Insulin injections
Today's insulin needles are very thin, easy to use, and more comfortable. Prefilled disposable insulin pens can make taking insulin easier.
Ask your healthcare provider about the different insulin delivery systems available. Your healthcare provider will show you how to inject your insulin.
Site rotation
It can take a shorter or longer period of time for insulin to start working, depending on where you inject: abdomen, arm, buttocks or thigh. The injection should go just under the skin into the fat layer. Use the injection technique recommended by your diabetes educator or healthcare provider.
If you inject insulin into the same area of your body, for example, the abdomen, be sure to change the exact place (site) within that area each time you inject. You will develop scar tissue if you inject into the same site each time. If you inject into scar tissue your insulin won't be absorbed properly.
