Tips on How to Inject
For the best results, you need to know how to inject insulin properly. To inject LANTUS®, first pick your insulin injection site. LANTUS® should be injected into the less-sensitive layer of fatty tissue just under the skin — not into the muscle or too close to moles or scars.
The three sites to inject LANTUS® are:
- The abdomen (a), except for a two-inch circle around the navel.
- The top and outer thighs (b) Avoid injecting too close to the bony area above the knee.
- The outer, upper arms (c) Use the outer back area of the upper arm where there is fatty tissue.
With LANTUS® insulin, injection sites may be easily rotated because whether you inject the insulin into your abdomen, thigh, or upper arm, the rate of absorption for LANTUS® is similar for all three areas.
Once you've picked your area, remember that injection sites within those areas must be different from one injection to the next. Also, be sure to rotate your injection sites as instructed by your healthcare professional.
