How To Give An Insulin Injection WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: What do I need to know about insulin syringes? Insulin syringes come in different sizes depending on the dose of insulin you need. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist will help you find the right size syringe. Use the correct size insulin syringe to make sure you get the right dose of insulin. Where do I inject insulin? You can inject insulin into your abdomen, upper arm, buttocks, hip, and the front or side of the thigh. Insulin works fastest when it is injected into the abdomen. Do not inject insulin into areas where you have a wound or bruising. Insulin injected into wounds or bruises may not get into your body correctly. Use different sites when injecting insulin. For example, inject insulin into different places in your abdomen. Insulin injected into the same site can cause lumps, swelling, or thickened skin. How do I inject the insulin with a syringe? Clean the skin where you will i...
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