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• Pull off the pen cap.
• Twist off the cartridge
holder.
•
The piston rod may stick
out
of your pen. If so,
push
it in
until it stops.
Insert an insulin
cartridge
• Take a new insulin cartridge
and check that:
– It contains the
right
insulin,
which looks as it should.
– It has
no cracks or
damage.
• Slide the cartridge into the
cartridge holder with the
threaded end first.
• Twist the cartridge holder
back on.
Attach a new
needle
• Take a new needle, and tear
off the paper tab.
• Push the needle
straight
onto the pen.
Turn until it is
on tight.
• Pull off the outer needle cap
and save it.
• Pull off the inner needle cap
and throw it away.
Do not share your pen and
needles. Use a new needle
for each injection.
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