I finally got around to a little project I’ve been meaning to do for a while- 3D printing snap-on labels for the insulin syringes I use to empty the ~16 units left in the pens when they stop working. No more forgetting what I put in there and throwing it away just to be sure! It’s so small I should switch to my 0.1mm nozzle for better resolution, but not bad for a first attempt using a 0.4mm one. Let me know if anyone wants an STL file or other format of any particular insulin or label.
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Wow @bwschulz, that is awesome! Great idea, and nice work! 
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@bwschulz, what a cool idea!
We may well ask you for some files in the future. Very nice, and useful.
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Nice!
I have a relative with 3D printer. He originally got a basic one, then “printed” parts he needed to build a bigger, better 3D printer!!
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No problem. I’m planning to make ones for Basaglar & Novolog as well, so those will be easy. If you want any other names on there I can change the model pretty quickly & create new STLs. If you use Fusion360 or something else compatible I may even be able to get you the model file to edit yourself.
Syringe clips and organizers like this are really easy to design and I’m surprised there’s nothing on Thingiverse for it. They do have some really interesting hacks for replacing Dexcom transmitter batteries though:
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hello!!!
i now that you posted this soooo long ago! but i love this idea! do you still have the STL file for these? i would love to make some! thanks so much!
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Oh wow- I had forgotten about these. I’ve got a much better printer (and slicer) now and will post a revised and editable version to Printables.com soon and link to it here. I tried to post the STL for that Tresiba label here but it’s not an accepted filetype.
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@welcome @Rin13! Glad to see you post!
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Done! Here’s the link to the model and STL file:
https://www.printables.com/model/1812150-syringe-label
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thank u so much! can’t wait to print some! what a great idea!!!
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Thank you!!!
This seems a great invention! Congrats! I’ve been using a very basic 3D printer version of a pen holder in my refrigerator attached with command strips for easy access. I have both a 2-pen and 5-pen version and uses the space behind milk/etc. in a double door configuration. I just looked online and found a wealth of newer designs for pens, pumps, CGMs, travel, etc. Add another great design from @bwschulz!
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