Question

client is prescribed a short-acting insulin to help treat her type 1 diabetes. What important note would the pharmacist most likely give the client regarding insulin?

Answer 1

probably that it’s taken about 30 minutes to an hour before a meal to help control blood sugar levels.

Answer 2

Insulins should never be administered via injection into veins.

Step-by-step explanation:

For some people with diabetes, especially for those newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, the daily application of insulin can be scary, but with a little training, the practice becomes a routine activity. Training is also essential in adopting the correct technique. Otherwise, the patient is at risk of severe glycemic control.

The medical recommendation is that insulin be injected into the subcutaneous tissue, a layer of fat that is just below the skin and never in the vein. If the needle reaches the muscle, for example, insulin will be absorbed more quickly, not to mention that the pain will be greater. If the injection is more superficial, the hormone will remain in the skin, affecting its onset and duration in the body. Therefore, learning the correct application technique is part of the treatment.