# 3D-printed snap on/off syringe label **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY\ **Tags:** insulin, type-1\ **Created:** [November 17, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488 "2020-11-17T03:20:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bwschulz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/bwschulz/32/8869_2.png) [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488/1 "2020-11-17T03:20:07Z")
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. ![Tresiba_Clip](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/4/46da4b598f0376431ac9dfc226d6ff7f0e127c11.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488/2 "2020-11-17T03:47:36Z")
> [@bwschulz](#): > > 3D printing snap-on labels for the insulin syringes I use Wow @bwschulz, that is awesome! Great idea, and nice work! 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488/3 "2020-11-17T11:45:29Z")
@bwschulz, what a cool idea! We may well ask you for some files in the future. Very nice, and useful. ---
**Author:** ![MM2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mm2/32/3032_2.png) [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488/4 "2020-11-17T23:14:34Z")
> [@bwschulz](#): > > 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 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!! ---
**Author:** ![bwschulz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/bwschulz/32/8869_2.png) [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2020, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488/5 "2020-11-18T01:29:03Z")
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: > **[\#eternaltransmitter by Lehaiver](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1431630)** > > Alteration of the transmitter (CGM system). > The transmitter has a limited lifetime (about 1 year), after it must be replaced. The cost of the new device, sometimes is "unaffordable" for most people with diabetes and their families. > Alteration it is... > **[Dexcom G5 Transmitter battery cover by BillyBean](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2316989)** > > This thing allows for battery changes on the Dexcom G5 transmitter. > You'll need DIY skills to cut down (or mill flat) the G5 transmitter leaving 6.5mm to 6.7mm from the flat base (6.7 gives the tightest fit). > Then remove old batteries, as per the... ---
**Author:** ![Rin13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/46a35a/32.png) [@Rin13](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rin13)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488/6 "2026-08-15T22:39:37Z")
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! ---
**Author:** ![bwschulz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/bwschulz/32/8869_2.png) [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488/7 "2026-08-15T23:47:59Z")
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](http://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. ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488/8 "2026-08-16T05:14:26Z")
@welcome @Rin13! Glad to see you post! ---
**Author:** ![bwschulz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/bwschulz/32/8869_2.png) [@bwschulz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bwschulz)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488/9 "2026-08-16T15:19:30Z")
Done! Here’s the link to the model and STL file: [https://www.printables.com/model/1812150-syringe-label](https://www.printables.com/model/1812150-syringe-label) ---
**Author:** ![Rin13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/46a35a/32.png) [@Rin13](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Rin13)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488/10 "2026-08-19T01:50:09Z")
thank u so much! can’t wait to print some! what a great idea!!! ---
**Author:** ![CRB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ce7236/32.png) [@CRB](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CRB)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488/11 "2026-08-19T13:41:01Z")
Thank you!!! ---
**Author:** ![TomH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/tomh/32/9063_2.png) [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/3d-printed-snap-on-off-syringe-label/10488/12 "2026-08-19T14:25:32Z")
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!