Insulin Injections

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• QWhat is an insulin jet injector?

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  ADr. Jack Merendino, MD answered

  Jet injectors force insulin through the skin under high pressure without actually using a needle. The insulin comes out under very high pressure in a very narrow stream and is forced directly through the skin. The user h...Full Answer
• QWhat is an Inject-Ease?

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  AStacy Wiegman, PharmD answered

  Inject-Ease is the brand name of a type of automatic injector that helps you give insulin shots. It’s a spring-loaded device that holds the syringe and needle, and can be used with just one hand. It keeps the...Full Answer

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• QHow do I get better coverage with my insulin injections?

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  AAmerican Diabetes Association answered

  You may get better coverage by splitting your one shot of insulin into two shots. These can be given in the morning and in the evening. Usually, the morning shot will be a bigger dose than the evening shot. However, even...Full Answer
• QWhat do I need to know when buying syringes for my insulin?

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  AAmerican Diabetes Association answered

  The syringe consists of a needle, barrel, and plunger. Syringes come in different sizes. It is important to match the size of the syringe to the dose you’ll take with it. You want a syringe that will hold your enti...Full Answer
• QHow can I make injecting insulin more comfortable?

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  AAmerican Diabetes Association answered

  Injecting insulin today is a lot less painful than it used to be. You can choose between disposable syringes with lubricated microfine needles and pen devices. There are many other helpful devices that make injecting wit...Full Answer
• QHow does a jet injector for insulin use work?

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  AAmerican Diabetes Association answered

  Jet injectors push the insulin out so fast that it acts like a liquid needle, passing insulin directly through the skin. If you fear needles or take several injections each day, a jet injector may be a possibility.<br />...Full Answer
• QWhat is an automatic injector for insulin use?

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  AStacy Wiegman, PharmD answered

  An automatic injector is a tool to help you give an insulin injection. It&rsquo;s a spring-loaded device that holds the syringe and needle. Some injectors can be used with just one hand. These devices are useful fo...Full Answer

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• QWhat tips should I keep in mind when I inject insulin?

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  AAmerican Diabetes Association answered

  Wherever you choose to inject your insulin, keep these basics in mind:<br /><br />&bull; Divide the body area into injection sites about the size of a quarter. Try<br />to make each new injection at least a finger-width ...Full Answer
• QHow should I dispose of my syringe?

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  AAmerican Diabetes Association answered

  It's time to dispose of an insulin syringe when the needle is dull or bent or has come in contact with anything other than clean skin.<br />If you can do it safely, clip the needles off the syringes so no one can use the...Full Answer
• QDo I need to worry about insulin strength?

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  AAmerican Diabetes Association answered

  Today, if you buy insulin in the United States, you don&rsquo;t have to worry about the strength. Nearly all insulin preparations sold in the United States and Canada today are of the same strength: U-100. This means tha...Full Answer