Failure to exhaust gas when injecting insulin may result in an insufficient dose and inability to control blood sugar well. It may also cause pain due to a small amount of gas being injected into the skin. Generally, there is no need to worry too much.
It is necessary to vent when injecting insulin. Failure to vent or insufficient venting will generally lead to a reduction in the actual amount of insulin injected into the subcutaneous tissue, leading to inaccurate injection and affecting blood sugar standards. Insulin should be completely emptied before injecting it by gently pushing the injection button upward until a drop of solution hangs on the tip of the needle. At the same time, choose the correct injection site and avoid injecting at the root of the hair.
The air in the syringe needs to be discharged before drug injection. If the air is not discharged, the air will be injected under the skin and cause pain. At this time, the muscles can be relaxed to help reduce pain. Suitable places for insulin injection are the abdomen, outer thighs, outer upper arms and buttocks. The abdomen is more commonly used for easy injection and even absorption. Strenuous activities should also be avoided after injection to prevent hypoglycemia.
The needle should be pulled out immediately after the injection is completed to prevent the liquid from overflowing due to temperature changes and affecting the accuracy of the injection dose. The needle for insulin injection should be replaced in time and must not be reused to avoid local infection and trauma. At the same time, used needles should be disposed of properly and should not be discarded anywhere.
