Giving an insulin injection into the belly

Cleaning the injection site Clean the site. If you use alcohol to clean the skin, let it dry. Pinching the skin Slightly pinch a fold of skin between your fingers and thumb of one hand. Inserting the needle Push the needle all the way into the pinched-up area. Pushing the plunger in Let go of the pinched-up area, and…

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Giving an insulin injection into the belly

Cleaning the injection site

Cleaning the injection site and letting the skin dry
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slide 1 of 4, Cleaning the injection site,

Clean the site. If you use alcohol to clean the skin, let it dry.

Pinching the skin

Pinching a fold of skin
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slide 2 of 4, Pinching the skin,

Slightly pinch a fold of skin between your fingers and thumb of one hand.

Inserting the needle

Inserting the needle into the pinched-up area of skin
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slide 3 of 4, Inserting the needle,

Push the needle all the way into the pinched-up area.

Pushing the plunger in

Pushing the plunger of the syringe all the way in
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slide 4 of 4, Pushing the plunger in,

Let go of the pinched-up area, and push the plunger of the syringe all the way in.

Current as ofApril 16, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Kathleen Romito MD – Family Medicine
Adam Husney MD – Family Medicine

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.