The Forum for Injection Technique (FIT) was developed to establish and promote best practice in injection technique for all involved in diabetes care.
FIT Technique Plus is a series of educational tools based on FIT Canada’s Recommendations for Best Practice in Injection Technique. These tools have been written and reviewed by FIT members. Each article is a quick summary on a topic related to injection technique and intended for your reference.
Insulin is an essential key in managing diabetes and when omitted or not given properly, it may lead to severe low blood sugar, or high blood sugars which can quickly lead to Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).
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Many children in Canada inject to manage their diabetes. Injecting isn't difficult. It's easy to learn. It's quick and more comfortable than you would think.
Read More »Injecting insulin is a normal part of caring for type 2 diabetes It’s not your fault. Diabetes is a disease that may worsen over time. This means that you may not be able to control your blood glucose with diet, exercise and/or pills alone.
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Did you know? Where you inject matters. Insulin should be injected into the subcutaneous, or “fatty layer” of your skin where absorption is predictable and consistent.
Read More »Lipohypertrophy, sometimes referred to a “lipo”, is a thickened rubbery area of fat tissue that can grow and develop in the subcutaneous fat where injections of insulin are given.
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The injection using a safety engineered device (SED) requires a different technique. Therefore, caregivers need to be taught how to use the SED and how to check to ensure that the insulin has been properly injected.
Read More »Forum for Injection Technique (FIT) - Site Selection & Site RotationA s can help prevent problems at insulin injection sites.
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