I see that this is under juvenile diabetes, which I know even less about. But, Byetta is remarkable for a lot of folks, and there are two newer, similar, products available also.
The larger the Number, ie 25 gauge vs. 21 gauge the SMALLER the lumen or "barrel width" of the needle tube. Think of it as a pipe and the distance that measures across the diameter of the opening,,,the larger that width, the greater amount of a substance can pass through. In needle gauges #'s, however....think of opposites: # 19 gauge is "wider" than a # 25 gauge, which is much smaller, used for subcutaneous injections such as insulin.
I am not on Insulin but rather a medication called Byetta. I must use the needle to inject the med but I do not have to regulate it as I believe those who use Insulin do. I simply must take it twice a day.
Additionally, Insulin does not get rid of Diabetes - it is simply another attempt to control it.
I hope someone with complete information can give you the answer you seek.
I used Byetta for a long time and I am not an expert or medical person. You are best to get the information from your doctor. Before I started using Byetta, I had to take classes from a nurse on how I had to inject Byetta into my stomach. It was prescribed by my Doctor. Byetta has side effects reported by some people but I had no problems with it other than the expense. It does give you a feeling of fullness and it has a nickname (Spit).
I would really like some help with this. Byetta has been wonderful so far, and I've lost 30 lbs, yay! But now I've developed insomnia - terrible, only 3 hours of sleep a night insomnia, which has never bothered me before. If I skip my second Byetta shot for the day, I can usually get a full night's sleep. So that's certainly a clue that I may not be able to take the full two doses of Byetta a day.
Thank you for your reply, I'm aware of Symlin and Byetta, but neither My Dr. and what information I can gather on the web works as well as Victoza. I understand Byetta is coming out with a medication that lasts much longer but it uses a larger needle and is truly an injection. Don't understand why these drug companies in the US price their product out of reach of most....
This morning when I took my IM POI injection, I forgot to change the needle to the 22 gauge and used the 18 gauge to draw up the medicine and also inject. I am in a lot of pain. I am worried about infection, and nerve damage as this needle is so big. Anybody else ever done this or know someone who has? I am so stressed over this. Currently, I am 5 weeks pregnant after embryo transfer and want to make sure nothing bad happens.
sometimes is used as fine needle aspiration [with word biopsy is omitted], or fine needle biopsy.
The reason while a larger gauge needle is used is the fact that the use Sesamy seed oil as a base for the testosterone. The oil is thick and if a small gauge needle is used it becomes to difficult to inject. I use a 22 G needle and inject it into my hip. I have tried my thigh, but that was little bit uncomfortable, nothing painfull however.
Placing the inejction in the hip myself has not caused me pain.
I actually started on Victoza about 3 months ago. I had to change to Byetta in about 2 weeks (finished Victoza sample and insurance would only pay for Byetta). I developed nausea at the smaller dose of Victoza, and never used the larger dose. The nausea was unchanged with the change of meds.....and I have lost a LOT of weight (29 pounds). But the nausea started within a day or two of starting it. At least for me.
There would have to be a deep, significant injury with a large gauge needle (ie, an IM or IV type needle) to cause a risk in a needle stick scenario. There would also have to be a copious amount of fresh blood on the needle to cause a risk.
A superficial needle stick with a small gauge needle (like an insulin needle) would not be a risk.
MOST needle stick injuries never lead to infection, and the rare ones that do were significant injuries with a grossly bloody large bore needle.
I am worried about the incident happed while the nurse took my blood sample
Nurse applied the Alcohol wipe and did he needle prick to collect the blood. Removed the needle and asked me to press the prick with cotton like thing I think they call it cotton gauge.
She then checked if blood was stopped hence applied the sticking band aid and asked me to lower my sleeve.
FNAB is aspiration of the material of the glands which is done by a fine gauge needle (22 or 25 gauge) and a syringe. Then the material is looked under the microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.
FNAB is aspiration of the material of the glands which is done by a fine gauge needle (22 or 25 gauge) and a syringe. Then the material is looked under the microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.
I use a 21 gauge 1" needle and it works great in the upper hip buttocks area. Ive been giving myself Testosterone injections for about two years now. It's not that bad and far better than going without. I would use a straw if I had to, ha ha. But seriously if your way low it makes a huge difference in your quality of life.
**{{ A 27 Gauge needle **}} Betaseron was using a 30 or 31 gauge needle, the syringe would glide much better than the possible cheaper quality one that Extavia is using. After I inject, I seem to be twitching around a lot, like I can not get comfortable, I am already taking a medication for rest less leg syndrom, but for some reason , as stated above, I still can not get comfortable after taking the Extavia,??
You can also get a FNAB done. FNAB is aspiration of the material of the lump which is done by a fine gauge needle (22 or 25 gauge) and a syringe.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
My fasting glucose level has increased in the last month. I've been taking my meds as directed and my diet has remained the same. I've been injecting Byetta for nearly two years (twice a day). My husband saw that there is a class action suit against the manufacturer because of side effects, damage to the pancreas. I did some reserch on line and found there are all kinds of side effects, damage to the kidneys, liver and G.I. issues.
I have been sick with a cold/flu for three weeks. Two days ago, I developed diarrhea. It seemed to occur immediately after eating. Today, the diarrhea was bright yellow and I passed something the size of a small grape (also yellow in color). I'm currently on synthroid (for hypothyroidism), effexor (for depression), and metformin & byetta (for insulin resistence). I've been on the Byetta for nearly a month, but have not suffered any side effects to date.
and I have 6 packages, 10 to a package, of Walgreens super thin II, short needle, 0.5 cc, 30 gauge syrings, holds up to 50 units of insulin. If anyone does not have insurance, or is having difficulty paying for syringes, please e-mail me and I will send you, free, all or part of these boxes. ***@****. Please put free syringes in the subject matter.
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