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Change weekly between left and right half of the body. There exist rotating patterns which assist correct injections in belly and thigh (for children and adults) in our Download-Area. The…

222. Injection technique

If you have to stay at very low or high temperatures for a longer time, e.g. when travelling, it is recommended to store insulin in a special cooler bag for medicines or an isolating container from…

223. Injection technique - Storing Insulin Correctly

Storing Insulin Correctly Insulin is sensible against environmental impacts. Not used insulin should be stored in the “vegetables” compartment of the refrigerator at 4-8°C. Take care that it never…

224. Injection technique

Use a new pen needle for each injection! With a fresh pen needle for each measurement, you yourself can ensure that the injection is as painless as possible. Pen needles have microfine tips which…

225. Injection technique

The reuse of pen needles can be dangerous! Crystallized insulin from a previous injection can block the needle and lead to an inaccurate insulin dosage.

226. Injection technique - The correct pen needle length

The correct pen needle length Choice of the correct pen needle length Age of person concerned Weight (BMI) Recommended pen needle length without holding a skin…

227. Injection technique - Injection without holding a Skin Fold

Injection without holding a Skin Fold It is recommended to perform all injections without holding a skin fold at an angle of 45° (12,7/8mm needle length). Only when setting the injection in…

228. Injection technique

To ensure injection in subcutaneous tissue and not in muscle tissue it is recommended to hold a skin fold and inject in here. In that case pen needles can be used with the length 12/12,7mm or 8mm.…

229. Injection technique - Injection with Skin Fold

Injection with Skin Fold

230. Injection technique

Change weekly between left and right half of the body. There exist rotating patterns which assist correct injections in belly and thigh (for children and adults) in our Download-Area.

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