Barnesville, OH
A 17-year-old male asked:
How do you give insulin shots?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Leila Hashemianswered
Internal Medicine 22 years experience
Insulin shot: Hi, if you have been started on Insulin, your doctor has to show you how, it's not possible to demonstrate that on line, you need to be taught by a nurse or MD.
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Ayisha Ganianswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Subcutaneous shot: Insulin is given subcutaneously. It could be given in the abdominal wall, thigh, back and arm. Pinch the skin and insert the needle underneath between the skin ans underlying muscle.
3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 24, 2014
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