[acb-diabetics] Insulin pen question

[barbieann519]

occasionally my needle gets bent, but I try to keep the pen at right angle 
to my abdomen. the only concern about a bent needle would be if she's trying 
to reuse the needle.
barb mattson
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: <acb-diabetics at acb.org>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 6:57 PM
Subject: [acb-diabetics] Insulin pen question


> Okay, let's see how I do at describing this. I'm asking this question for 
> someone who isn't online and uses an insulin pen, not sure which brand. So 
> here's the question. As she's had to increase her dosage, when she inserts 
> the needle and then pushes the plunger or whatever you do, when she's 
> finished, she's realizing that the needle is bent. I'm trying to imagine 
> what she could be doing and am wondering if it's just that in the process 
> of holding it there longer to account for the extra insulin, she's either 
> pressing too hard or moving the pen. Not having played with the newer pens 
> myself, how hard is it to hold them steady or straight when going in your 
> abdomin? Thanks for any hints or thoughts any of you may have.
>
> Veronica
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