title: Injection technique in insulin therapy.
abstract: Ensuring that people with diabetes use correct injection techniques for insulin therapy is a vital part of nurses' role. This article outlines key aspects of good injection technique and emphasises the importance of ongoing patient education and regular reviews of knowledge and technique.
authors.affiliation: Somerset Partnership Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Su
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Down
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kirkland
mesh_terms: D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin