# Proper Priming Technique for Pens

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/proper-priming-technique-for-pens/4880>\
**Category:** Type 1 & LADA\
**Created:** [August 31, 2018, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/proper-priming-technique-for-pens/4880 "2018-08-31T04:37:59Z")\
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**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:** [August 31, 2018, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/proper-priming-technique-for-pens/4880/2 "2018-08-31T04:52:05Z")

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There are a couple of threads about this. Prime **down** is my main point. Here is one mention of it.

> [@Need for 1/2 unit syringes and needle length selection in Toddlers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-for-1-2-unit-syringes-and-needle-length-selection-in-toddlers/4318/13):
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> @T1Allison Real quick - point the needle down when priming!! If you prime pointing up, insulin drips on the barrel of the needle. Then when you inject, that insulin drops back onto the surface of your skin, and you are not sure if you had a leak. If you already know this, please forgive my mentioning it! Prime down, not up!!!

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