Consistent treatment is one of the cornerstones of caring for a diabetic dog, and this means regulating blood glucose levels by giving insulin injections. Typically, a diabetic dog will require two daily injections, as well as dietary changes and lifestyle adjustments. Your veterinary healthcare team will assist in teaching you how to take blood samples to test glucose levels, measure the dosage of insulin recommended and inject your dog. Many pet owners are fearful of causing pain to their pet, but the injection needles are sharp to reduce discomfort, insulin does not sting on injection, and the injections are given in areas where damage to internal structures is impossible.