Nov 1, 2023 · Properly administering insulin is vital to its effectiveness. Follow this complete guide for steps on how to use an insulin pen, from preparation to disposal.

Pick a fatty skin area to inject the insulin. If you are a thin adult or a child or you are using a large pen needle (over 6 mm), HOLD a pinch of skin before you use the pen.

Jun 12, 2025 · Before you first use your insulin pen, ask your doctor any questions you have and be sure to get clear instructions from them. Be sure you know what dose of insulin to use at …

Mar 20, 2024 · This information describes how to give an insulin injection (shot) with an insulin pen. It also describes how to store and care for disposable insulin pens.

Feb 12, 2024 · Needle: Needles for insulin pens are single-use, which means you only use them for one injection and then throw them away. Each needle comes in a sterile protective …

Dec 6, 2025 · Dial up two units on the dose selector, hold the pen with the needle pointing upward, and press the injection button until a drop or stream of insulin appears at the tip. If no …

Insulin can be given using a syringe or a pen device. Use the pictures and steps listed below to learn how to use your pen. Injections are given into fatty tissue. (See shaded areas below.) …

In this short video, a certified diabetes educator from Mayo Clinic explains the equipment and process for using an insulin pen for people with diabetes...more.

May 8, 2025 · Before giving yourself or your child a shot, you need to gather together your little insulin bottle (vial), syringe and alcohol pads. Check the label to make sure you have the right …

Mar 1, 2023 · Follow the directions for how to screw a new needle onto your pen. Remove the outer cap from the needle. Keep this outer cap. You will use it later to safely dispose of the …