# Small vials
**URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865
**Category:** Tips
**Created:** [July 2, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865 "2022-07-02T20:13:23Z")
**Posts on this page:** 11
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### Author:  [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)
#### Post date: [July 2, 2022, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865/1 "2022-07-02T20:13:23Z")
I found these and thought they could be useful. These are sterile vials, and they are very small compared to a normal vial. They hold 2ml (200 units).
Could be useful for when you are going somewhere. Traveling, or even if you are only going somewhere for the day. They would make a good spare vial to carry. You can fill them with whatever you want, and would be easy to put in a small pack.
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### Author:  [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)
#### Post date: [July 2, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865/2 "2022-07-02T21:54:15Z")
Great idea.
Although many have pens they carry, wondering if a pen cartridge would also be usable to withdraw insulin in case of pen failure?
But I don’t use pens, so will order some sterile vials.
I have Tandem pump, and previous Medtronic pumps, and always had syringe with me when out, that I planned to use to get insulin from reservoir in case of pump failure. The small vial seems more convenient, and easy to replenish. Could do one with long acting too.
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### Author:  [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)
#### Post date: [July 3, 2022, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865/3 "2022-07-03T02:23:02Z")
If I was smart I would’ve posted a link.
This is what I bought. Only $1.99 per vial, plus shipping.
> Ultra Spec Sterile 2ml (13mm neck) Clear Sealed Glass Vials
Here is the link:
[https://www.medical-and-lab-supplies.com/ultra-spec-sterile-2ml-clear-sealed-glass-vials.html](https://www.medical-and-lab-supplies.com/ultra-spec-sterile-2ml-clear-sealed-glass-vials.html)
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### Author:  [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)
#### Post date: [July 3, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865/4 "2022-07-03T03:20:42Z")
I found on Amzn
10 vials, 2 ml, sterile, clear, $15.99
Description is:
2ml Sterile Clear Serum Vial 10 Pack Silver Seals
3 sellers listed.
> **[2ml Sterile Clear Serum Vial 10 Pack Silver Seals: Amazon.com: Industrial &...](https://www.amazon.com/Sterile-Serum-Vial-Pack-Silver/dp/B07C76DJ63)**
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> 2ml Sterile Clear Serum Vial 10 Pack Silver Seals: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
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### Author:  [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)
#### Post date: [July 4, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865/5 "2022-07-04T16:18:18Z")
> [@MM2](#):
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> I found on Amzn
Can you share a link?
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### Author:  [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)
#### Post date: [July 4, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865/6 "2022-07-04T17:28:18Z")
> [@Eric](#):
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> Can you share a link?
Done.
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### Author:  [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)
#### Post date: [July 6, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865/7 "2022-07-06T19:08:34Z")
Thanks MM2. I just used your link and bought the 10 pack on Amazon. Im certain I will never need this many spare vials, but I know having them on hand for travel or exercise will be very handy. Also, they will fit in Christmas Stockings for all the little Ds I know 🤣
> [@MM2](#):
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> and always had syringe with me when out, that I planned to use to get insulin from reservoir in case of pump failure
This is something I have done in the past as well. But its a real PITA. This method seems much more convenient, especially bc you dont need to take your pump apart to get to the reservoir.
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### Author:  [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)
#### Post date: [September 26, 2022, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865/8 "2022-09-26T05:02:24Z")
What do you do for covering the top?
(Hopefully, this is not a silly question. I use from the vial at home - is always in the fridge, in the box, except when i use it.
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### Author:  [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)
#### Post date: [September 26, 2022, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865/9 "2022-09-26T15:09:35Z")
> [@lh378](#):
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> What do you do for covering the top?
I am not sure what you mean. The vial comes with the top attached, just like a normal vial.
It is basically the exact same thing as a normal vial, just much smaller. So it is more portable.
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### Author:  [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)
#### Post date: [September 26, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865/10 "2022-09-26T15:49:49Z")
> [@lh378](#):
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> What do you do for covering the top?
I leave it uncovered. If concerned about it getting dirty, cleaning the stopper with an alcohol wipe would work for cleaning, and putting the vial in a baggie for travel would keep dirt away.
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### Author:  [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)
#### Post date: [September 26, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/small-vials/12865/11 "2022-09-26T18:37:16Z")
I don’t think you need to do anything, although if you were worried wipe it with alcohol wipe before pushing the needle through the septum. My son has had vials rattling around in a gym bag for months and injected without issue, so you are probably much more careful than that.