How do you give a child an insulin pen?
Step 3. Giving the injection
- Clean the injection site. Use an alcohol wipe to clean the area where you’re going to inject.
- Pinch an inch of skin. Pull up about 1 inch of skin.
- Insert the needle. Insert the needle into the skin at the angle you were shown.
- Inject the insulin.
Where do you inject insulin in a child?
The four safe areas for insulin injections are the side of the thighs, the back of the upper arms, the abdomen and the upper outer buttocks. To avoid bumps and scar tissue on the skin, alternate a few different sites for insulin injection.
Where do you inject Lantus insulin pens?
Lantus® may be injected in the abdomen, upper arm, or thigh. Remember to rotate injection sites. The abdomen is the preferred injection site for the AutoShield Duo. This location facilitates proper injection technique—such as keeping the pen at the proper 90 degree angle.
How do you inject a child?
Hold the syringe between the thumb and first finger of the other hand.
- Insert the needle at a 90 degree angle (straight up and down) into the clean injection site. Use a quick dart-like motion. The quicker you insert the needle, the less it hurts.
- Release the skin.
What age can a child self administer insulin?
There is no magic age at which children are suddenly able to give their own injections. Generally, by 9 or 10 years of age they have the physical ability to draw up and give their own insulin.
Which insulin is best for children?
Insulin glargine and glulisine can be used in children above 6 years, lispro in children above 3 years and detemir and aspart in children above 2 years. The caution for hypoglycemia should be exercised while prescribing them. Degludec is currently not approved for pediatric use.
At what age do diabetic children give their own injections?
The age at which diabetic children gave themselves insulin injections (injection independence) was investigated by analysis of the notes on 66 children who attend the Oxford (England) Paediatric Diabetic Clinic. The mean age of injection independence was found to be 11.2 years (SD, 2.2 years).
Do you pinch skin for insulin pen?
If you use an insulin pen: Dial up your dose. This is called an “air shot.” Insulin shots should go into a fatty layer of your skin (called “subcutaneous” or “SC” tissue). Put the needle straight in at a 90-degree angle. You do not have to pinch up the skin unless you are using a longer needle (6.8 to 12.7 mm).
What happens if insulin is taken after food?
Research shows that the best time to take a mealtime insulin is 15 to 20 minutes before you eat a meal. You can also take it after your meal, but this may put you at a higher risk of a hypoglycemic episode. Don’t panic if you forget to take your insulin before your meal.
How many ml of Lantus is in a pen?
Lantus 100 units/ml solution for injection in a cartridge, Lantus SoloStar 100 units/ml solution for injection in a pre-filled pen Each cartridge or pen contains 3 ml of solution for injection, equivalent to 300 units. *Insulin glargine is produced by recombinant DNA technology in Escherichia coli.
How long does it take for Lantus to work after injection?
Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. Lantus is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.
Is it painful to inject Lantus with cold insulin?
Cold insulin may be painful to inject. SUPER: Check the label on your SoloSTAR ® pen. Laura: First, check the label on your SoloSTAR ® pen to make sure you have the correct pen and insulin. The Lantus ® SoloSTAR ® pen is gray with a purple injection button. Check the expiration date on the label of your pen.
What kind of needles do you use for Lantus?
THE LANTUS SOLOSTAR INSULIN PEN CAN BE USED WITH THE BD ULTRA-FINE™ PEN NEEDLES*. Your healthcare provider may prescribe Ultra-Fine™pen needles. They come in the following sizes: