How to use your RYZODEG FlexTouch pen

Summary

This quick guide walks users through the steps for using the FlexTouch insulin pen. It covers how to check that the pen contains the correct insulin, identify the needle type, and properly attach the needle. Users are instructed on how to prepare the pen, check for air bubbles, and select the correct dosage. The guide emphasizes the importance of correct injection technique, including keeping the needle in the skin for six seconds post-injection, and advises removing the needle after each use to prevent blockages.

Takeaways

• 🔍 Always check the pen label to ensure Flex Touch contains the required type of insulin.
• 🧐 Inspect the needle cap and paper tab to identify the needle being used.
• 💉 To prepare Flex Touch, attach a new needle with a simple one-twist attachment for Novo Twist, or screw on tightly for Novo Fine needles.
• 💨 Perform an air shot of two units to check the flow in the needle and ensure there are no blockages.
• 🎯 Gently tap the pen to collect any air bubbles at the top and press the push button until the display returns to zero, ensuring a drop appears.
• ⚙️ Set the dose selector at zero and then select the desired number of insulin units for injection.
• ↕️ Adjust the dose by dialing up or down as necessary on the Flex Touch pen.
• 💪 Flex Touch is easy to handle, being the only pre-filled insulin pen without a push button extension.
• 💉 When injecting, insert the needle into the skin and press the push button until the display returns to zero, which may be accompanied by a click or sound.
• ⏱ After injection, leave the needle in the skin for at least six seconds to ensure full insulin delivery.
• 🩸 A drop of insulin appearing at the needle tip after removal is normal and does not affect the dose.
• 🧹 Remove the needle after each injection to prevent blockages and always replace the pen cap after use.
• 🌡 Store Flex Touch at room temperature for safekeeping until the next injection.

Q & A

What should you do first when preparing to use the FlexTouch pen?

The first step is to check the pen label to ensure that it contains the correct type of insulin you need.

How can you identify the needle you are using with the FlexTouch pen?

You can identify the needle by checking the needle cap and the paper tab.

What is the procedure for attaching a needle to the FlexTouch pen?

To attach a needle, use the NovoTwist attachment by simply twisting it on. If you are using a NovoFine needle, screw it on straight and tightly.

Why is it important to perform an air shot before injecting with the FlexTouch pen?

Performing an air shot of two units is important to check the flow in the needle and to remove any air bubbles.

What should you do if you see air bubbles in the FlexTouch pen?

Gently tap the pen a few times to make the air bubbles collect at the top before pressing the push button until the display returns to zero.

How do you adjust the insulin dose on the FlexTouch pen?

Adjust the dose by dialing the dose selector up or down to select the number of units you need to inject.

What makes the FlexTouch pen easier to handle compared to other insulin pens?

The FlexTouch pen is easier to handle because it is the only pre-filled insulin pen without push button extension.

What should you do after injecting the insulin with the FlexTouch pen?

After injecting, leave the needle in the skin for at least six seconds before removing it.

Is it normal for a drop of insulin to appear at the needle tip after injection?

Yes, it is normal for a drop of insulin to appear at the needle tip after injection, and it does not affect your dose.

Why is it important to remove the needle after every injection?

It is important to remove the needle after every injection to prevent blocked needles.