Diabetes: Giving yourself an insulin shot
Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you are ready to start preparing and giving insulin injections.
Talk with your doctor or diabetes specialist
If you have questions about this information, take it with you when you visit your doctor or diabetes specialist. You may want to mark areas or make notes in the margins on the pages where you have questions.
If you would like more information on preparing and giving insulin injections, the following resources are available:
Organization
American Diabetes Association (ADA) 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) E-mail: AskADA@diabetes.org Web Address: www.diabetes.org The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a national organization for health professionals and consumers. Almost every state has a local office. ADA sets the standards for the care of people with diabetes. Its focus is on research for the prevention and treatment of all types of diabetes. ADA provides patient and professional education mainly through its publications, which include the monthly magazine Diabetes Forecast, books, brochures, cookbooks and meal planning guides, and pamphlets. ADA also provides information for parents about caring for a child with diabetes.
| Author: | Paul Lehnert | Last Updated: August 31, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Theresa O'Young, PharmD - Clinical Pharmacist | |
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