H.
Turn the dose selector to the number of units you need to
inject. The pointer should line up with your dose.
The dose can be corrected either up or down by turning the dose
selector in either direction until the correct dose lines up with the
pointer (see diagram H). When turning the dose selector, be
careful not to press the push-button as insulin will come out.
You cannot select a dose larger than the number of units left in
the cartridge.
You will hear a click for every single unit dialed. Do not set the
dose by counting the number of clicks you hear.
Do not use the cartridge scale printed on the cartridge to
measure your dose of insulin.
Giving the injection
Do the injection exactly as shown to you by your healthcare provider. Your
healthcare provider should tell you if you need to pinch the skin before injecting.
I.
Insert the needle into your skin.
Inject the dose by pressing the push-button all the way in until the 0
lines up with the pointer (see diagram I). Be careful only to push
the button when injecting.
Turning the dose selector will not inject insulin.
J.
Keep the needle in the skin for at least 6 seconds, and keep
the push-button pressed all the way in until the needle has been
pulled out from the skin (see diagram J). This will make sure
that the full dose has been given.
You may see a drop of NovoLog at the needle tip. This is
normal and has no effect on the dose you just received. If blood
appears after you take the needle out of your skin, press the
injection site lightly with a finger.
Do not rub the area.
After the injection
Do not recap the needle.
Recapping can lead to a needle stick injury.
Remove the needle from the NovoLog FlexPen after each injection. This helps
to prevent infection, leakage of insulin, and will help to make sure you inject the
right dose of insulin.
