Check and make sure that the dose selector is set at 0.
J. Turn the dose selector to the number of units you need to
inject. The pointer should line up with your dose.
The dose can be corrected either up or down by turning the
dose selector in either direction until the correct dose lines up
with the pointer (see diagram J). When turning the dose
selector, be careful not to press the push-button as insulin will
come out.
You cannot select a dose larger than the number of units left
in the cartridge.
You will hear a click for every single unit dialed. Do not set
the dose by counting the number of clicks you hear.
Do not use the cartridge scale printed on the cartridge to
measure your dose of insulin.
GIVING THE INJECTION
Do the injection exactly as shown to you by your healthcare provider. Your
healthcare provider should tell you if you need to pinch the skin before
injecting. Wipe the skin with an alcohol swab and let the area dry.
K. Insert the needle into your skin.
Inject the dose by pressing the push-button all the way in until
the 0 lines up with the pointer (see diagram K). Be careful only
to push the button when injecting.
Turning the dose selector will not inject insulin.
L. Keep the needle in the skin for at least 6 seconds, and
keep the push-button pressed all the way in until the
needle has been pulled out from the skin (see diagram L).
This will make sure that the full dose has been given.
You may see a drop of NovoLog
®
Mix 70/30 at the needle tip.
This is normal and has no effect on the dose you just
received. If blood appears after you take the needle out of
your skin, press the injection site lightly with an alcohol
swab. Do not rub the area.
After the injection
Do not recap the needle. Recapping can lead to a needle stick injury.
Remove the needle from the NovoLog
®
Mix 70/30 FlexPen
®
after each
injection. This helps to prevent infection, leakage of insulin, and will help to
make sure you inject the right dose of insulin.
