Are diabetics allowed to inject in public?

People on the Diabetes Forum generally state that injecting in a public place is usually not a problem and that only occasionally will it prompt a reaction in others.

Where should you not give insulin?

DON’T: Inject insulin just anywhere. Insulin should be injected into the fat just underneath the skin rather than into muscle, which can lead to quicker insulin action and greater risk of low blood sugar. The stomach, thighs, buttocks, and upper arms are common injection sites because of their higher fat content.

Where is the best place to give a diabetic shot?

Where to inject insulin

• Abdomen. The preferred site for insulin injection is your abdomen.
• Thigh. You can inject into the top and outer areas of your thigh, about 4 inches down from the top of your leg and 4 inches up from your knee.
• Arm. Use the fatty area on the back of your arm, between your shoulder and elbow.

Where do diabetics give themselves shots?

For those with diabetes, an insulin shot delivers medicine into the subcutaneous tissue — the tissue between your skin and muscle. Subcutaneous tissue (also called “sub Q” tissue) is found throughout your body.

Where can I inject insulin?

There are several areas of the body where insulin may be injected:

• The belly, at least 5 cm (2 in.) from the belly button. The belly is the best place to inject insulin.
• The front of the thighs. Insulin usually is absorbed more slowly from this site.
• The back of the upper arms.
• The upper buttocks.

Do you have to take insulin with type 1 diabetes?

If you have type 1 diabetes, you’ll need to take insulin shots (or wear an insulin pump) every day to manage your blood sugar levels and get the energy your body needs. Insulin can’t be taken as a pill because the acid in your stomach would destroy it before it could get into your bloodstream.

Where in the abdomen do you inject insulin?

To give an injection into the abdomen, pinch a section of fatty abdominal tissue, with fingers either side. The site should be between the waist and the hipbones about 2 inches away from the belly button. Avoid injecting near any scar tissue on the abdomen.

When should a diabetes give themselves a shot of insulin?

Timing. Insulin shots are most effective when you take them so that insulin goes to work when glucose from your food starts to enter your blood. For example, regular insulin works best if you take it 30 minutes before you eat.

Under what conditions should diabetics give themselves a shot of insulin?

Insulin is used for people who have type 1 diabetes. It’s also used if you have type 2 diabetes and other medicines are not controlling your blood sugar. If you have gestational diabetes, you may need to take insulin if diet and exercise have not helped to keep your blood sugar levels within your target range.

Is insulin taken before or after meals?

If you take Regular insulin or a longer-acting insulin, you should generally take it 15 to 30 minutes before a meal. If you take insulin lispro (brand name: Humalog), which works very quickly, you should generally take it less than 15 minutes before you eat.

How many insulin injections do you need to manage diabetes?

If you take insulin to manage your diabetes, you could be taking anywhere from 1 to 10 injections per day. And where you inject your insulin matters — not only because certain areas of the body are more ideal than others, but also because it’s important to use a variety of areas.

Is it OK to inhale insulin?

Injecting insulin is an essential part of the daily regime for many diabetics. Although insulin that can be inhaled is now available and approved, the reality is that most type 1 diabetics (and type 2 diabetics who require insulin) will have to continue injecting insulin until it is more common. Does injecting insulin hurt?

What side should you inject insulin on?

If you used the left side of your bum for your long-acting insulin injection last night, you should use your right side for tonight’s injection. The more you can rotate the areas of your body and the exact spots on each area, the less scar-tissue will build-up and the more easily your body will absorb that insulin.

Is it safe to inject insulin through clothing?

There are several reasons why injecting insulin through clothing is a bad idea, however convenient it may seem. Both syringes and pens are lubricated in order to make them as painless as possible. Clothing can remove this lubricatio, meaning injections can be more painful.