What are the 4 major sites for insulin injection?
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.
How many ml is 20 units?
0.20 mls
How to Convert Insulin Units to Milliliters (ml) Using U-100 Insulin
| To administer this amount of U-100 insulin | Draw to this level in a 1 ml syringe |
|---|---|
| 17 units | 0.17 mls |
| 18 units | 0.18 mls |
| 19 units | 0.19 mls |
| 20 units | 0.20 mls |
How do you do a 45 degree injection?
Subcutaneous injections can be given straight in at a 90 degree angle or at a 45 degree angle. Give the injection at a 90 degree angle if you can grasp 2 inches of skin between your thumb and first finger. If you can grasp only 1 inch of skin, give the injection at a 45 degree angle.
How is insulin calculated?
Use the following formula: Divide # of grams of carbohydrates eaten by carbohydrate ratio. The result is the # of units of insulin needed for food. *If the # of units of insulin needed for blood sugar is negative, then the TOTAL # of units of insulin will be SMALLER than the # of units of insulin needed for food.
How many units are in 1 ml of insulin?
Insulin is measured in International Units (units); most insulin is U-100, which means that 100 units of insulin are equal to 1 mL.
What happens if you inject insulin wrong?
Incorrect administration of insulin (e.g., too little, too much, or at the wrong times) can result in both transient and serious hypo- and hyperglycemia, wide glycemic excursions, severe hypoglycemia, and DKA.
What is 1 unit of insulin in ml?
0.3 mL syringes are for insulin doses under 30 units of insulin and are numbered at 1-unit intervals. 0.5 mL syringes are for 30 to 50 units of insulin and are numbered at 1-unit intervals.