1. Select the right syringe. Selecting the right syringe is not a difficult task. Simply use the size that you find the easiest to use with your particular dose of insulin. Less pain is experienced with shorter and thinner needles, but if you're overweight then you will have to choose a longer one.
2. Decide on the location of the body you are going to give your injection. Insulin shots can be administered anywhere on the body so long as there is enough fat located underneath the skin at the site of injection. Good locations include your stomach, the back of your arms, and the thigh area. If you were injecting insulin often, then you may want to rotate the injection sites instead of using the same spot over and over again.
You may have read that the stomach area is the best possible place to inject insulin, and it is. The reason for this is that the insulin will be absorbed at a steady pace between shots. Also, the stomach is an easy area for you to reach.
3. Wash your hands and get your insulin ready. It is important to make sure that your hands are sanitary and that the syringe you are using is clean. Many people reuse the same syringes without any problems by cleaning them off with rubbing alcohol. However, if you are currently sick or have any type of open wounds on your hands, then it is best to start fresh with a new needle.
4. Before extracting the insulin from the insulin bottle, do a quick check of the expiration date and avoid using the insulin if it is old. Also, if there is any kind of discoloration or if you see any type of small bits of matter floating around, then discard the insulin immediately. The color of rapid and short-acting insulins should be clear. If you are using this type of insulin and the color has changed or is cloudy, then this insulin is bad and should be thrown out. On the other hand, if you are using intermediate-acting insulin then the color should actually be a little cloudy.
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