Is it necessary to swab the skin with alcohol before injecting insulin?
No. This is not necessary because you cannot sterilize your skin. The area you inject with insulin should be clean, however. The American Diabetes Association does not recommend wiping the skin with alcohol before injecting insulin. If you do decide to use an alcohol swab before injecting your insulin, wait until the alcohol has dried before injecting. This will help keep the injection from stinging.
No. The American Diabetes Association does not recommend wiping the skin with alcohol before injecting insulin. But the area you inject with insulin should be clean. If you do decide to use an alcohol swab, wait until the alcohol has dried before injecting. This will help keep the injection from stinging.
