Which type of insulin needle do I buy?

[mini2umario]

I have been injecting via subcutaneous injections. The insulin needles that I use are very small which takes a very long time to draw the testosterone. Can you tell me exactly what gauge and length of insulin needle I need to buy to streamline that process.

 

[Willyt]

Here is my vote, but I use for daily dosing small amounts (usually around 5 units) injecting subq into belly area. Does not take long at all. But for bigger amounts, you want want larger gauge needle like 29.

Daily SUBQers: 5 stars for BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe - 31G 3/10cc 5/16"

Like many on here, I started with harpoon needles from my general physician and then graduated (mercifully) to 29 gauge x 1/2 fixed insulin needles for shallow IM thanks to the advice of this forum. A year ago I moved on to low dose daily SUBQ and began using 31 gauge x 5/16. For insulin...

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[mini2umario]

How much is there a difference between the 30 gauge and 31gauge. I purchased the 3 gauge

 

[Willyt]

How much is there a difference between the 30 gauge and 31gauge. I purchased the 3 gauge

I doubt you would notice it much. I just figure to go with smallest needle possible for a life time of injections.

 

[tareload]

3 gauge

No you don't LOL.

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