# How shockproof are Humalog and Novolog pens?

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-shockproof-are-humalog-and-novolog-pens/3759>\
**Category:** Tips, Tech & Gear\
**Created:** [March 20, 2018, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-shockproof-are-humalog-and-novolog-pens/3759 "2018-03-20T22:53:54Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 21, 2018, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-shockproof-are-humalog-and-novolog-pens/3759/4 "2018-03-21T01:07:05Z")

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> [@Need Diabetes Case ideas, help](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-diabetes-case-ideas-help/3675/23):
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> Every now and then, my novolog pen goes wonky and I receive the — for insulin injected. I don’t know if the battery is weak. I’ve come to rely on the memory feature, especially if I’m taking a few corrections.

How long have you been using it? The batteries are supposed to last five years. Although this is probably based on 3-4 shots a day, so if you’re doing a lot more, that’ll probably be shortened…

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