An Insulin Syringe is a useful device for administering insulin to a patient. The syringe has a measuring scale that helps the patient to determine how much insulin they need to inject. The needle and the syringe should be held at eye level, with the scale held near the syringe needle. If there are air bubbles near the needle, tap the scale to move them out. After the syringe is full of insulin, the syringe should be pulled back down.
It is important to clean the injection site. If you do not clean it properly, the insulin may not work as effectively. This can cause hardened areas under the skin. Rotating the injection site can prevent hardening and make the injection easier. Use alcohol wipes to clean the area before a new injection. Make sure to move the site of each injection a half inch away from the previous spot. Also, it is important to inject insulin at the same time every day.
The Insulin Syringe is a plastic device with a needle and a plunger. The plunger slides up and down to draw insulin into the barrel and push the insulin out through the needle. The plunger has a rubber seal on the lower end that prevents leaks. The needle is thinner and shorter than a standard insulin syringe, so that the needle doesn't cause pain to the patient.