How To Administer Insulin. In this type of injection a short needle is used to inject insulin into the fatty layer. Keep the needle in place for 5 seconds after you inject the insulin. Put a new needle onto your pen. Press on the plunger until the insulin is gone.
Remove the caps of the pen needle. Press on the plunger until the insulin is gone. In this type of injection a short needle is used to inject insulin into the fatty layer. Put a new needle onto your pen. Hold the pen upright and perform an air shot. Pull out the needle.
Hold the pen upright and perform an air shot.
This will keep insulin from leaking out. This will keep insulin from leaking out. Pull out the needle. Wherever possible wash your hands with soap and water before injecting. Throw away your used insulin syringe as directed. Keep the needle in place for 5 seconds after you inject the insulin.