Sarahz
GLP-1 Apprentice
Ya I only like using the pens for my ghk-cu daily injections
Is a pen worth it or am I thinking about this too much?
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rtw01
Recently Joined
Because less than 100% of users are trained medical professionals, and YouTube doesn't count as formalized medical training?
Ted R
GLP-1 Enthusiast
Unless they are a proud graduate of University of TikTok Medical School. 😏
rtw01
Recently Joined
Do you have any idea how long it takes to pay off those student loans? lol
Darthplastic
Recently Joined
Update on my pen situation:
I bought two pens since I started to stack AOD and Serm. I am using Tirz with syringe only and I find that the pens are nice, fast, and easy to use with less pain than the syringe. The only negative is filling the cartridge and eliminating the air. I seem to lose probably a good 5-8 units trying to get the most stubborn air bubbles out. Its a 50% success rate when I lose less than 5 units (estimations, of course)
I agree that only with a daily dosing is a pen helpful, otherwise there isn't much of a benefit unless you are squeamish about needles.
I bought two pens since I started to stack AOD and Serm. I am using Tirz with syringe only and I find that the pens are nice, fast, and easy to use with less pain than the syringe. The only negative is filling the cartridge and eliminating the air. I seem to lose probably a good 5-8 units trying to get the most stubborn air bubbles out. Its a 50% success rate when I lose less than 5 units (estimations, of course)
I agree that only with a daily dosing is a pen helpful, otherwise there isn't much of a benefit unless you are squeamish about needles.
kaahhllll
GLP-1 Apprentice
I researched and bought four V2s because of this thread. I started with one, using it for my Reta, and bought three more this week for some other peps I have coming in.
While using syringes for once per week injections is totally okay and makes sense, I am EXTREMELY lazy when it comes to remedial tasks. So using a pen once a week and simply swapping on a new needle after pinning is so much easier for my dumb brain to accept. I'll probably never use the syringes for pinning moving forward.
zpped
Moderator
You should be storing the pen without any needle attached. So after pinning you remove the needle and don't put another one on until you're ready to use it again.
kaahhllll
GLP-1 Apprentice
I've seen conflicting points on this, I've seen to install a new needle and leave the cap on after pinning, to keep the end of the cartridge covered/sealed. And I've seen leaving the cartridge open with no needle to avoid leaks or air intrusion. Is the consensus to store without a needle?
zpped
Moderator
Read the step by step instructions
How Do You Use Insulin Pens?
Learn the step-by-step instructions for using an insulin pen.
my.clevelandclinic.org
christa_channing
GLP-1 Apprentice
I would not leave a needle in. It gives direct access from the outside of the vial to the inside of the vial.
desinr-gal
GLP-1 Novice
That makes sense. In that case, I should not get the kind that has a hole at the end. Good to know.
Sun_Seeker
GLP-1 Enthusiast
This is a very good point, and one I appreciate you making as I've just started dabbling in pens. My supplies are arriving daily. 😆 Surely one of these 3D print gurus offers a cap for the pen? I'm off to go research!
zpped
Moderator
It doesn't really matter. You should be wiping the end of the cartridge with an alcohol wipe before attaching a needle every time wether it is covered or not.
FlowerFairy
GLP-1 Enthusiast
And both Gansulin and Bird pens are now sold by several vendors. Goody’s, Underground and I think peppy’s.. but it might be Molecular Mischief..
desinr-gal
GLP-1 Novice
The people at all things peptides sell them I think, now that finally makes sense to me lol.
RadicalCrimson
GLP-1 Novice
Things I got reminded of recently:
- Savvio is really nice, because it stops at the little bit of the last remaining dose when you dial the dosage, rather than when you inject it. I believe it's the only pen that does that.
Then you know it's time to change the cartridge before injecting. - Double-sterilized cartridges often don't work well with automatic pens, because they're too hard to push for the spring. Need a manual pen.
Calm Logic
GLP-1 Specialist
The NovoPen 6 is a smart pen that digitally logs doses.
A new-to-me reseller of most of these pens seems to have good prices for domestic, including modified NovoPens. Like the NovoPen 4 for $29, and the NovoPen 6 for $60:
But they are currently sold out of the Savvio, which I see is popular among Canadian resellers.
A new-to-me reseller of most of these pens seems to have good prices for domestic, including modified NovoPens. Like the NovoPen 4 for $29, and the NovoPen 6 for $60:
But they are currently sold out of the Savvio, which I see is popular among Canadian resellers.
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desinr-gal
GLP-1 Novice
I found seller on Alibaba willing to sell small quantities, for pens, cartridges and cases,The NovoPen 6 is a smart pen that digitally logs doses.
A new-to-me reseller of most of these pens seems to have good prices for domestic, including modified NovoPens. Like the NovoPen 4 for $29, and the NovoPen 6 for $60:
But they are currently sold out of the Savvio, which I see is popular among Canadian resellers.
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