How to Use a Lantus Insulin Pen

The Lantus SoloSTAR Insulin Pen is a revolutionary prescription administering tool in the form of an easy-to-read and adjust pre-filled dosage pen. If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, the Lantus Pen makes it easier to regulate and manage your insulin dosage.

Things You'll Need

• Becton Dickinson Ultra-Fine needles

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Instructions

• 1

  Open the pen cap and sterilize the rubber seal with an alcohol swab.

• 2

  Remove the new needle from its protective seal. Screw the needle onto the pen top, keeping it in line with the pen. Twist it until it is securely attached. NOTE: If the needle is not screwed straight, it can damage the rubber cap, which may cause leaks or possibly break the needle.

• 3

  Do a safety test by turning the dosage knob to a dosage of 2.

• 4

  Remove the needle's outer cap and save it. Remove and discard the needle's secondary cap.

• 5

  Hold the pen with its needle pointing straight up. Tap the insulin reservoir so that any inside bubbles will rise to the top.

• 6

  Expel the dosage by pressing the injection button all the way in. If no liquid comes out, repeat Step 5.

• 7

  Check the dosage window after the safety test to make sure it reads zero (0).

• 8

  Turn the dial to the dosage required. This ranges from 1 to 80 according to physician recommendations.

• 9

  Sterilize the chosen administering site with alcohol. Insulin should be injected into the abdomen (NOT around the navel), upper thighs or upper arms.

• 10

  Pinch the area of administration and insert the needle directly into the skin, keeping the needle perpendicular to the administering site.

• 11

  Inject the dosage until the dosage meter reads zero (0).

• 12

  Count to 10 with the needle still injected, keeping the injection button pressed.

• 13

  With the injection button still pressed in, remove the needle.

• 14

  Remove the needle from the pen. Place the outer cap from Step 4 on the needle to safely discard it.

• 15

  Replace the pen cap and store the pen.