[acb-diabetics] Insulin pen question

[Mike Freeman]

Veronica:

It's usually pretty easy to hold the pen straight going in although 
(contrary to the usual advice and instructions, I sneak the third finger of 
the hand holding the pen part way along the needle to guide it in 
straighter). I use my other hand to hold the pen steady as I push down the 
plunger; I prefer to use my index finger rather than the oft-advised thumb. 
My experience is that, more often than not, the needle bends when pulling it 
out of the skin.

More questions, please ask.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: <acb-diabetics at acb.org>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 3:57 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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