1/2 unit marked syringes

We are having difficulty sourcing U40 0.5 ml syringes with 1/2 unit markings. We will probably need to increase to 1.25u Caninsulin and it will be difficult to judge correct dose with 1 unit markings only. We did have some Sol-M ones from vet but they can't get any more it seems. Any suggestions, please? We are in UK.

 

I believe @Alexi found some U40 syringes with 1/2 unit markings in the UK. I have tagged her and she will let you know when she comes on.

 

Here:
https://www.adwdiabetes.com/search.aspx?keywords=u40 insulin syringes with half unit marks

EDIT: Sorry, didn't realize you were in the UK. I doubt ADW ships medical supplies overseas.

 

Does ADW ship to the UK?

 

I doubt it, Mary Ann, I just made an edit to my post, didn't realize she was in the UK.

 

OK Thanks I know Alexi had found some in the UK but I can't find that post right now.

There should be some sort of Sticky on the Caninsulin/Vetsulin forum with places that U40 syringes with 1/2 unit markings can be purchased in different parts of the world. There are more and more C/V users joining up lately

 

That's a great idea, I agree whole-heartedly!

 

I'll put a "bug" in some ears and see if we can't get something going at some point.

 

Here is the link for the 40U syringes with 1/2u markings for the UK.
http://www.vetuk.co.uk/insulin-syri...nsulin-syringe-with-needle-box-of-100-p-11335

 

Maybe here?
http://www.vetuk.co.uk/insulin-syri...nsulin-syringe-with-needle-box-of-100-p-11335
or
https://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/u40-insulin-syringe-0-5ml-10-pack-caninsulin-replacement/prd-0107641

 

I've just looked at the VetUK page for these syringes, and they appear to be out of stock. (Have emailed them to ask when they'll be in stock again).

Ann @Ann & Liz , if they look like being out of stock for a while then another option would be to use U100 syringes (normally used with U100 insulin) but with a conversion chart for use with U40 insulin... (Do ask if you want more info about this....)

Eliz

 

Ah, that was a quick reply!
But unfortunately....

"Good Afternoon,

Thank you for your email. Unfortunately the VetUK 0.5ml U40 Insulin Syringe with Needle (Box of 100) are currently sold out until the middle of November, apologies for this inconvenience."

 

Ann @Ann & Liz ,

I'm happy to send you some U100 syringes to try out if you'd like to have a go with those? Just PM me your address if you're interested. Or you can buy them from a number of places online. VetUK sell them, but Amazon often have good prices. Most of us using U100 syringes in the UK use the BD 0.3ml ones with half-unit markings ('Demi'), as shown here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MicroFine-0-3ml-Insulin-Syringes-U100/dp/B00K86ZO20

You'd be using them with a conversion chart (see link below). As an example, to get 1.2 units of U40 Caninsulin you'd be drawing insulin up to the 3 unit mark in a U100 syringe.
http://www.felinediabetes.com/insulin-conversions.htm

Eliz

 

How frustrating that VetUK are out of stock! I just got a new order but they are cheap, maybe why there has been a rush on them.
I have found other sites showing u40 syringes with 1/2 unit markings (you need the smallest volume either 0.5ml or 0.3ml)
http://www.pioneervet.co.uk/Sol-M-U40-Insulin-Syringe price not shown but looks to be the same product as vet uk - you have to create an account to view prices
https://www.petdrugsonline.co.uk/ca...etes/prozinc-u-40-insulin-syringes-(120-pack) 0.3ml so easier to eyeball but expensive!

 

Thanks, Alexi, will get something sorted and hopefully will be back in stock again soon. We have some in reserve so not desperate yet.

 

You could also use calipers for syringes without the 1/2 mark.