How to Inject INSULIN
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- A diabetes diagnosis can be devastating and being prescribed insulin and told that you have to do insulin injections daily can be overwhelming.
We all need insulin to survive and I’ve been injecting insulin daily since my type 1 diabetes diagnosis in 1997. And the good news is, that it’s not as bad as it sounds.
With the right technique and equipment, you don’t have to dread injections.
0:00 Introduction
1:12 Injection using a short needle (4-5 mm needles)
5:38 Injection using a longer needle (6 mm needles and up)
10:08 Where on the body can you inject
11:30 Tips on Insulin Injections
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Very well explained, youtubers like you have been so helpful to people around the world. That 45 degree angle syringe 💉 technique was very useful. Most times I've been through painful times. I think it pains when we have less fat in the body. I am saving this video for referring anytime. 😃
Thank you. I’m glad it’s helpful. I’d agree that as your body fat goes down it becomes harder to rotate your sites as there are fewer good ones to choose from. If you can I’d try and go for a shorter needle
@@DiabetesStrong Hey thank you for the suggestion, let me try shorter needle and see how it helps 👍🤝
Such practical advice on something so basic, but so important. Through watching this I learned about the importance of a 45 degree angle as I use the 8mm needles. Thank you
Great video. I can understand that you don't normally pull insulin in from a vial. However an important tip is to pull in air, equivalent to the dose to administer. Then insert the needle into the insulin vial. Invert both then press the plunger using the air to displace the insulin so it flows into the syringe with ease. Then inject at the site as you explained.
Yes, great addition. Thank you
Thank for your video instructions for diabetes injections and the knowledge.
Thank you I start insulin tomorrow and am really nervous about taking shots daily for the rest of my life. Your video helped with the anxiety. Take Care
I’m so glad it helped you, thank you for letting me know. You can do this ❤️
Very well explained helped me alot ❤❤
Thanks for the education.
I really appreciate it
It's my pleasure
amazing tutorial, thanks
Also, heads up. You are correct when saying you have to be careful when putting on the green tip after injection. I did not realize it was a tually such a soft plastic. I accidentally must have angled it when putting the tip on and the needle came out the side of the tip and into my finger, after injecting my child with it. It bled and hurt for quite some time.
Thanks for showing me the right new spot for me to inject insulin and the correct way to do it.
Now I can help my mom! Thank you!
Great! You’re welcome
Well done, i take an extra step and wipe the pen tip/vial with the alcohol pad before attaching the needle/inserting the syringe in addition with wiping ine injection site.
Nicely explained, thank you.
Great, I’m glad you think so. Thank you
Thank you queen! 😍🙏
Just the amazing video explaining every detail on insulin pen and syringes I must compliment this video with five stars just excellent
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Thank you sir
Thank you
Thank you for being so detailed on everything. I was originally suppose to have the pen but insurance wouldn’t cover it and I was given the longer needles. So now I have been instructed on how to use the pen and just did the same with the longer needles. No skin fold or angle…I’ve been doing this for 2 weeks and have some discomfort in my stomach, could this be from having the needle too far?
If all you have is a long needle I’d do a skin fold. It will hurt more if you inject into muscle. Also remember to change the syringe often, preferably every time. The needles get dull after just one use
I like the tiny sharps collector so cool ❤I’m type 2 diabetic and I was started on insulin earlier this year. Initially I was terrified at the thought of injecting myself because I was afraid of needles and yet I was ok testing my sugar levels. For anyone who is fearful about injecting insulin, it’s a teeny tiny needle and it’s nothing honestly. Sometimes mine stings a little because I have certain areas that are sensitive most of the time I don’t feel a thing and it’s mostly down to practice and technique 😅
Wow, I have 6mm pen needles and I was taught 90 degrees only. More importantly, I was never taught to do an air shot for pen needles, so I'm guessing that's why almost every injection has hurt since I was diagnosed w/T1D in Feb. Thank you so much for the info!! I'm actually somewhat excited to try an injection tomorrow to see how it goes.
So glad it's helpful. How did it go?
@@DiabetesStrong It was pain free! 😊
@@8prplStar8 ♥️♥️♥️ awesome 👏🏽
Thank you!!!
You’re welcome
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Loving following you on IG & now here! my 8 year old is newly diagnosed. Are you saying my fear of injecting muscle is perhaps unwarranted and we don’t need to pinch the skin? she’s very lean due to the rapid weight loss at beginning of diagnosis, (month) I use the very same pen tips!
Thank you 🙏
On very lean adults and children, they still recommend pinching the skin. Just as a safety precaution. As for muscle injections, you have to be careful. Some will see the insulin start working really fast, so I’d keep an eye on her blood sugars. And muscle injections can really sting, so she might not be up for that.
Thanks for watching
I would really like to start increasing my injection sites. I am a lean person. I have tried the back of my arm by pushing my arm against the wall to create a fold to inject in to yet sometimes it feels like I'm hitting the muscle. I like the idea of injecting into my rear end, yet I can not pinch skin and inject. Do you have a video on ow to do this? Thanks again for you time on these videos.
If you use a short needle you should have to pinch or inject in an angle. If pinching the skin is needed though I don’t think you can do your backside without using both hands 😬
Plz tell that can I put insulin injection myself in my shoulder and how many times a needle can be used, one question more when we inject insulin, how many seconds I have to count and pull the syringe out
If you inject directly into the shoulder it will be a muscle injection. As I mention in the video that can increase the absorption rate and is not recommended. I’d use the back of the arm as I demonstrate in the video. It’s recommended to only use needles once and leaving it for 5-10 seconds before pulling it out
Hi. I only have the long needle 8mm i find that when i inject into the thigh i am getting bruised and a small amount of blood. I was told to inject strait in ,i didn't know that you can go in at 45 degrees . I will try it and hope i get some relief, i shall try on the stomach . Thank you.
I tried the 45 degree in the stomach, and done an air shot but it was still painful. As I said I have a 8 mm needle, I also have a lot of belly fat. Would a short needle be better?
Hi Ma'am.
I've been diabetic since 2007 and I've barely taken the injection on my arms. Earlier, I used to think it's fine to take it on stomach everytime but over time I've realized that it's necessary to change the spots, rather part on body.
I take it on my thigh sometimes but it is not as comfortable as on the stomach. I work out sometimes and now find it difficult to take injection on the a little muscled arm in a fear that I might bleed. I don't remember the last time I took it on my arms so in a way I'm little concerned whether I should take it there or not. Or if I do, how should I by myself. It's really a task to take it on the arms perfectly.
Do you have any suggestions ?
I don’t think it’s hard to inject in the arm if you use a short needle. But you have to be very careful injecting into muscle. You could try your lower back instead…
I am new to insulin. What type of pen needle do you prefer? Everything hurting me °°°
I generally go for the shortest needle I can get. I currently use the 4 mm nano pen needle from BD and the 8 mm syringes. Check out this video on needles, I provide much more information here ua-cam.com/video/M2R2z2mVgbQ/v-deo.html
I have low body fat. Sometimes when I inject into my arm, I get an "uncomfortable" sensation. How can I tell if I am accidentally injecting into the muscle?
When I inject into muscle it stings. You might also notice that the insulin starts to work faster
My mom gets Bruises after injection, and irritation in belly, what is the reason plz
Some people bruise more but it’s a good idea to mention it to her doctor.
Can I use cold insulin right from the fridge?
You can but ideally, it should be room temperature to prevent injection pain and/or irritation
@@DiabetesStrong thanks
My mother is diabetic patients she has starred insulin now but my czn inject insulin in her wrist and elbow is it right way
Injecting into joints is not recommended. Ask her doctor or nurse to guide her on how to inject in places that work for her
I have a few questions...
1. We were told to alcohol swab the cushion on the needle pen before screwing on the needle, but I didn't see you do that. Is it necessary?
2. It looks like you used the side of your arm to inject, not the back of the arm. We were told to only use the back of the arm?
3. No matter what I do, I can never get the air bubbles out. I flick it while holding it just like you did, but they always remain?
4. We were also taught to shake the pen after priming it, to remove NY insulin that could possibly be on the tip?
5. I notice every time after re dialing the insulin my child will be injecting, that a tiny drop always comes out still, that I have to again shake off so it doesn't sting when injecting. They never said anything about this happening but it's happened every time with every pen. Maybe normal?
I'm sorry to ask so many questions. I am so new to this ( just over 2 months). My child was diagnosed type 1 on Christmas day. I just want to make sure I'm doing everything the best I can.
Great questions.
1. I don't, but doing so could reduce the risk of an infection
2. You want to inject into fat. I can easily do that on the side of my arm. If you have very little fat on the arms the back of the arm might be better. Children often don't have that much fat on their arms, so it's probably a good idea to stick to the back of the arm.
3. I'm okay with not getting all of the air out. Air will travel up, so when injecting, if you keep the pen/syringe slightly tilted the air will travel away from the needle and you shouldn't be injecting air
4. I've never heard that one before... but I'm sure that can't hurt
5. This will sometimes happen to me as well and I understand why it can seem concerning. As long as you don't pull out the needle immediately after doing the injection you should be fine
And lastly, I'm sure you're doing an amazing job! This is a complicated condition but I do think it gets easier with time, for both you and your child
@@DiabetesStrong You are amazing. Thank you for the time you took to answer my questions. It is beyond appreciated ❤️. Have a great day!
Is 90degree good r 45 degree
Both can be good. It depends on your technique and needle length
you are so nice 🥰🥰
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Awesome belly button excellent explanation
Am I the only one that skips the air shot cause I don’t want to waste insulin?
I used to. But after starting to do it regularly I realize how often air is stuck in the needle. So now I’m all for it
I do it literally once first use and haven't again. What I do do is flick the pen to move any air bubble up and make sure I see a little insulin bubble coming out the tip before injecting.