Injecting Insulin

Supplies used for injecting insulin with a syringe include a vial of insulin, a sterile insulin syringe, alcohol wipes, and a container for sharps.

Figure 1: Insulin vial and syringe

Three regions are most suitable for insulin injection, namely upper arms, abdomen (or stomach), and thighs (Figure 2). Most commonly, insulin is injected in the abdomen.

Figure 2: Insulin injection sites