Insulin Injection Pens- 180 Questions Answered

I am type 1 insulin dependent diabetic taking injections every day for last 10 years. Recently i read about insulin pens which look less intimidating. How are they different from injections and are they better or worse?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 2107 Views v

Dr. Raja Selvarajan Diabetologist | Bangalore

certainly Newer insulin delivery devices are much better its comfortable easy to use , can be carried easily, dosing is very accurate and its provided with child lock and mechanisms for visually ch ... Read More

My father has been prescribed insulin...we have got the insulin pen...I have a question...that do we need to dispose off the needle after every single use...or can we use the same needle on him every time...and please tell some other important tips while using this insulin pen

Asked for Male, 20 Years 173 Views v

Dr. Suja P Sukumar Endocrinologist | Ernakulam

Ideally one needle should be used only once and disposed after use. But in practical purposes you can use it for 3-4 pricks. But with each injection, the tip of the needle becomes blunt and it be caus ... Read More

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Can lantus cartridges be used with All star insulin pen... doctor prescribed solostar pen... Since it is single use can we use reusable all star pen instead

Asked for Female, 56 Years 1034 Views v

Dr. Abhyudaya Verma Endocrinologist | Indore

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Hi. Yes it can be used. ... Read More

My mother having diabetes blood pressure and he is on insulin... I need novomix 30 pen and injections

Asked for Male, 62 Years 1425 Views v

Dr. Jawad Ahmed Diabetologist | Hyderabad

You probably need to get in touch with the nearest medical hall. ... Read More

I want to shift from insulin pen to insulin vial,which will be effective for diabetes control but which will be less expensive

Asked for Male, 0 Years 172 Views v

Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla Diabetologist | Solapur

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Vials are cheaper.100iu vials are equally effective ... Read More

Hi mada/ sir my daughter have Type 1 diebetes and I m keeping insulin pen in refrigerator but when we are going for out of station how can i carry insulin in train while travelling is it ok to carry insulin pen without ice box in train or as u suggest me

Asked for Female, 8 Years 192 Views v

Dr. Pravishal D Adling Diabetologist | Pune

According to me, u should carry insulin storage cool pouches while travelling, rather than carrying ice boxes. ... Read More

Does anyone know if Lantus Cartridges fit into Novo Pen 4? I've been using Lantus SoloStar but want to make a switch to a refillable pen.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 20 Views v

Dr. Sudeep Putta Manohar Internal Medicine | Bangalore

No it does not. You need a all star pen ... Read More

Our doctor prescribed H. Mixtard 30/70 injection 14 units in morning and 10 units in night, if we want to move to pen type what medicine we should buy and how much unit to use

Asked for Female, 62 Years 100 Views v

Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

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Same dose same medications ... Read More

Hi, my mother was administered with steroids because of which she started showing high sugar levels. she was put on insulin injections. now the steroid dose is reduced and for past 2 days, she is showing normal sugar levels. can i altogether discontinue insulin injection or it need to be done gradually. kindly help.

Asked for Female, 56 Years 148 Views v

Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

It needs to be tampered down gradually based on sugar readings ... Read More

My dad sugar level before food is 156 and after is 335. He is taking tablets for 17+ years. Now doctor suggests him to take insulin injection instead of tablets. Is that ok and safe?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 135 Views v

Dr. Bharath Muthuthangam T General Physician | Madurai

Yes ... Read More

I have been asked to start with metformin for my grm if it not helpful than with insulin FIASP flex touch pen .How many minutes before meal do I have to use this???

Asked for Female, 33 Years 28 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

Immediately before meals after checking sugar level ... Read More

Hello, Recently diagnosed with insulin resistant. My endocrinologist suggested to start wegovy or mounjaro once a week . I am confused to take which one as these injections have very bad side effects , as I have have thyroid and arthritis. Please guide me which brand will be better for me for long period of time with my medical condition. Thank you

Asked for Female, 36 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

How mush is sugar level and weight . These medicines to be taken on high values ... Read More

I take 20 units of Human MIXTARD 30/70 insulin in the morning and 20 units in the evening. HM 30/70 is not available in medical stores and a Medical Doctor mentioned that the company is stopping production altogether. My query is : Can I take Huminsulin 30/70 instead of HM 30/70? Will the dosage remain remain the same? Thank you.

Asked for Female, 59 Years 127 Views v

Dr. Zohaib Adnan Endocrinologist | Kolkata

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Yes, Huminsulin 30/70 can be used in place of Mixtard 30/70. Both have the same 30% regular insulin + 70% NPH combination. In most patients, the dose remains the same, but check fasting and post-meal ... Read More

Hi, i have to take insulin along with the medicine however due to some reason I need to travel for some time .I need to know do I need to refrigerate insulin pen as it is not possible does it reduces the effectiveness of insulin please respond.

Asked for Female, 40 Years 93 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

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You can buy insulin cooling bag available online to keep insulin at desired temp while travelling or keep in ice in handbag in perfect condition. Do not expose to sunlight ... Read More

I have accidently accidently pricked on my mother's insulin injection, blood came, what to dio further

Asked for Female, 30 Years 699 Views v

Dr. Kshitij Paliwal General Practitioner | Rajsamand

If you have injected insuilin in your body go to a hospital nearby and get glucose drips along with monitoring of blood glucose, if insuilin did not enter your body not then no need to worry even if b ... Read More

Neck pen, and neck node pen ,all body slowly pen ,there is problem to eat milk, patient vomiting in nature , fnac test done

Asked for Male, 32 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Priyasha Damodara Oncologist | Hyderabad

Hi, Neck pain, swelling, vomiting and generalised body pain requires further examination and evaluation. As you have mentioned that FNAC has been done, kindly attach the report for further assessment ... Read More

Hi I'm 28 weeks pregnant now and my insulin timings are everyday before eating dinner Doc suggested 2 units of insulin Is this 2 units reduce my sugar levels if yes how many days it will take to reduce because I'm taking it from Tuesday night today if I check pbs is 104 pre lunch 96 should take pre dinner and before bed also Is it working for me ?

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 550 Views v

vibha sharma Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Chandigarh

2units is very less dose, insulin dosage can take some days to be adjusted according to your blood sugar fluctuations. ... Read More

Hi thanx in advance dr. My weight 105kg height 6feet. On aug 2023 i am diagnosed with diabetes due to kidney stone surgery. From that i am taking humanmix insulin mrng 15, night 10 afternoon trajenta 5mg. In aug my hba1c is 9.6 after last month i checked hba1c is 6%. Now i changed my insulin level. Now i am having 16 hrs fasting method. Is it ok to

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Asked for Male, 32 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Karthic Kumar K R Nephrologist/Renal Specialist | Coimbatore

Hi pa .. the hba1c seems erratic .. the change doesn't correlate properly . .. can u WhatsApp on 959798368zero .. or connect here .. I'll help u with issues .. also will fix proper dosing for u .. inn ... Read More

Hi i am recently diagnosed Diabetic on 12.08.2023 while having kidney stone surgery. After three months passed my hba1c level is 6% now. Doing physical activities daily. Can i withdrawal my insulin injection and switch to tablets or shall i continue my insulin. On 8.2023 my hba1c is 9.6% now my hba1c is 6%

Asked for Male, 32 Years 34 Views v

Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

Its good that your HbA1c is under control. Kindly consult now as we can discuss and treat with you appropriate medications. ... Read More

Is doing pen pushups more than half hour in a day is harmfull how much tym we can do this exercise in a day

Asked for Female, 23 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Nikhilesh Shete Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangli

Better you take squint surgeon or orthoptist opinion ... Read More

My mother has been on insulin for the past 2 years she takes lupisulin m 50/50 IU 40 through vial and syringe now the insulin Injector pen which I have bought have a cartridge of lupisulin m 50/50 IU 100 and she takes 12 units though syringe so how much unit of cartridge should be administered to her ?

Asked for Female, 53 Years 126 Views v

Dr. Mohamed Riyaz General Practitioner | Chennai

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Kindly consult ... Read More

What does plain insulin ? I mean which type of insulin is plain insulin ? ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Asked for Female, 19 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Jatin Agrawal Gastroenterologist | Vadodara

It's is generally regular insulin ... Read More

Doctor suggested me for taking insulin 2unit before every meal because of gestational diabetes...I am little bit confused...can I take insulin in an empty stomach or eat some fruits . Then take insulin?

Asked for Female, 0 Years 116 Views v

Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist | Lucknow

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You can take insulin on an empty stomach but you must eat something within half an hour, as must have been advised by your Doctor. ... Read More

During gestational diabetes , can I take insulin at morning after eating apple or in an empty stomach ???

Asked for Female, 0 Years 157 Views v

Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist | Lucknow

The dose of insulin is adjusted as per your "fasting blood sugar" (which was done during planning the treatment). And she should take her breakfast within the specified time period after taking Insuli ... Read More

When i m talking to my gf or watching romantic movie or siting with gf some fluid come out from my penic. Plz suggest me.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 1976 Views v

Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

Take proper knowledge about this first Chat online ... Read More

Iam non diabetic with glucose 92 after fasting . still during course of ivf insulin injection are suggested( after transfer) . they have criteria like after 32 age they are given to the all female. any side effects ? does it allow normal person to go into coma?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 195 Views v

Dr. Neha Vashisth Obstetrician | Jaipur

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Please give advice...who is best insulin for long time cover in one day 1-human insulin mixture iu 40 2- human insulin R ..( regular) What's is defference between

Asked for Male, 27 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I'm giving my mother insulin injections and there has been some bruising on the injection site since a few days. Should I be concerned? The images are attached

Asked for Male, 17 Years 151 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Is that same in all injection sites... for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

Fiasp Insulin pen fill cartridges (unopened) were kept in the freezer mistakenly and frozen solid. Can we bring the insulin cartridges to room temperature and use?

Asked for Female, 69 Years 142 Views v

Dr. Vaishali Krishna Digrajkar General Physician | Thane

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It's far more dangerous not advisable ... Read More

My mistakely i put pen on my mouth.should i be worried... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...i will never do it again

Asked for Male, 21 Years 195 Views v

Dr. Vardhan Garg Pulmonologist | Dehradun

Just wash your mouth ... Read More

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