Need for Insulin Injection Site Rotation-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon guidelines for insulin injection site rotation as follows: Insulin is administered into the less sensitive layer of fatty tissue, just underneath the skin (subcutaneous fat). Injecting insulin into the fat layer beneath the skin can help absorption of insulin into the blood stream at a desired and consistent rate. Administering insulin over and over again in the same site can lead to development of scar tissue from serious damage to the subcutaneous fat [...]

Sites for Insulin Administration

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon sites for insulin administration as follows: Insulin is administered into the less sensitive layer of fatty tissue, just underneath the skin (subcutaneous fat). Injecting insulin into the fat layer beneath the skin can help absorption of insulin into the blood stream at a desired and consistent rate. Insulin can be injected into the subcutaneous fat available at various body sites by using insulin syringe, insulin pen, or even insulin infusion. Subcutaneous fat is [...]

Route of Insulin Administration

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon route of insulin administration as follows: Insulin is administered into the less sensitive layer of fatty tissue, just underneath the skin (subcutaneous fat). Injecting insulin into the fat layer beneath the skin can help absorption of insulin into the blood stream at a desired and consistent rate. To facilitate administration into the subcutaneous fat, insulin is administered via insulin syringe, insulin pen, or insulin infusion. The syringes/needles used for insulin administration are different [...]

Nurse Teaching on Administering an Insulin Shot

Patient was educated on how to administer an insulin shot as follows: Insulin should be administered into the fat layer of the skin for it to get absorbed slowly and act. Choose sites where you have fat deposition for administration of insulin, such as, the abdomen, back of the upper arms, the upper buttocks or hips, and the outer side of the thighs. These usually are sites, where one has some fat deposition. Have your [...]

Preparing Yourself for an Insulin Shot

Patient was educated on how to prepare for the insulin shot as follows: Always check with your health care personnel regarding the safe levels of blood sugar, when you can administer your insulin. Always, check the expiry date of insulin before administering. If the insulin is expired, please discard the medication appropriately and use insulin that still is in good standing with regards to expiry. Insulin should be given at room temperature. If you had [...]