Attach a pen needle. Pen needles come in a range of sizes
8mm needles are recommended for the majority of patients, unless the patient is
underweight or there is another injection-related issue identified by the specialist clinician -
in which case smaller needle sizes can be used
Inject into clean skin with clean hands. Alcohol wipes are not recommended. Alcohol is an
astringent and can make the injection more painful as well as hardening the skin
If using cloudy insulin gently roll the pen ten times and invert the pen ten times. The liquid
should look evenly mixed
Prime pen by dialling up 2 units. Point pen upwards and depress injector button
Ensure insulin is expelled from needle – repeat priming process if no insulin seen
Turn the dose knob to the number of units to be administered