How-to Series: Caregiver 101 - How to Give an Insulin Shot

This week we want to show some basic how-to videos for caregivers. All of the things we are going to cover this week are important skills that every caregiver should know. Some might be scary and some you may not have thought about, but I hope after watching these videos, you will gain confidence in yourself as a care provider. Knowledge is power!

There are a lot of how-to videos out there on every subject imaginable. Some are good and some are not so good. This week, we've done the work for you and found the best videos for each topic. We like videos that go into great detail and actually show you step by step how to do things. If you do too, then the videos this week are for you! We hope you benefit from them.

How to Give an Insulin Shot

If you care for someone with diabetes, you’re probably wondering how to properly inject insulin. Even if you don't care for someone with diabetes, its a good thing to know how to do.

This video from dlife.com guides you through important steps for preparing and storing insulin and the steps to administering a shot.