Transcription of INSULIN˜INJECTION˜ KNOW-HOW
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insulin INJECTION KNOW-HOW . Learning How to Inject insulin Now that you've made the move to insulin therapy, it won't be long before you start enjoying better blood glucose (blood sugar). management, more energy and a host of other benefits. The prospect of taking insulin nerve endings in this area, 0-1- injections may have you feeling a so injections are usually bit anxious. That's OK! Just painless. There are a num- about everyone feels that way. ber of options for adminis- Just know that your anxiety will tering insulin : vanish soon enough. Here are some valuable facts and tips to SYRINGES. help make your transition to Disposable plastic insulin insulin smooth and easy. syringes are still widely used, but the popularity WAYS TO GIVE insulin of pens and pumps (see Because insulin is broken down next page) is growing.
of a writing pen. They contain insulin (instead of ink) and have a dial for setting the dose. A dispos-able pen needle is attached to the end of the pen prior to injecting. As was the case with syringes, pen needles are available in a variety of lengths and thicknesses.
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