P pittsburgh* New member Sep 22, 2003 #1 I am using Jintropin and am using an insulin needle that is 1/2 inch long. Is that ok or do i need to use a full inch insulin needle?
I am using Jintropin and am using an insulin needle that is 1/2 inch long. Is that ok or do i need to use a full inch insulin needle?
Zyglamail Plat Hero Platinum Sep 22, 2003 #2 1/2 inch is fine, your just going through the skin for a subq injection.
hardrock Go fuck your own face! Platinum Sep 22, 2003 #3 I use half inch and only stick it in half way.
K kbrkbr New member Sep 22, 2003 #5 Think of it this way: there's alway gonna be some residual fluid left in the pin. The longer the needle, the greater the waste. I use 1/2 inch and stick it all the way in.
Think of it this way: there's alway gonna be some residual fluid left in the pin. The longer the needle, the greater the waste. I use 1/2 inch and stick it all the way in.