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Insulin Injection Technique
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- Shake intermediate insulin by gently rolling between palms before use
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- Inject Air in Insulin Syringe equal to desired dose to be taken
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- Then inject air into the vial
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- Turn the bottle upside down. Pull back the plunger until you have measured your
correct dose
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- First pinch up a generous portion of your skin before injecting insulin and hold
injection in your hand like pen
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Sites of insulin injection
- Abdomen (fastest absorption)
- Thighs
- Arms
- Buttocks
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Rotation
Always keep rotating insulin site even in one area.
Is there any need to use Alcohol Swab?
- Insulin acts as an Antiseptic
- No need for alcohol swab just use soap and water
How long can insulin syringe be used?
It is quite safe to use same syringe to the same patient for 2-3 days or until it
loses it sharpness that is it becomes painful to inject.
Administration in children and lean & thin people
In lean and thin persons pinch up a generous amount of skin, use with a slight angle
(45) as advised by the Diabetic Team
People who need assistance
- Elderly
- Children
- Poor sighted
- Disabled/paralyzed
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