kitten68
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hello!! 
well, wanting badly to switch from Vetsulin to Lantus so could use some advice on dosage.. understand that you're not to start from scratch, but base off where they at on the previous insulin (currently Vetsulin, 2 U AM, 1.5 U PM).
a bit overwhelmed with getting meds but excited mostly ~ told there's ways to do it without having a hard time. and its very affordable rn..
need syringes too.. 
OOH can anyone explain the markings on them? I understand the .25 measurements on the right..but see on the left side 5 measurements.. it appears? so increments of .2?.. HM.
on these for example.. not sure if understanding correctly.. will be asking pharmacists as well for advice.
https://www.amazon.com/UltiCare-31-Gauge-Veterinary-Insulin-Syringes/dp/B009LTE0DO
also hear different things on refrigeration, but plan on keeping refrigerated cuz hear that's best. my fridge runs tho a bit cold (don't want to touch temp.. a lovely older unit..) not sure if its a problem.. :/ did hear as long as its not frozen, should be ok... but idk. would keeping on door be ok in this instance? was advised
in the middle is better? (will need to check temp in middle too.. but either way runs coldish.. been doing door storage for the Vetsulin cuz it cold..)
what will be nice too is that Lantus does NOT and should not be shaken right? Vetsulin needs to be shaken and lately finding (or just now noticing) it separates if not given pretty quickly.. ugh.
if anyone has any advice, tips, very welcome and appreciated.. will be taking the weekend to go over protocols and info on here.. trying to get a script done today as well. (I am so tired tbh.. but will try my best to get at least get a script done today, and buy things today/weekend.. thinking of using Costco/Walmart..)
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well, wanting badly to switch from Vetsulin to Lantus so could use some advice on dosage.. understand that you're not to start from scratch, but base off where they at on the previous insulin (currently Vetsulin, 2 U AM, 1.5 U PM).
a bit overwhelmed with getting meds but excited mostly ~ told there's ways to do it without having a hard time. and its very affordable rn..


OOH can anyone explain the markings on them? I understand the .25 measurements on the right..but see on the left side 5 measurements.. it appears? so increments of .2?.. HM.

https://www.amazon.com/UltiCare-31-Gauge-Veterinary-Insulin-Syringes/dp/B009LTE0DO
also hear different things on refrigeration, but plan on keeping refrigerated cuz hear that's best. my fridge runs tho a bit cold (don't want to touch temp.. a lovely older unit..) not sure if its a problem.. :/ did hear as long as its not frozen, should be ok... but idk. would keeping on door be ok in this instance? was advised

what will be nice too is that Lantus does NOT and should not be shaken right? Vetsulin needs to be shaken and lately finding (or just now noticing) it separates if not given pretty quickly.. ugh.
if anyone has any advice, tips, very welcome and appreciated.. will be taking the weekend to go over protocols and info on here.. trying to get a script done today as well. (I am so tired tbh.. but will try my best to get at least get a script done today, and buy things today/weekend.. thinking of using Costco/Walmart..)





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