Here are some random facts about Insulin 💉Must be given subcut or IV Insulin is destroyed by the GI tract so it can not be given by mouth (PO), it must be given subcut or IV 💉Lipoatrophy This is loss of subcutaneous fat which happens when an injection is made in the same site too many times. Educate your patient to rotate site 1 inch from previous site 💉HIGH ALERT medication Insulin requires double verification, meaning two nurses should check the insulin order, dose, time, etc. Verification
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