@doctorsood: Have you ever wondered why you have to “waste” a drop of insulin before injecting? That step is called priming. It removes air, fills the needle with insulin, and ensures the device is working so the full dose actually reaches your body. Without priming, part of the dose could be air, leading to underdosing and less predictable blood sugar control. It may feel wasteful, especially given the cost of insulin, but it’s what makes each dose accurate and reliable. VC: @jaylat1d Follow @doctorsoood to improve your health IQ and for similar content. #Health #Insulin #BloodSugarControl #Diabetes #Medical

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u_m_m_m_m :

Ozempic pens work this way also. Maybe all glp-1s?

2026-05-06 21:31:56

JustSandy51 :

Uh, no one told me to do that.

2026-05-09 19:46:33

Logan :

When I insert a needle into my insulin pen, I ensure that it is not bent inside the pen.

2026-05-31 20:05:58

Stephanie Lee🩵 :

Nope… gotta do it every shift 🤣

2026-05-06 00:38:31

timlobato903always :

OMG ty

2026-05-05 18:35:20

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Actually, it can also cause an air embolism. Which is very deadly.

2026-05-23 21:29:21

sugar BTS 📛⚡✨ :

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2026-05-05 20:50:57

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