Mastering the Insulin Injection Technique: A Step-by-Step Guide
1. Introduction to insulin injections Insulin: What Is It? The pancreas secretes the hormone insulin, which aids the body in using glucose, or sugar, as fuel. High blood sugar levels are a result of either insufficient insulin production or improper insulin cellular response in diabetics. Why Do Injections of Insulin? One popular diabetic treatment is insulin injections. By imitating the actions of the body's natural insulin, they aid in the regulation of blood sugar levels. Insulin Types There are various forms of insulin, and each has a unique profile of action: Insulin that acts quickly: It has a brief duration of action. Compared to rapid-acting insulin, short-acting insulin takes a little longer to start working but lasts longer. Insulin with an intermediate half-life: It acts gradually at first and lasts longer. Long-acting insulin: It takes a long time to start working and works slowly. To effectively control their blood sugar levels, diabetics frequently use a variety of...