How can I avoid problems?
There are several recommendations concerning insulin injection. Therefore, we have put together all the information you need to prevent as much trouble as possible during your therapy.
Get a fast overview of the most common handling errors with the Do's and Don'ts list below.
Please consult your healthcare provider whenever you have additional questions. They will help you with your injection routines.
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Single use
Air shot
Injection area
Pinch up
Pinch up
DO
If you pinch up, use your thumb, index and possibly your middle finger. Gently pinch the fatty tissue underneath the skin away from the muscle and create a skin fold.
Skin injection
Place the needle
Needle insertion
Duration of injection
Site rotation
Disposal with sharps collector
Disposal with sharps collector
DO
Do use a medical sharps box to ensure safe disposal of your needle. Ask your diabetes nurse how you can get hold of a sharps box and how you should dispose of it locally.