1. Flex pens usually lead to leakage from an injection. It's inaccurate!<br /><br />2. Shorter needles ironically hurt more.<br /><br />3. Connivence. If I choose to avoid as much leakage as possible with using a flex pen, I would have to hold the needle under my skin for about 20 to 30 seconds, while still getting leakage! Syringes are a one second injection.<br /><br />My name is Ali ABDUL-Kareem, I am 21 years old, I do daily vlogs on my journey towards achieving great health with diabetes. I've had type 1 diabetes for about 3 years now. Comment and say hi! I wanna get to know YOU and how you live with this disease. Be sure to SUBCRIBE to stay updated on DAILY vlogs!<br /><br />SUBSCRIBE HERE! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgPM9FFVTOX5gN_qnVHRNA" rel="noopener">www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgPM9FFVTOX5gN_qnVHRNA</a>?<br /><br />-----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Catch me hanging here with my Diabuddies!<br />Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ali.abdlkareem/" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/ali.abdlkareem/</a><br />Snapchat: <a href="http://www.snapchat.com/add/alawey96" rel="noopener">www.snapchat.com/add/alawey96</a><br /><br />-----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />The Diabetes Hustle Podcast!<br /><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-hustle-podcast/id1313087483?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-hustle-podcast/id1313087483?mt=2</a><br /><br />Soundcloud: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/alawey-abdulkareem" rel="noopener">https://soundcloud.com/alawey-abdulkareem</a><br /><br />Spreaker: <a href="http://www.spreaker.com/show/diabetes-daily-hustle" rel="noopener">www.spreaker.com/show/diabetes-daily-hustle</a><br /><br />---------------------------------<br />The Diabetes Daily Hustle Facebook Support Group!<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/153556628691697/" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/groups/153556628691697/</a><br /><br />****Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management!!!!****<br /><br />Music: J Cole- Who Dat instrumental<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcdHGtyhjYE" rel="noopener">www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcdHGtyhjYE</a>

Diabetes Daily Hustle

Ali Abdulkareem

Why I Use Syringes Over Flex Pens For My Diabetes Care

JUN 14, 20186 MIN
Diabetes Daily Hustle

Why I Use Syringes Over Flex Pens For My Diabetes Care

JUN 14, 20186 MIN

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1. Flex pens usually lead to leakage from an injection. It's inaccurate!<br /><br />2. Shorter needles ironically hurt more.<br /><br />3. Connivence. If I choose to avoid as much leakage as possible with using a flex pen, I would have to hold the needle under my skin for about 20 to 30 seconds, while still getting leakage! Syringes are a one second injection.<br /><br />My name is Ali ABDUL-Kareem, I am 21 years old, I do daily vlogs on my journey towards achieving great health with diabetes. I've had type 1 diabetes for about 3 years now. Comment and say hi! I wanna get to know YOU and how you live with this disease. Be sure to SUBCRIBE to stay updated on DAILY vlogs!<br /><br />SUBSCRIBE HERE! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgPM9FFVTOX5gN_qnVHRNA" rel="noopener">www.youtube.com/channel/UCOgPM9FFVTOX5gN_qnVHRNA</a>?<br /><br />-----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Catch me hanging here with my Diabuddies!<br />Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ali.abdlkareem/" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/ali.abdlkareem/</a><br />Snapchat: <a href="http://www.snapchat.com/add/alawey96" rel="noopener">www.snapchat.com/add/alawey96</a><br /><br />-----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />The Diabetes Hustle Podcast!<br /><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-hustle-podcast/id1313087483?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/diabetes-hustle-podcast/id1313087483?mt=2</a><br /><br />Soundcloud: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/alawey-abdulkareem" rel="noopener">https://soundcloud.com/alawey-abdulkareem</a><br /><br />Spreaker: <a href="http://www.spreaker.com/show/diabetes-daily-hustle" rel="noopener">www.spreaker.com/show/diabetes-daily-hustle</a><br /><br />---------------------------------<br />The Diabetes Daily Hustle Facebook Support Group!<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/153556628691697/" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/groups/153556628691697/</a><br /><br />****Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management!!!!****<br /><br />Music: J Cole- Who Dat instrumental<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcdHGtyhjYE" rel="noopener">www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcdHGtyhjYE</a>