How do you give an injection for diabetes?

Answer 1

Pills (primarily for Type Two Diabetes) and injections (Type One).

The daily injections can be replaced by the insertion of an insulin pump which meters an omn demand continuous supply of insulin just like a pancreas.

Work on Inhalation Systems for insulin are under development.

Modern medical treatments include the replacement of the insulin producing cells by the injection of pancreatic cells into the body either as free living cells or in "cage"

Answer 2

Insulin can be administered by syringe, pen or pump - according to your personal preference.

• Insulin pens combine a very fine needle and insulin cartridge in a single unit, making it easier to give multiple injections. Some people carry two or more pens if they use more than one kind of insulin at different times of the day. If you need to use two types of insulin at the same time, you will need two separate pens and give yourself two injections. One of the main benefits of insulin pens is their portability.
• Jet injectors have no needles at all. These devices release a tiny stream of insulin, which is forced through the skin by pressure. Some people find that bruising occurs at the injection site.
• Syringes today are smaller than ever and have finer needles with special coatings so injecting is as painless as possible. If you need to use two types of insulin at the same time, you can mix the insulin and give yourself only one injection, or you may be prescribed a mixed insulin.
• Insulin pumps are a safe, effective way to deliver intensive insulin therapy. The device involves a small catheter, which is inserted under the skin, and a pump, which is about the size of a pager, that is worn outside the body. The pump has an reservoir and can be programmed to deliver small amounts of insulin on a schedule that you determine. To deliver extra doses of insulin (at mealtime, for example), you simply press a button on the device.

Talk to your doctor or diabetes educator about which device is right for you.

Answer 3

Insulin is typically given to a diabetic because their pancreas has stopped working. A normal person's pancreas creates insulin and breaks down the sugars in the food you eat. Since a diabetic no longer has a working pancreas, insulin is given in place of the insulin they no longer have.

Answer 4

At a pharmacy with a perscription. It used to be extracted from animal pancreases for use in human medicine, and no doubt still is in many parts of the world, but a great deal is now made by genetically engineered bacteria. That too may become history shortly as it is hoped to genetically engineer plants to produce it in sufficient quantity to make extraction from them economic.

Answer 5

Insulin is administered as a subcutaneous injection, under most circumstances. In emergencies it can be given intravenously, if needed.

Some patients will have an insulin pump, which carries a certain amount of insulin in a machine, which delivers a set amount per hour to the patient and allows the patient to give himself bolus injections when he eats. These provide the best glucose control, but are difficult for many patients to manage appropriately.

Most will have a number of injections a day - usually a long acting insulin and rapid acting insulin they will give themselves when they eat.

Talk to you Endocrinologist or diabetic educator about insulin injections and pumps if you would like more information about your insulin regimen.

Answer 6

Regular insulin is given by subcutaneous route. It is also the only type of insulin preparation which can be given intravenously.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Oral or shots