Transcription of INSULIN˜INJECTION˜ KNOW-HOW
{{id}} {{{paragraph}}}
Example: bachelor of science
INSULIN˜INJECTION˜ KNOW-HOW
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. by digestive enzymes, it cannot Syringes vary in terms of be taken in pill form. Instead, it is how much insulin they hold as well delivered with a syringe into the as the length and thickness of the layer of fat below the skin, also needle.
Do not inject any of the insulin back into the vial, since the syringe now contains a mixture of intermediate and rapid- acting insulin. Remove the needle from the vial: Be careful to not let the needle touch anything until you are ready to inject! PREPARING A PEN FOR INJECTION: Check the pen: Ensure that it contains the proper type of
Loading..
Tags:
Information
Domain:
Source:
Link to this page:
Please notify us if you found a problem with this document: