Hold the alcohol swab on the injection area firmly for several seconds. Do not rub it. Rotate the injection areas on a regular basis. Disposable syringes should be thrown away after a single injection. It is best if the syringe and needle is placed in a puncture-proof container.
Many locations restrict how needles can be disposed of.
Check with the infection control department of your local hospital, or with your local health department, to determine if your area has restrictions on how to dispose of used needles. Do not use insulin if it looks cloudy. Only use regular insulin in the unit, and do not mix any other insulin with it. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer to use the pump. Check the tubing and infusion site to make sure everything is working as it should be.