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    You could be having problems also with whether the syringe is pointed with the needle bevel side up or not too-



    This is the way the syringe should be pointed to give a shot--with the bevel side up.
    Last edited by We Hope; 09-08-2009, 05:57 PM. Reason: relinking to canine diabetes wiki

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    Re: Is cold insulin painful

    Peggy,

    It's less painful when you have the bevel side up--this is how doctors and nurses are trained to give most injections--with the needle bevel side up.

    http://www.smh.com/sections/services...ion_111907.pdf

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital Subcutaneous Injections--page 4.

    Originally posted by We Hope View Post
    Marion,

    You might see if you're giving Cara's shot with the needle's bevel side up.

    http://k9diabetes.com/forum/showpost...33&postcount=9

    The bevel is meant to slide under the skin--here you can see how it's pointed and angled, and how it could be painful and possibly tear the skin if it was turned upside down for a shot.



    Graphic of syringe with the needle's bevel side up.

    HTH!

    Kathy
    Last edited by We Hope; 09-08-2009, 06:06 PM. Reason: Adding link re: subcutaneous injections & bevel side up/relinking clearer needle photo

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