Insulin is a hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy. People with diabetes do not produce enough insulin or their bodies do not use insulin effectively. This can lead to high blood sugar levels, which can lead to serious health problems.

There are two main ways to take insulin: with an insulin syringe or with an insulin pen.

INSULIN SYRINGE & INSULIN NEEDLE

Insulin syringes

Insulin syringes are small, clear tubes with a needle on one end. They come in different sizes, depending on how much insulin you need to take. To use an insulin syringe, you will need to:

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
2. Remove the cap from the insulin vial.
3. Draw up the correct amount of insulin into the syringe.
4. Remove the needle cap.
5. Pinch up a fold of skin on your abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.
6. Insert the needle into the fold of skin at a 90-degree angle.
7. Inject the insulin.
8. Remove the needle and release the fold of skin.
9. Apply pressure to the injection site with a cotton ball or gauze pad.
10. Dispose of the needle and syringe safely.

INSULIN SYRINGE & INSULIN NEEDLE

Insulin pens

Insulin pens are pre-filled with insulin. They are more convenient to use than insulin syringes because they do not require drawing up the insulin yourself. To use an insulin pen, you will need to:

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
2. Remove the cap from the pen.
3. Select the correct dose of insulin.
4. Push the button on the pen to inject the insulin.
5. Apply pressure to the injection site with a cotton ball or gauze pad.
6. Dispose of the pen safely.

Both insulin syringes and insulin pens are effective ways to take insulin. The best way for you to take insulin will depend on your individual needs and preferences.

INSULIN SYRINGE & INSULIN NEEDLE

Which is better, insulin syringes or insulin pens?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best way to take insulin depends on your individual needs and preferences. Some factors to consider when choosing between insulin syringes and insulin pens include:

• Cost: Insulin syringes are typically less expensive than insulin pens.
• Convenience: Insulin pens are more convenient to use than insulin syringes, as they do not require drawing up the insulin yourself.
• Accuracy: Both insulin syringes and insulin pens can be used to administer insulin accurately.
• Pain: Insulin injections can be painful, but the pain can be reduced by using a small needle and injecting the insulin into a fatty area of the body.
• Dexterity: Insulin pens may be easier to use for people with limited dexterity.

If you are unsure which method is best for you, talk to your doctor or diabetes educator.

Insulin Syringe & Insulin Needle