Injecting

Hi

I just wondering if anyone is or has experienced that when injecting as you are pulling the needle out that all the insulin hasn't been injected as it drops out and I'm worried that I'm not getting all the insulin. I hold the pen in for 10-15 seconds before withdrawing and I frequently change my injection sites. It's happened more since I changed to smaller needles and disposable pens. Please can anyone help?

Yeah, you're not the only one Lucy! I've switched to the 4mm needles for the past 14 months. We're told to count to 6 before withdrawing! It happens occasionally. But like you say once can be enough! It seems like the whole dose has been wasted! I have 2 Novopens,- 1 for Levemir 1 for Novorapid! Checking the dial with 2units from time to time! Does it happen when you inject in certain areas?

It happens more in my stomach. I'm on the 4mm too. I was on 8mm. I'm considering ringing and speaking to my diabetes nurse. It happens on every injection now.

I find it happens less if I stop pinching the skin before withdrawing the needle.

You shouldn't need to pinch with 4mm needles! Have you got any firm areas of skin? Does it hurt to inject?

Do you think I should be using a bigger needle? The insulin stings when it's goes in everytime yes

If you're injecting into slim/lean areas then 4mm is fine! Bigger needles & pinching up of the skin is intended for fattier skin tissue! You're changing sites regularly?

Had any luck with your needles Lucy?

No :-(. It's only happening with my humalog quikpen I have no problem with my levemir it's the humalog. Anyone else experiencing this?

No :-(. It's only happening with my humalog quikpen I have no problem with my levemir it's the humalog. Anyone else experiencing this?