Simple guidance. Confident injections.
Whether you’re new to injections or need a quick refresher, these videos cover the essentials—how to inject safely, mix medication correctly, and avoid common mistakes. Each video is available in nine languages.
How to inject with an insulin syringe
Proper insulin injection technique can help to ensure better glucose control which is critical in managing diabetes today and over the long term. This video covers the basics of injecting insulin with a syringe.
How to inject insulin with a 4mm Pen Needle
Learn the basic steps of how to inject insulin with a pen and pen needle in a step-by-step process using a 4mm pen needle.
How to mix your insulin for a syringe
Mixing insulin correctly is an important first step toward ensuring accurate dosing, proper injection, and improved glycemic control. Learn how to mix insulin safely to help achieve consistent insulin delivery and support effective diabetes management.
Why is Rotating Injection Sites a Part of Proper Insulin Injection Technique?
Discover how to rotate injection sites correctly to help avoid the development of lumps and bumps under your skin, known as lipohypertrophy (lipo).2
How to Choose the Right Needle Length for Insulin Injections
Discover how to select the right needle length to help ensure proper insulin absorption and a more comfortable injection experience.1
Why You Should Avoid Needle Reuse – Help Prevent Injection Site Complications
Learn why diabetes experts recommend using a new needle for each injection and how this simple step can improve your injection experience.1*
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*These recommendations were informed by a large international survey of current practice and were written and vetted by 183 diabetes experts from 54 countries.
References
1. Blanco M, Hernández MT, Strauss KW, Amaya M. Prevalence and risk factors of lipohypertrophy in insulin-injecting patients with diabetes. Diabetes Metab. 2013;39(5):445-453. 2. Frid AH, Kreugel G, Grassi G, et al. New insulin delivery recommendations. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016; 91(9):1231–1256.