How is insulin injected?
Always wash your hands and the site before injecting insulin. Pinch the skin at the site and push the needle into the skin fold. Push down the plunger or button all the way and hold it down for several seconds to ensure your full dose has been delivered. Then, withdraw the needle. To avoid needle sticks, do not recap the needle. Instead, safely dispose of it in a sharps container (Many states have laws on how to dispose of diabetes products. Talk with your pharmacist or local waste authority about how to do this correctly). Do not reuse needles. Talk with your healthcare provider about what insulin injection technique is best for you.
Always wash your hands and the injection site before injecting insulin. Pinch the skin at the site and push the needle into the skin fold. Push down the plunger or button all the way and hold it down for several seconds to make sure your full dose is delivered. Then pull out the needle. To avoid needle sticks, do not recap the needle. Instead, safely get rid of it in a “sharps” container. (Many states have laws on how to get rid of diabetes products. Talk with your pharmacist or local waste authority about how to do this correctly). Do not reuse needles. Talk with your doctor or diabetes care team about what insulin injection technique is best for you.
