Gensupen 2
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@stevepep I’ve injected up to 40 units with a Gansulin that is running well and had no problems. I prefer the ones that ‘tick’ and not the ones that just pop. Not sure if that is an affectation of the pen or a glitch. WRT dispensing speed, my Repatha pen blasts 1ml in about 2 seconds, and leaves a welt for 3 days. But yeah, when they aren’t running right, it sucks.
@ResearchCat What gauge are you using on the Gansulin? I like 32 or above, typically use .33 on my other pens. Of course, I didn't read the whole description, which says @randy recommends 30g or larger. That could be why they are so finicky. I gave mine to a friend, and he gave it back, so I may try the larger size and see if that helps.
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I use 32gx 4mm or 6mm. Next time I will try a larger gauge and see if that works better. Won’t be til September, probably.
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Has anyone used the gensupen 2 and if so could you use standard 3ml vials?
@mikepinkerton What is the gansupen 2?
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@ResearchCat not a fan of of the gansulin too finicky and they inject to fast imo. V4 is my favorite even over the xulin
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@EXTROPIAN I find the mechanism better on V4, it's smoother and sturdier, but I still use the V2's on occasion. I actually travel with my V2's, so if they get confiscated, I will feel a little better about it. I don't think it's worth the upgrade though, to be honest with you.
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@Stevepep What would be the difference between the v4 vs the V2. Worth the upgrade?
Just had both delivered. Tried both and completely agree. The V4 has a better and smoother feel. Also the V4 hides the needle which is interesting.
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I just got my first V4s and I can't inject with the concealable cap on. Same needles as I've been using with my V2 for months. Here's the link to needles I bought 3 months ago. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSTYW1TP?th=1 Is there a trick I'm not aware of? The springy cap is hitting something and not allowing the needle to protrude fully. Only 1-2mm or so and on an angle. Any ideas? Quite disappointed with the 1st experience, I must say.
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I just got my first V4s and I can't inject with the concealable cap on. Same needles as I've been using with my V2 for months. Here's the link to needles I bought 3 months ago. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSTYW1TP?th=1 Is there a trick I'm not aware of? The springy cap is hitting something and not allowing the needle to protrude fully. Only 1-2mm or so and on an angle. Any ideas? Quite disappointed with the 1st experience, I must say.
I just got my first V4s and I can't inject with the concealable cap on. Same needles as I've been using with my V2 for months. Here's the link to needles I bought 3 months ago. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSTYW1TP?th=1 Is there a trick I'm not aware of? The springy cap is hitting something and not allowing the needle to protrude fully. Only 1-2mm or so and on an angle. Any ideas? Quite disappointed with the 1st experience, I must say.
I started using V4s this week and have had an issue myself. Not that the cap doesn't depress but not getting depth with the needle length. I bought 4mm. I've just been taking that cap off to expose the whole tip. Don't want to waste what I have but would buy longer tips in the future.
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I just got my first V4s and I can't inject with the concealable cap on. Same needles as I've been using with my V2 for months. Here's the link to needles I bought 3 months ago. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSTYW1TP?th=1 Is there a trick I'm not aware of? The springy cap is hitting something and not allowing the needle to protrude fully. Only 1-2mm or so and on an angle. Any ideas? Quite disappointed with the 1st experience, I must say.
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@genel they don't work with the gluco care PLUS that fat flat base. It stops the spring from fully depressing.
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@genel they don't work with the gluco care PLUS that fat flat base. It stops the spring from fully depressing.
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@Nuncles Do you use it with the cap on? I find that to be pain so never use it. I just leave the cap off
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I just got my first V4s and I can't inject with the concealable cap on. Same needles as I've been using with my V2 for months. Here's the link to needles I bought 3 months ago. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSTYW1TP?th=1 Is there a trick I'm not aware of? The springy cap is hitting something and not allowing the needle to protrude fully. Only 1-2mm or so and on an angle. Any ideas? Quite disappointed with the 1st experience, I must say.
I started using V4s this week and have had an issue myself. Not that the cap doesn't depress but not getting depth with the needle length. I bought 4mm. I've just been taking that cap off to expose the whole tip. Don't want to waste what I have but would buy longer tips in the future.
I just got my first V4s and I can't inject with the concealable cap on. Same needles as I've been using with my V2 for months. Here's the link to needles I bought 3 months ago. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSTYW1TP?th=1 Is there a trick I'm not aware of? The springy cap is hitting something and not allowing the needle to protrude fully. Only 1-2mm or so and on an angle. Any ideas? Quite disappointed with the 1st experience, I must say.
I started using V4s this week and have had an issue myself. Not that the cap doesn't depress but not getting depth with the needle length. I bought 4mm. I've just been taking that cap off to expose the whole tip. Don't want to waste what I have but would buy longer tips in the future.
Agreed. Mine are 6mm, but spring-cover was hitting the outer edge of the needle housing. Got different box of needles. This https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFW5DFY4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title seems to be a good fit.
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@unknown1 Sincere link. Not trying to be a smartass. I had to look it up myself.
https://www.google.com/search?q=gansupen+2&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS996US996&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 -
@Nuncles Do you use it with the cap on? I find that to be pain so never use it. I just leave the cap off
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I think the spring loaded cap isn’t supposed to be just about visually concealing the needle from people that or “scared” of them or even just as a safety thing so you don’t accidentally poke yourself before injecting - the theory is something along the lines of when you use them the cap touches your skin 1st and “tricks” your body sort of so that it doesn’t feel the actual needle puncture your skin.
More of a psychological thing I think.Me personally I’ve got a few V2’s but have never used them with the caps on - find them annoying and avoid pens with that feature nowadays- if a pen needle hurts you I think there is something else going on that needs looking into more than those stupid caps.
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I think the spring loaded cap isn’t supposed to be just about visually concealing the needle from people that or “scared” of them or even just as a safety thing so you don’t accidentally poke yourself before injecting - the theory is something along the lines of when you use them the cap touches your skin 1st and “tricks” your body sort of so that it doesn’t feel the actual needle puncture your skin.
More of a psychological thing I think.Me personally I’ve got a few V2’s but have never used them with the caps on - find them annoying and avoid pens with that feature nowadays- if a pen needle hurts you I think there is something else going on that needs looking into more than those stupid caps.
@STATIEEIGHT I don’t know if it is a fixation or an obsession or something else, but I feel compelled to watch as I slowly push the needle into the skin.
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