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How to correctly attach
a needle
How to do it
1.
Keep the needle straight and not on an angle when you
screw it on. Don’t make the needle too tight. If you have
a push-on needle, keep it straight as you push it on
2.
After you have attached the needle, take off the outer
needle cap
— Don’t throw the outer needle cap away; you will need
it to safely remove the needle after your injection
3.
Remove the inner needle cap and throw it away
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DOs and DON’Ts
DO
throw away the inner needle cap.
DO
use a new needle for each injection.
DO
hold the needle straight when attaching it.
DON’T
throw away the outer needle cap.
What to do
Always use a new needle. (Remember, needles
are not supplied with the pen. See page 11 or
talk to your healthcare provider)
Why?
Re-using a needle can block the insulin
from injecting correctly and can also cause
contamination and infection. Also, the
needle can become dull and make the
injection less comfortable
The needle for the pen is available as a
screw-on needle or as a push-on needle
Important Safety Information
for Lantus
®
Do NOT dilute or mix Lantus
®
with any other insulin or
solution.
It will not work as intended and you may lose
blood sugar control, which could be serious. Lantus
®
must
only be used if the solution is clear and colorless with no
particles visible.
Do not share needles, insulin pens or
syringes with others.
RIGHT
WRONG
Please see additional Important Safety Information for
Lantus
®
on page 9.
Please see accompanying full prescribing information
for Lantus
®
.
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