Comments on: Syringes

By: elmo_15

elmo_15 — Mon, 19 May 2003 07:31:07 +0000

Ya Joan, he’s a good one. :o)
fp

By: elmo_15

elmo_15 — Sun, 18 May 2003 23:23:26 +0000

I download the bottle into 3 syringes and keep in the fridge till I need
‘em. They stay there 12 to 14 days(the last one). Haven’t had any probs
yet. also reusin up to 3 times so far.
fp

Subject: Re: [Insulinpumpusers] Syringes

By: elmo_15

elmo_15 — Sun, 18 May 2003 07:08:05 +0000

Ya I do, Jan
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Does anyone else reuse their syringes (MiniMed says it’s a no no) and
sometimes include the insulin that was left in the tubing too? What a waste
(20u)

Jan

By: daphne400

daphne400 — Sat, 17 May 2003 18:35:13 +0000

Hi Jan:
I don’t remember what pump you have, but I get the glass syringes for my
Disetronic thru Insulin Infusion Specialists in Louisiana. Only thing is they
don’t have any markings to just be able to eyeball how much is in the
syringe. Otherwise, they’re ok. I don’t have the 800 # here, it’s in my
rolodex at the office. Maybe Frank might have it, so Frank, if you do, drop
the #….Thanks, later, Joan

By: daphne400

daphne400 — Sat, 17 May 2003 10:27:32 +0000

Hi Leslie:
I remember reading it a while back, because I thought plastic syringes would
be more convenient. I think my pump trainer told me too. Gotta check it out
further. thanks, Joan

By: daphne400

daphne400 — Sat, 17 May 2003 02:19:52 +0000

Thanks Leslie, I appreciate the info…learning more each day…Joan

By: kristan_180

kristan_180 — Fri, 16 May 2003 01:01:16 +0000

Your remarks suggest another reason to use a bent needle! You can relocate it
every day, if this helps keep the Humilog effective….As I have noted in
previous posts, I do this often, and have had no difficulty with this process.
David

By: clair4

clair4 — Thu, 15 May 2003 17:25:01 +0000

Hi Joan its me again…where did you get the idea that insulin sticks to the
plastic walls of the syringes?….there is no data anywhere to support that
claim..again call the Lilly number for correct info….Leslie

By: clair4

clair4 — Thu, 15 May 2003 09:17:20 +0000

Dear Joan…I gathered from your previous message that you were infering that
the Humalog de-natures from being in the syringe for 48 hrs and the syringe
is lubricated etc and that why you didn’t advocate re-using syringes..Humalog
is structured chemically different than Reg and Lente..this however has no
bearing on its shelf life whatsoever..an unopened bottle of Humalog lasts up
to its exp date if refrigerated. If opened whether kept at room temp or
refrigerated, it will last 28 days provided it is kept at normal temps..if
the Humalog is exposed to 104 degrees for 2 hrs, then it begins to denature
(or lose its potency)..Lilly does have very strict guidelines for insuring
that their products meet all GMPs (good manufacturing practices) which
includes stability studies etc..all companys are inspected by the FDA to
insure that these practices are upheld..anyone can call the 800 # for Lilly
(on the bottle) to ask any questions..also though it should be noted that
Lilly does not have approval from the FDA for the use of Humalog in
pumps..this is the loophole in the law which allows a Dr to override FDA to

prescribe a drug (insulin) for "unapproved usage"..to sum up, it is in the
best interest for all us pumpers to use frequent testing of BS to check on a
site going bad..if your #’s are going high its most likely due to the site
(or something else-cheatng) but highly unlikely the insulins fault….good
luck with your studies Joan………..Leslie

By: roy_1600

roy_1600 — Wed, 14 May 2003 23:15:04 +0000

Hey gang:
does anybody subscribe to www.diabeteswell.com??
Dr. Joe is an endocrinologist. I have been logging on to read his other
comments, he has a lot of "horse-sense". Check it out…Joan