#INSULIN TYPES AND DURATIONS HOW TO#
How to prepare your insulin dose if you are using one type of insulin:ĭraw air into the syringe by pulling back on the plunger.
Remove the needle cover from the insulin syringe. Wipe the top of the bottle with an alcohol swab. Remove the colored protective cap on the bottle. Regular insulin (short-acting) should be used only if it is clear and colorless. Do not use the insulin if it contains crystals or if the bottle looks frosted. Never shake the bottle vigorously (hard).ĭo not use the insulin if it looks lumpy or grainy, seems unusually thick, sticks to the bottle, or seems to be even a little discolored. Mix the insulin by slowly rolling the bottle between your hands or gently tipping the bottle over a few times. If your insulin contains zinc or isophane (normally cloudy), be sure that it is completely mixed. To draw the insulin up into the syringe correctly, you need to follow these steps: There are several important steps that will help you successfully prepare your insulin injection. It is important to follow any instructions from your doctor about the careful selection and rotation of injection sites on your body. These syringes come in three sizes: 3/10 cubic centimeters (cc) measuring up to 30 USP Units of insulin, ½ cc measuring up to 50 USP Units of insulin, and 1 cc measuring up to 100 USP Units of insulin. This helps you measure your dose accurately. The appropriate syringe is chosen based on your insulin dose to make measuring the dose easy to read. Insulin doses are measured and injected with specially marked insulin syringes. The concentration (strength) of insulin is measured in USP Insulin Units and USP Insulin Human Units and is usually expressed in terms such as U-100 insulin.
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