Correct Handling of Test Strips
Storage of the Test Strips
Store in dry places (not bathroom). After taking out a test strip from the vial immediately close it again to avoid entry of humidity.
The correct pen needle length
Choice of the correct pen needle length
Age of person concerned Weight (BMI) Recommended pen needle length without holding a skin
Injection without holding a Skin Fold
It is recommended to perform all injections without holding a skin fold at an angle of 45° (12,7/8mm needle length). Only when setting the injection in the
The principles of this therapy are the separate application of middle- to long acting insulin (morning and evening or morning, noon and late evening), to cover basal insulin need for 24 hours. Addit
This is important because the combination of short and long acting insulin at fixed times requires regular intake of food to avoid hypoglycaemia. The main advantage of the Conventional Therapy fo
To ensure injection in subcutaneous tissue and not in muscle tissue it is recommended to hold a skin fold and inject in here. In that case pen needles can be used with the length 12/12,7mm or 8mm. O
Prandial Insulin Therapy
People with diabetes performing Prandial Insulin Therapy administer regular insulin or short acting insulin analogues only when eating. This method is perfect for people
Do causal research to avoid future ketoacidosis!
Even with all caution, ketoacidosis does occur once in a lifetime with diabetes. It is important to take the right action at the right time, to reco
Insulin
The metabolism in the body requires the hormone insulin. It transports the glucose from the blood into the cells where it is needed for energy production. The carbohydrates from food are brok
It is the target of the diabetes therapy to compensate completely for the primary malfunction of the carbohydrate metabolism. This goal can only be achieved if the person concerned is compliant.&nbs
