Syringes General Information Syringes are often used to inject insulin shot. These Syringes are made for self-administration of the hormone in diabetic patients. The insulin syringe is designed for injecting the medication into subcutaneous tissues. This is the perfect areas for injecting insulin because these fats allows allow the medication to get absorbed constantly, for a long-lasting effect. The insulin syringe has a needle, plunger and barrel. The barrel is a hollow chamber that holds the hormone. Markings n this barrel are provided for taking the measurement of the medication in International Units (IU). Most of the insulin Syringes usually have 100 unit barrels. If you are taking a low-dose insulin syringe, you can get a 50 unit barrel as well. In most cases, insulin is usually provided in U-100, which means 100 units of insulin, is contained in 1ml of fluid. Before using the medication, it is very important to wipe of the injected spot. Keeping the injected site clean and free from bacteria, it is important to ensure that the spot is clean and dry. The site of injection is usually the thigh, upper arm or the abdomen, the area should be chosen and the injection should be given directly onto the site. Syringes are disposable, in order to ensure safety, the needles should be discarded as it has been directed to.What is Syringes | How to Buy Syringes | Condition of Syringes | How to Use Syringes | Syringes Side Effects |
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