The Humalog Junior KwikPen comes only as a pen containing 100 units per mL (also called U-100). It measures the insulin dose in half-units and can give a maximum of 30 units per injection.buy Humalog Junior Kwikpen online

The Humalog KwikPen comes in two options: U-100 and U-200. U-200 is a concentrated strength of insulin that contains 200 units per mL. Both strengths of the Humalog Kwikpen measure the insulin dose in whole units and can give a maximum of 60 units per injection.buy Humalog Junior Kwikpen online

Here’s a quick comparison between the types of Humalog Kwikpens:

Who is the Humalog Junior KwikPen recommended for?

Although it has “Junior” in its name, both children and adults can use the Humalog Junior KwikPen.

Because of its half-unit dosing, the Humalog Junior KwikPen is recommended for people using low doses of insulin. It’s also recommended for those who are sensitive to insulin and need a more precise dose. This can be common for children and older adults with diabetes. Even small changes in dose, like rounding up to the nearest whole unit, can put some people at risk for hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar).

But, keep in mind that the Humalog Junior KwikPen may not be a good choice if you’re using large doses of insulin. Remember that the Junior pen can only inject up to 30 units at a time. If you’re injecting more than 30 units at a time, you’d need to give yourself more than one injection with the Junior KwikPen. Ouch!

How to use the Humalog Junior Kwikpen

Your Humalog Junior KwikPen will have the same instructions as the Humalog U-100 and Humalog U-200 KwikPens. Here’s a list of 15 easy-to-follow steps that you can use for any of these KwikPens.buy Humalog Junior Kwikpen online

Before you get started, wash your hands and gather your supplies. You’ll need your KwikPen, a new pen needle, an alcohol swab, and a cotton ball (optional).buy Humalog Junior Kwikpen online

1. Pull the cap off your KwikPen and wipe the rubber end with an alcohol swab.buy Humalog Junior Kwikpen online

2. Check the liquid inside your pen. It should be clear and colorless.buy Humalog Junior Kwikpen online

Now it’s time to add the needle:

3. Peel off the paper tab from your pen needle. Keep the cap on the needle for now.

4. Push the capped needle into the rubber end of the pen and twist until it’s tight.

5. Pull off both the needle cap and the needle shield to fully expose the needle. Save the needle cap. You’ll need it later.

Next, you’ll prime your KwikPen (remove the air from the pen):

6. Turn the dose knob to 2 units. On the Junior KwikPen, whole units are shown as numbers, and half-units are shown as lines between the numbers.

7. Hold your pen with the needle pointing towards the ceiling and gently tap it to move any air bubbles to the tip.

8. Push the dose knob all the way in, and hold it for 5 seconds. The dose counter should now show “0” and you should see some drops of insulin coming out of the needle.

Now you’re ready to inject your insulin dose:

9. Turn the dose knob to the number of units you need to inject.

10. Wipe your injection site with an alcohol swab and let it air dry. You can choose to inject in the stomach area, buttocks, upper legs, or upper arms.

11. Insert the needle into your skin, and push the dose knob all the way in. Wait 5 seconds, then take the needle out of your skin.

12. Check that the dose counter now shows 0. You can gently dab any bleeding at the injection site with a cotton ball or alcohol swab.

And you’re done! Now it’s time to take off the needle and recap your KwikPen:

13. Carefully put the needle cap (NOT the needle shield) back on the needle.

14. Unscrew the capped needle to remove it from your pen. Dispose of the used needle in a sharps container.

15. Put the cap back on your KwikPen.