Insulin Syringes and Pens Overview

[SUSSTURUCU]

WHY don't USE TO İNSULİN PUMP ??

[1HappyDiabetic]

@SUSSTURUCU Relax my friend I use a pump. This is an educational video for those that are newly diagnosed or can't afford 6k or have insurance coverage. Consider yourself lucky. You can see in my other video several pump and cgms overviews as well.

[jackasbill]

Thanks for the info. Just started taking injections myself.

[prajna8]

Are air bubbles in insulin pens really serious? What happens if air bubbles are injected due to oversight or carelessness from an insulin pen? Have you ever injected air bubbles by accident unknowingly?

[Avallido89]

@prajna8 your blood is naturally oxygenated... at quite a good amount. if you accidentally put a tiny little bit of air in there its not bad.

[shaunkluzek]

I am glad your happy Bill, i have been a type one for 33 years and its great to see you so happy and that your doing this video, the best part for me was the fact tha you mentioned having needles which you get so used to having around but people mistake you for a drug addict, great vid, so happy to see you well. Love Shaun

[chumbulezco]

Type 1 or 2 have the same symtoms or both are the same,explain please and thanks for these informatives videos.

[megryannonotthatone]

type 1 is worse than type 2, type 1 the pancreas is completely unable to make insulin, type 2 is just the pancreas cant keep up or the insulin isnt good enough this is caused by old age or obesity. type 1 and type 2 may have some similarities but type 1 is more serious. Another thing is that type 2 is preventable and can go away. type 1 is thought to be genitic and can never go away unless they find a cure

[1HappyDiabetic]

Well Said!

[megryannonotthatone]

thanks!

[chumbulezco]

Thanks for the info, can type 2 be cure? thanks again!

[megryannonotthatone]

well i've been told by one of my nurses once a diabetic always a diabetic...type 2 can certinally be treated and sometimes well enough that it seems to go away...but that person will still need check blood sugar and doctores visis to make sure that the problem doesnt return...its the same with gestational diabetes ( diabetes that occur during pregnatecy) its goes away but the mom is more likely to get type 2 later on in life

[chumbulezco]

@megryannonotthatone , thanks!

[1HappyDiabetic]

Type 1 the pancreas produces no insulin. WIth Type 2 diabetes the pancreas can still work but might not produce enough insulin to get sugars down, (it's not as effective anymore) or the body has trouble breaking down food properly to get target blood glucose levels.

[hucgirl8]

Hi Bill,

I know you made this video awhile back but I just wanted to say thanks, it was very informative, as a type 1 diabetic also I can relate to the guage of the needles! This is very tricky business when it come to the pain, and it not hurting as much, pens are the best! Thought about the pump, a little scared, yet; I'd like to get away from needles, what do you think of the pumps?Nice to meet ya!

[1HappyDiabetic]

Hey, glad you found me!!! Pens are great aren't they. HUGE difference from needles with pain and accuracy. Same can be said for pumps, you can deliver .005th of a unit. Pumps offer more flexibily when it comes to eating and not eating for that matter. I love my pump. They have their advantages. They act more like a pancreas should compaired to shots. Check out some of my pumps vids. Send me a message if you want to know more or have questions.

[megryannonotthatone]

i have had the pump since i was 11 i got diabetes when i was 6 1/2... the pump is awesome...i think of the pump as a tool that sets u free from needles and food restrictions...hope u enjoy ur pump

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[phlewis86]

I Just want to say that your videos have helped me to better deal with being diabetic. I think the best thing about your videos is you are very positive and I think that many times that is the best medicine of all.

[1HappyDiabetic]

Thank you for your kind words! I think you are right, being positive really is the best medicine. The best part is that being positive is all up to us.... There are no perscriptions for that. Keep up the good work.

[whitchry9]

Is that a cat in the background?

[1HappyDiabetic]

Yup it's Bella a cute little rag doll

[HadesOnEarth]

For pen needles I will only use the 8mm, 31 gauge. I can't stand the 5mm, and delivery is never very effective.

[HadesOnEarth]

I find a 31 gauge needle to be more comfortable tho. Great vid... Type 1 diabetic myself.

[claudiastrauss]

Just subscribed.

[Spinner1593]

OMG when you said "Well, its gone" I kinda laughed cuz at first you looked kinda shocked, but you went on to say another thing, lol.

[1HappyDiabetic]

lol

[flashof14]

i was just diagnosed 2 weeks ago...i am on syringes and i LOVE that auto inject thing...i just cant seem to give myself a shot for some reason so it really help. i just found out that i get to go on a pen soon so i will be happy about that. thanks

[1HappyDiabetic]

That auto inject thing was like the invention of the car to me!!!!

[8xbrontex8]

Hi

what is the medical name for a high and low

is a low hypoglucemic **i can't spell

I just wanted to know beacause my grandfather is a type one and last week they (doctors) thought i was beacause i was showing like 4 out of 5 signs so ya.....

comment back please

[Mariana000Mendes]

Hi, im portuguese soo... In portuguese it's hiperglicemia in english i think it is hyperglucemic !

[IMCrazyQuick]

Great informative vid! Isn't it amazing how many diabetic products are sold? Diabetes IS a huge industry. I've tried different syringes and I still like the larger diameter 1cc because I can hold it between my fingers and give myself a shot in the arm. I can't get a grip on the smaller diameter syringes. I do have some scaring but I found a lot of drawbacks to using the pump. I was on a pump for a year then went back to shots.

[1HappyDiabetic]

Have you tried the Insulin Pens? They are thicker on the base, hold much more insulin, and have a smaller needle point. That mit be a good option for you. Thanks for your posts, they help everyone.

[luvmuffine09]

im taking injections i want a pump though but i dont know which type too get!

[TRAINFAIR]

i'am 14 years old and ive had diabetic for 7 years now and was just wondering how long have u been on the pump and where do u inject it

i have been on the pump for around 3 years and my skin is getting sore so iam going back to the pen for a short while.

[1HappyDiabetic]

Hey trainfair. You know... a pump break might be a good thing for ya. A new routine a new look on things. Its hard.

I found when I was on multiple daily injections and doing it correctly I gained a bit more scar tissue then using a pump.

The pump infusion sets I think tend to be more sore... which stinks.

Good luck, let me know what you end up doing... how to make the switch back over to shots....

BTW since you are doing shots again are you taking a look at Symulin?

[BenU314159]

This was a good overview on syringes and pens. I have only ever used syringes. I was wondering if you could do a video about your thoughts on pumps, from a diabetics point of view. Obviously you think pumps are a good idea (because you have one), but I am more interested if you think the gains were large or small, if it has helped your management... ect.

Anyways, if you ever get the time that would be a video that I would like to see. Good work.

[1HappyDiabetic]

Sorry I didn't comment earlier... I was in a bit of a jam with the videos I was making and the company i worked for... BUT THE HANDCUFFS are off.

I couldn't do certain material, pumps being one of them and my employeer made me take down 3 of my videos....one of which was my best i thought.

So soon to come the pump vids for sure!

The pens are really good my friend. Take this quote. "its hard to change from something that works, to something that work better."

Good Luck!

[mysubsbang]

you worked for medtronic???

[654321825]

Thanks for all the cool information, not that I'll be needing it, but it was really interesting. And I wanna ask you were you bought the syringes, the insulin syringes, from which store and how much do they cost, and if they are legal for people without diabities, or however it is spelled? I'm just very interested in syringes, I was playing with them when I was little, so i thought I would see the American syringes, not Bulgarian, were I live.

[1HappyDiabetic]

The can be purchased at a Pharmacy with a prescription I know. That is how I would get them. I have haven't purchased syringes in a few years, I use an Insulin Pump now.

My Advice would be to stop playing with syringes. :-)

[654321825]

Thanks for the advaice. Anyway, I forgot to tell you something the last time. Your friends thought you were drug abused, lol.

[mysubsbang]

are you realy that stupid man? the only thing you would play with them for is drug use. you need a good counsler and rehab pal. syringes are not to be played with. they are a medical tool and most times a life saving tool.

[1HappyDiabetic]

I agree, I can think of a million things better then playing with syringes

[swinburn1]

Thanks Bill, really great work. btw nice kitty :)

[khristie29]

How often do you change needles in insulin pens with mutiple shots?

[1HappyDiabetic]

Well now that's a taboo question.

Instructed by Doctor: Only One time.

The needles or tips become dull and contain possible bacteria with futher use.

I always tried as best I could to do the "one and done" sometimes if there was an emergency I used them more then once.

Its Taboo because it is just like how often do you replace your Finger Pricker? You are instructed to do so after every stick.

If I can afford the supplies, then I try not to replace after everyone.

[asldkjsaldk]

It's great that you made these videos. I'm a pharmacy technician and I will definitely recommend looking on youtube if a patient needs help at home.

[1HappyDiabetic]

thank you so much.

[1HappyDiabetic]

So true... ha ha ha. Those were the days. You should try hanging a pump from your butt. Everyone doing it. Or the hang the pump by accident on the doorknob. My personal favorite. See, you are right, there are advantages to everything! Thank you for your post. :-)

[lemonylimes]

i love the syringes so much more then the pens.. the pens you need to hold in for so long, syringes are quicker and easier - for me anyway... plus the syringes can hang out of your arms haha

[Elinaa85]

Watching your videos really make me feel better about my diabetes :) I am completely new, and very scared of needles :S Those syringes really freaked me out! I am a chicken with the 6mm 32G Pen needles even :O

[1HappyDiabetic]

Oh no! A Chicken, how about we say, "nelwy educating" instead. Well I just did, so forget that. Needles stick, bottom line... its true. Wishing that to change, not likely so how can we manage it better. I liked the small tips on my Insulin pens, they were as close to hurtless as they got for me. Travel well too. If you do the breathing technique and pinch I show in the "How to Do an Insulin Shot in your Stomach" Video check it out, let me know what you think. Thanks for your comment.

[Elinaa85]

I am dealing with it better and better now. Not as scared now :) I have watched that video too, and that trick works for me :D Or well, I do not feel pain really, it is more the fact that I am afraid of needles, but I am overcoming it now :) At least with the diabetes related needles!

[1HappyDiabetic]

You know a pump could be an option. I love mine. Its like doing a shot once every 3 or 4 days compared to all the shots you would do, 4 days x 5 shots lets say ='s 20 shots. I change my infusion site for my pump every 3 days or so. I don't even feel it. It's like wearing a sticker for a few days. I sit right on mine when I have it in my butt and I drive 4-7 hours somedays on it, don't even notice it. Hope this insight gives you some courage. :-)

[Elinaa85]

I might try a pump sometime in the future, when I have learned more about living with diabetes and if I find enough courage to use those huge needles that is on the set. But I fear I might be getting a reaction to the glue too, I can get reactions to normal bandaids sometimes :( But a pump really seems to be convenient. My friend has used one, but she prefers the pen.

[1HappyDiabetic]

Yeah.. thats the management end of the therapy..... The other end is Glucose Control. How much do you want? You have the choice everyday. Do you take 1 unit of humolog insulin out of a pen, or if your want 100% more percision you can get a pen to deliver in half units!!! Or choose a pump that can deliver insulin to you in .0025 of an accurate unit of insulin. I believe there is a difference in amount of insulin I need when I am 200, compaired to when I am 212. Hard to be accurate w/shots

[agelast1]

lol woohoo .nice upbeat vid ty

[laurenrd]

I am a pediatric and adult diabetes educator. Love your videos!

[1HappyDiabetic]

Thank you so very much. I really care about the younger kids that get Diagnosed. It is a dramatic family change to go through.

Hopefully some day I'll get some crediations and stop by your office :-)

[bloty02]

oh and thanks for the advice, and thats acute cat

[1HappyDiabetic]

We LOVE Bella. She was a rescue cat.

[bloty02]

you realy are a hapy diabetic. im not im qite deppressed, but iv only been diagnosed foe 2 years, do u think it will change for me,since your 19 years. i sent a vid

[1HappyDiabetic]

Great send me a video. Try to become and expert on your diabetes. In your search you'll become smarter. Who plays Doctor the other 59 days if you see your Doctor every 60 days?

You do... congrats! Be proud of that.

[trezweezy]

i got a to take shots and that shot u take a night i take 20 units

[allinalli]

which kind do you use more. the pen ore the regular?

[CoolChica12]

I think I just passed out

[palylulu]

have u thought about goin on an insulin pump??

[shelaughs]

Hey Hap! I want to thank you for putting together such a charming and informative video. I am a relatively newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic and have really been put through the ringer on the meds thingie. I feel like a big ol guinea pig. I have used the syringes, Opticlick and just today, have been given the Humalog pens to use. Was hoping to find a good little primer on them so went to Youtube and... Here you are! You provided a much needed service. Good on ya! Thanks again, Friend.

[1HappyDiabetic]

THANK YOU so much for "your" words. Just like diabetes, I'm trying to make good decisions with it and touch good people like you... but with a little diabetes twist we share. Diabetes is my ultimate life regular.

Take Care and speak often, I'll listen.

[1HappyDiabetic]

Thank you

[fabulouslydarling]

Yeah I hate how people think you have a syringe it is something bad. I was giving a shot and someone walked in and freaked out because they thought I was doing drugs. Thanks for educating people in a friendly and effective way!

[1HappyDiabetic]

In College I played Football and my RA during a fire inspection found my "shot container" I almost got expelled for using steriods.  Not to mention 2 other times nice police personal have made mistakes of my diabetes treatment. 6 cops cars later and their Cheif's comments of "I'm sorry this happened to you." Awful what can I saw :-) I understand...

[lantusappreciation]

I use syringes with 8mm length (pretty short), 31 gauge, going up to 30 units. BD ultra fine II.

Steroids are done with waaaay longer needles for intramuscular injections.

My endo and CDE say that the opticlick leaks too much.

Syringe users can get much smaller syringes than you have!

[1HappyDiabetic]

The "shots" (thats what I call them, a bit old school) I used in the Video are about 8-10 years old. Seriously. I know... throw them out... I made this video instead. I have used a "shot" to treat my Diabetes in about 7 years. Don't worry I am not injecting these monsters!!! But hey, they worked at the time!