Do not throw them into the garbage or keep them where anyone could get stuck by them. Give your shot in a different place on your body each time. If you use the same spot, it will get hard and all of the insulin won't be able to get into your body. You can give your shot in your stomach around your belly button or on the front and sides of your thighs. Someone else can give your shot in the back of your arm.
Some people bleed a little or get black and blue where they give their shots.
If you get redness, swelling or itching at the spot you gave your shot, tell your doctor or nurse. Keep all of your diabetes supplies out of the reach of children. There are times when the usual amount of insulin is not enough. You may need to take extra insulin sometimes and even extra shots. Your doctor will tell you if you need to take extra insulin Some things to remember Extra insulin is always Regular insulin.