1CC Syringe

If you have diabetes and are dependent on insulin, you must have syringes that can hold the doses you need to inject. The syringes you use should also be easy to use and easy to read, so you can be sure you're always dosing your insulin. If you get too much or too little of the medicine, it can hurt your blood sugar levels. More information about the 1cc syringe will ensure you have the knowledge you need to determine if this syringe size is best for you.

READING PLASTIC INJECTION

When you receive your insulin syringes, it is important to look at the label. Different manufacturers may design their syringes, causing the label to look different. It is important that you can read the labels so that you draw the correct dose of insulin every time. If you switch to another brand, look at the syringe while you're still at the pharmacy so that if you have questions, the pharmacist can help you make sure you're reading the label.

One cubic centimeter (cc) equals one milliliter (ml). So, when you draw one cc of insulin, you draw one ml of insulin. Since insulin is usually measured in units, it is important to know how these numbers are converted to units of insulin. When you draw out one unit of insulin, it equals 0.1 milliliters. One cc or one ml of insulin is equal to 100 units of insulin.

IS YOUR INSULIN SYRINGE THE RIGHT SIZE?

The insulin syringe, which holds 1 cm3, is ideal for those who need to inject 50 to 100 units of insulin in one dose. To find out if 1cc is the right size for you, note the insulin doses you inject. For example, if your average dose is 30 to 50 units of insulin, a ½ cc syringe will usually suffice. But, if you are giving higher doses at least a few times a week, it makes sense to switch to a syringe that holds 1cc, as this will result in fewer injections.

WHAT IS THE BEST NEEDLE FOR YOUR INSULIN INJECTIONS?

The syringe and needle work together to give you insulin, so they need to be compatible. If you are using a 1cc syringe, you have options for the best type of needle. There are several factors to consider when it comes to needles, and once you determine which factors apply to you, it will be much easier to choose a needle and inject insulin.

Insulin needles come in different lengths, with the diameter being about 8 to 12.7 millimeters. Because insulin is designed to be injected under the skin of your body, an eight-millimeter needle is usually enough. But, larger adults may need a longer needle to ensure that the insulin reaches the correct area. Your doctor will help you choose the needle length that best suits your body type.

Another factor to consider is the width of the needle, which is measured by its gauge. When the gauge reading is higher, it means the needle is thinner. For example, a 31 gauge is thinner than a 30 gauge. Insulin needles are 28 to 31 gauge. This line of gauges will work with any syringe that holds 1cc of insulin, so you can choose the gauge that's most convenient for you.

HOW TO DRAW INSULIN INTO A SYRINGE

You must draw the insulin into the syringe. This way, you use a safe technique and ensure that you get the full dose of insulin. Drawing the insulin will also make it easier to draw the correct dose into the syringe. To draw insulin into a syringe, proceed as follows:

• Wash and dry your hands

• Place the insulin vial between your hands and rotate it approximately 10 times

• Wipe the top of the insulin vial with an alcohol swab

• Attach the syringe and needle if they are not already attached

• Draw air into the syringe equal to the amount of insulin you draw into the syringe (eg if you are going to inject 10 units of insulin, draw 10 units of air into the syringe)

• Insert the needle into the insulin vial and inject the air

• Turn the bottle upside down and draw the correct units of insulin into the syringe

• Remove the needle and syringe from the vial

• Check the syringe for air bubbles and remove them by flicking the plastic syringe in the area where the bubbles are present.

CORRECT STEPS IN ADMINISTERING INSULIN USING A NEEDLE AND SYRINGE

Once you've drawn a dose of insulin into the diabetes syringe, it's time to inject it. You should not fill the syringe until you are ready to inject. You need to use the correct injection technique to make the process as comfortable as possible. This will also ensure that you get the full dose of insulin into the syringe. Use the following steps to administer insulin:

• Choose a spot on the arm, side of the thigh, or abdomen where you will inject the insulin

• Avoid areas where you have bruises or injuries

• Use an alcohol swab to clean the skin at the injection site

• Use your index finger and thumb to pinch the injection site (use your non-dominant hand for this)

• Hold the needle and syringe straight and insert them into the pinched skin (use your dominant hand to grasp the needle and inject the insulin)

• Push the plunger of the syringe to inject the insulin into your body

• Leave the needle in the skin for approximately five seconds

• Pull the needle out of the skin

• Apply gentle pressure to the injection site for about 10 seconds so that any insulin you injected does not leak out.

• Dispose of the syringe and needle