What does insulin injection do? INSULIN ( Iletin II(R), Humulin(R), Humalog(R), Novolin(R), etc.) is a hormone produced naturally by the pancreas. Insulin regulates the amount of sugar in your blood and prevents or reduces long-term complications including damage to the blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, or nerves.
They need to know if you have any of these conditions: adrenal or pituitary gland problems, diarrhea, fever or infection, injury or trauma, kidney disease, nausea, vomiting, recent surgery, thyroid disease, an unusual or allergic reaction to insulin, beef or pork products, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives.
To inject a dose: Select an injection site on the stomach, arm, buttocks, or thigh, and clean with an alcohol wipe. Pinch the skin up with your fingers about three inches apart, and insert the needle at an angle of 45—90 degrees. Pull back on the plunger to make sure the needle is not in a blood vessel before injecting the insulin. If blood appears, remove the needle, reinsert it in a different (nearby) location, and repeat the process. If no blood appears, press the plunger to deliver the insulin. Remove the needle from the skin and press gently on the injection site for a moment (but do not rub or massage). Rotate your injection site such that each site is not used more than once every 1—2 months.
Symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) include: dizziness, dry mouth, flushed dry-skin, fruit-like breath odor, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach ache, unusual thirst, frequent passing of urine
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): increase or decrease in fatty tissue under the skin, through overuse of a particular injection site, itching, burning, swelling, or rash at the injection site
NOTE: This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions, or adverse effects for this drug. If you have questions about the drug(s) you are taking, check with your health care professional.