 15 units of Lantus in

PM. Every morning that his BG tested over 100 he was to up it by 2 units. He

did not have to ask the doctor if he needed to up the dosage, he was told to

do so. He did up the dosage until he reached 25 units then was able to back

down with low carb eating. He is off all of it now.

HTH

Janet

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How much Lantus are you injecting?

My doctor wanted me to start with 20 units, but I can see that's not

enough. He'll probably increase the dose when I go in for my next

appointment in a couple of weeks.

Sandy

One day your life will flash in front of you; Make it worth watching.

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Sandy

When my husband was first diagnosed he was told to take 15 units of Lantus

in

PM. Every morning that his BG tested over 100 he was to up it by 2 units.

He

did not have to ask the doctor if he needed to up the dosage, he was told

to

do so. He did up the dosage until he reached 25 units then was able to

back

down with low carb eating. He is off all of it now.

HTH

That's great :-)

Sandy H.

[Guest guest]

Sandy, how are you doing with Lantus? You said your sugars were very high

and not able to get them down. I had this same experience and Lantus is

perfect for me. I love getting up to good fasting sugars!

Happy New Year to all!

Hi, Jo... sorry I'm so late responding to this message, but it was lost in

another folder. I just found it with 3 other messages from you and

re-directed them to the right folder. A belated Happy New Year to you!

Yes, my sugars were very high, and the Lantus is working well, but I think

I'll have to increase my dose a bit, as they're still 200 in the morning,

but much better than 300 :-) How much do you take? I take 20 units at

night right now.

Sandy

[Guest guest]

hi

ive been on lantis for a year now and about 3 months ago had to divide dosage in

2 and take it night and morning as it didnt last 24 hours .i currently take 24

units am and 24 units pm as well as metformin still struggling to get result 2

hours after eating much below 12 this would be over 200 in usa.i have recently

reduced my carb intake and this is helping a lot

Sandy wrote:

Sandy, how are you doing with Lantus? You said your sugars were very high

and not able to get them down. I had this same experience and Lantus is

perfect for me. I love getting up to good fasting sugars!

Happy New Year to all!

Hi, Jo... sorry I'm so late responding to this message, but it was lost in

another folder. I just found it with 3 other messages from you and

re-directed them to the right folder. A belated Happy New Year to you!

Yes, my sugars were very high, and the Lantus is working well, but I think

I'll have to increase my dose a bit, as they're still 200 in the morning,

but much better than 300 :-) How much do you take? I take 20 units at

night right now.

Sandy