An international expert panel has recently released a comprehensive set of recommendations for optimal insulin injection techniques and equipment. The group, called the Forum for Injection Technique ...

To ensure proper absorption and prevent skin issues like lipohypertrophy, it’s important to rotate insulin injection sites regularly, keeping about an inch between each site. When injecting insulin, ...

Insulin dosing usually includes a daily basal insulin dose plus bolus doses around meals. Your doctor should help you build a plan. Bolus insulin is often based on two steps: correct high blood sugar ...

Insulin is generally administered either by the patient himself or by some member of his family, a neighbor, a practical nurse or a registered nurse. Only occasionally is it given by the physician.