Why is insulin injected into fatty tissue?

Injecting insulin into fatty tissue helps the body to absorb insulin slowly and predictably. This layer of skin sits on top of the muscle and has less nerves, which can make injections more comfortable.

Why is insulin not injected into muscle?

Do not inject into muscle regularly Injecting into muscle can cause more bruising, is more painful, and insulin is not properly absorbed (it’s absorbed much faster and is metabolized and out of the body much faster, too).

Does it matter where insulin is injected?

You can inject insulin into your abdomen, upper arm, buttocks, hip, and the front or side of the thigh. Insulin works fastest when it is injected into the abdomen. Do not inject insulin into areas where you have a wound or bruising. Insulin injected into wounds or bruises may not get into your body correctly.

How is insulin injected into the body?

Insulin is injected subcutaneously, which means into the fat layer under the skin. In this type of injection, a short needle is used to inject insulin into the fatty layer between the skin and the muscle. Insulin should be injected into the fatty tissue just below your skin.

When is insulin administered?

Insulin shots are most effective when you take them so that insulin goes to work when glucose from your food starts to enter your blood. For example, regular insulin works best if you take it 30 minutes before you eat.

Where is insulin best absorbed?

The belly is the best place to inject insulin. This is because the belly area can absorb insulin most consistently. The front of the thighs. Insulin usually is absorbed more slowly from this site.

What tissues are insulin dependent?

Those tissues defined as insulin dependent, based on intracellular glucose transport, are principally adipose tissue and muscle.

How is insulin administered and why?