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claysmum
11-14-2004, 08:24 PM
Hi,

I was curious if anyone else has heard about these new needles coming out for insulin. They have a 32G which is pretty darn small and they are tapered. I know we use a 28 right now which I think is the smallest. I am not sure however if it will make a difference for my son who is only 4 and a half. These needles are comparable to the lancets we use and they are only 33G. Just curious as to anyones thoughts. ...
They are made by Nvordisk???
Thanks
:rolleyes:
koblenz
11-14-2004, 09:45 PM
Hey CM. I have not heard about these 33g needles. I use the BD needles and they are 31g. I have used them for about 8 months. They are sooooo much more "comfortable" than the old 28g I used to use. They are 8mm length. You can find them at www.bddiabetes.com.

I would check with your doc before switching. I am not exactly sure why, but he told me that if I ever get the itch to switch, check with him first.

Hope that helps. PM or Email me if you have any questions.
claysmum
11-15-2004, 07:43 AM
I cannot find the link to these needles..it is funny when you ask a pharmacist of there technicions, but they are clueless to the new products. I know I work in health care and keep up to date on new products, you think they would too!

I wonder if those bd needles are only available in the states. I am not sure where you are from. I am from canada.

Thanks for your help
koblenz
11-15-2004, 08:42 AM
Yes, in the states. Try this link: http://www.bddiabetes.com./us/product/ultrafine_shortneedle.asp
JasonJayhawk
11-15-2004, 12:09 PM
Originally posted by claysmum

They have a 32G which is pretty darn small and they are tapered. I know we use a 28 right now which I think is the smallest.:rolleyes:

Not sure if I understood you correctly. 28G is larger than 31G syringes. Haven't seen a 32 gauge needle yet -- interesting!

Interestingly, some people prefer larger, 29 gauge 1/2" (12mm) syringes more than the smaller 5/6" (8mm) 31 gauge syringes. I like to think smaller is better, but some people really prefer the longer and thicker ones....and have yet to explain successfully to me why that's the case!
claysmum
11-15-2004, 01:49 PM
Hi,

Yes they actually make finer needles than 28 G. For some reason, they decided to go backwards when they get finer. They have a 32G coming out from Novo Nordisk. I am hope it will make a difference for my son who is only 4.
JasonJayhawk
11-15-2004, 10:08 PM
Wow! Novo is entering the syringe market? Or is Novo just creating pen needles that are 32G?

I guess when Novo was the first out to have the Novofine 31G 6mm pen needles, BD responded with wanting the claim of having the smallest pen needles, so they released a 31G *5 mm* pen needle.

Now Novofine will be able to take the claim for smallest gauge with a 32G needle. Very, very interesting!