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2006-11-10 09:01:33 · 10 answers · asked by mrs_thaiba 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Yes you should always aspirate a syringe when giving injection of any kind. You want to make sure that your not in a vein or capillary before injecting your meds.. Will not push air or cause harm with the aspiration...
2006-11-10 09:05:50 · answer #1 · answered by tmjf461 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-16 04:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Violet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a nurse I found it odd that my partner (when we first met) didn't aspirate when he was going to inject his insulin. However because you are only giving them to yourself in the subcutaneous layer there are only tiny capillaries that you can hit. Some are real bleeders that look bad, other times you may get a spot of blood.
I had to use insulin when I was pregnant and found that it didn't have any affects if I did hit a small capillary or vein.
Speak to your Endocrinologist about getting a Novopen (or there are other brands), they are alot easier to use then syringes and more discreet when you are going out to eat.
2006-11-10 12:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by Jamyle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not aspirate for blood when giving insulin injections. I have diabetes and take insulin, and am a nursing student and we were told in class not to aspirate with insulin. Insulin syringes are not long enough to reach anyplace but the subcutaneous tissue. Plus, there is no way to aspirate with a pump or pen, so why do it with a syringe?
2006-11-10 10:20:19 · answer #4 · answered by blondy2061h 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ask your doctor about the insulin pens...I used these when I was pregnant. No drawing up insulin or having to get rid of the air. Just dial up the dose and give yourself the shot. It saves a lot of time, and most insurance companies pay for them.
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2016-05-02 07:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by kelsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do have to get the air out of the needle before the injection.
2006-11-10 09:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My best friend is an insulin dependant type 1 diabetic and she does.
2006-11-10 09:05:15 · answer #8 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2017-02-10 21:01:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALWAYS. You want to be sure that you are not in a vein or artery when giving any injection.
2006-11-10 09:08:09 · answer #10 · answered by Debra M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋