[Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose

[Sarah Clark]

Hi,

I purchased the BD syringes and received the count-a-dose today.  Though I 
don't yet know how to use the device, I am wondering if my vial is going to 
be too large for the device. The vial of medicine is 1 ML. Since the 
description of the device said it would hold vials of  various types and 
brands of insulin, I assumed that the device would hold vials of different 
sizes... (my medication is not insulin). Is it possible to use the device 
with a 1 ml vial?  (I knew the device would only hold 1/2 cc syringes, but 
didn't realize that limit could've applied to the vial as well.)

Thanks,
Sarah




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Joy Stigile" <joystigile at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose


> Hi Sarah,
> Like Mike mentioned the BD Company syringe fits the best with the
> Count-A-Dose.  It is very easy to use.  I have use it for a long time. 
> When
> you want to make sure there are no bubbles in the syringe put a few units
> inside the syringe and push it back and forth about 3 times and that will
> get rid of the bubbles for you.
>
> Joy
>
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf of
> Sarah Clark via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 10:18 AM
> To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Sarah Clark <sarah at sarahannclark.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
>
> Hello,
>
> I need to take an injectible medication for awhile, so just purchased the
> Prodigy count a dose sold by the NFB. I have taken injectibles in the past
> by having a sighted person draw up the correct dose of med for me to 
> inject,
> but this time decided to try the count a dose so that I can learn to draw 
> up
> the medication myself.
>
> I know the device holds 1/2 cc (50 unit) syringes, but I wanted to find 
> out
> if it requires a particular brand?  Also where have people been able to
> purchase the syringes? The device is scheduled to arrive today or 
> tomorrow,
> so I wanted to go pick the syringes up by then at a local store instead of
> ordering online.
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Sarah
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