How to Use insulin Bottle Injection for Diabetes

Unopened insulin should be stored in the refrigerator until the expiration date on the box. Once opened, insulin can be kept at room temperature for up to 28 days, but it's important to verify the specific duration with a pharmacist. Before using insulin, wash your hands and check the bottle; if it's cloudy, roll it gently for one minute without shaking. For clear insulin, no rolling is necessary. Clean the top of the bottle with an alcohol wipe before drawing insulin into the syringe. Pull the plunger to the prescribed dose, insert the syringe into the bottle, and turn it upside down to withdraw the correct amount, ensuring the needle remains submerged in the insulin. If bubbles appear, tap the syringe to remove them before finalizing the dose. Insulin can be injected into various sites on the body, ensuring to rotate injection sites and clean them with an alcohol wipe beforehand. Insert the needle straight into the skin, inject the insulin, and dispose of the syringe properly in a designated container, never recapping needles.