Using calipers w/ Relion syringes: 1u = how many mm?

[Sarah Mc]

http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/...ps-294-2-277-3-216-4-233.174702/#post-1918083

Hi, I am trying to measure one unit using my calipers on multiple different "perfect" syringes, so that I can start using calipers daily, but I am getting a slightly different number each time. I will keep trying, but is there anyone else on here using calipers with the Relion syringes? If so, I'd be curious to hear how many mm 1u equals for you. Thanks so much I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

 

[Julie and Eleanor (GA)]

I have this problem with calipers and all of the various brands of syringes that I have tried.
I thought it was just me!

 

[Sarah Mc]

I have this problem with calipers and all of the various brands of syringes that I have tried.
I thought it was just me!

Sorry you are having the same problem!

 

[LizzieInTexas]

Hi, I am trying to measure one unit using my calipers on multiple different "perfect" syringes, so that I can start using calipers daily, but I am getting a slightly different number each time. I will keep trying, but is there anyone else on here using calipers with the Relion syringes? If so, I'd be curious to hear how many mm 1u equals for you. Thanks so much I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

What we did was I grabbed 10 and hubby grabbed 10 (not relion - but the brand I use). I took the measurement from 2U to 3U and wrote down the measurement for each syringe. Hubby did the same on his 10 - the key is to measure away from -0- to 1U. Use a "unit" higher up on the syringe - it makes it easier to measure.

Then we took the measurements and got an average of those and made that the base for the 1U measurement and just used the math to adjust up/down on the 0.25 increase/decrease. It is really the consistancy in measurement that is most important (as long as you are close to an actual 1U).

I also use these - it really helps to be able to see when drawing the dose.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UCODIA/?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20

When drawing the dose - do it on the back side of the syringe so that you are not looking through the hash marks (and you aren't using them anyway).

Did I totally confuse you? Or does that make sense?

 

[Sarah Mc]

What we did was I grabbed 10 and hubby grabbed 10 (not relion - but the brand I use). I took the measurement from 2U to 3U and wrote down the measurement for each syringe. Hubby did the same on his 10 - the key is to measure away from -0- to 1U. Use a "unit" higher up on the syringe - it makes it easier to measure.

Then we took the measurements and got an average of those and made that the base for the 1U measurement and just used the math to adjust up/down on the 0.25 increase/decrease. It is really the consistancy in measurement that is most important (as long as you are close to an actual 1U).

I also use these - it really helps to be able to see when drawing the dose.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UCODIA/?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20

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When drawing the dose - do it on the back side of the syringe so that you are not looking through the hash marks (and you aren't using them anyway).

Did I totally confuse you? Or does that make sense?

Hey, thanks so much!!! That was extremely helpful and very clear...I was also having trouble finding a good magnifier, so I am gonna go ahead and order the one that you suggested thanks for the specific tips...it helps to know what worked for you. I was feeling frustrated, but measuring higher up on the syringe does sound easier, and I also wouldn't have thought to look at the back of the syringe when drawing the insulin, but that makes total sense.