Giving an Insulin Injection Into the Belly
Cleaning the injection site
Clean the site. If you use alcohol to clean the skin, let it
dry.
Pinching the skin
Slightly pinch a fold of skin between your fingers and thumb
of one hand.
Inserting the needle
Push the needle all the way into the pinched-up area.
Pushing the plunger in
Let go of the pinched-up area, and push the plunger of the
syringe all the way in.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator |
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Last Revised
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July 19, 2011 |
Last Revised:
July 19, 2011
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator