• Can I re-use your insulin syringes?
• What does the gauge number (and other
size numbers) mean?
• I currently use ½ inch needles,
can I switch to a short 5/16 inch needle?
• What kinds of markings are on your syringes?
• What does U 100 mean?
• Can I dilute the insulin?
• Isn't it better to use an insulin pen?
• How can I avoid air bubbles?
• What happens if I inject insulin into
a muscle instead of into subcutaneous fat?
• How can I avoid hitting muscle tissue?
• Where should I inject insulin?
• Why do injections sometimes hurt and
sometimes I feel almost nothing?
• Why do I sometimes get a bruise after
the injection?
• Where can I buy ReliOn® syringes?
• Are ReliOn® syringes latex
free?
How can I dispose of my used syringes?
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Can I re-use your insulin syringes?
No. Our syringes are designed for single use only, therefore,
we recommend that you use each syringe only once. The re-use of
syringes makes the needle duller and less lubricated, which makes
the injection more painful. In addition, the risk of infection
is greater with re-use.
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What does the gauge number (and other
size numbers) mean?
The higher the gauge number, the thinner the needle. Gauge
numbers for insulin syringes are 27 to 31. We have 29, 30 and 31
gauge in our line. The length of the 29 gauge needle is ½ inch.
The 30 gauge and 31 gauge needles are shorter, measuring 5/16 inch.
Use 3/10cc syringes for up to 30 units of insulin, 1/2 cc syringes
for up to 50 units and 1cc syringes for up to 100 units.
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I currently use ½ inch needles,
can I switch to a short 5/16 inch needle?
Short needles are not for everyone. Check with your doctor
before switching from a standard to a short needle, as insulin
absorption rate could differ.
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What kinds of markings are on your syringes?
Our markings range from ½ unit to 2 unit increments,
depending on the volume of the syringe. Here is the breakout:
- 1cc - 2 unit increments
- 1/2cc - 1 unit increments
- 3/10cc - ½ unit increments
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What does U 100 mean?
U 100 stands for the insulin concentration/strength. Most
insulin syringes sold in the USA (including ours) are U 100 and
made for U 100 insulin. U 100 insulin is common in the U.S. and
Canada. U40 insulin is more common in Europe and has a lower concentration.
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Can I dilute the insulin?
Please consult with your health professional.
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Isn't it better to use an insulin pen?
Insulin pens are very comfortable to carry. If you use
only one type of insulin, insulin pens can be very practical. But
you cannot mix different types of insulin with the pen. For a modern
diabetes treatment regime you would need more injections. With
syringes, you simply mix long and short acting insulin and give
it to your body with only one injection.
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How can I avoid air bubbles?
Keep the syringe filled with insulin in an upright position
and tap it slightly with your finger so that the air bubbles rise
to the top. Then, just press the plunger to get the bubbles out
of the syringe. A bubble-free liquid is important to give the right
dosage to the body.
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What happens if I inject insulin into
a muscle instead of into subcutaneous fat?
The insulin might act differently, or ineffectively. It
won't decrease your blood sugar the same way you're used to when
you inject into the fat.
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How can I avoid hitting muscle tissue?
Carefully pick up your syringe. Pinch a fold of skin between
your thumb and forefinger at the position you want to inject the
insulin. Do not pinch too hard. Avoid sticking the needle into
your arm as often there's not enough fat above the muscle.
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Where should I inject insulin?
Consult your health professional.
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Why do injections sometimes hurt and
sometimes I feel almost nothing?
It may hurt more when you touch a small subcutaneous nerve
with the needle. You cannot know where these nerves are before
you inject. Always use a new syringe for each injection to reduce
pain.
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Why do I sometimes get a bruise after
the injection?
You get a bruise when you destroy small subcutaneous blood
vessels with your needle. You can reduce this risk by using a new
syringe for each injection.
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Where can I buy ReliOn® syringes?
Our syringes are available only at Wal-Mart and Sam's
Club pharmacies.
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Are ReliOn® syringes
latex free?
Yes, all our insulin injections packaged since 1999 have
been latex-free.
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How can I dispose of my used syringes?
You can dispose of your used syringes in a puncture resistant
container, following local ordinances. Call your local health department
for details.
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Who do I contact if I have more questions?
For specific questions concerning ReliOn syringes, call
customer support at 1.888.922.0400
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