SubQ injection

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hey guys, a very simple question for all.

i have a skill test coming up and my prof. is making a big fuss over what size needle you should use for insulin injection.

i just want to know if there are more than 1 size of needle for insulin injections?

can you help me identify them if there are?

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25-27 gauge, at least that's what my pharm instructor told us... Good luck!!

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You may use needles that are 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch long. Both lengths are acceptable for subcutaneous insulin administration.

26-gauge to 31-gauge needles are acceptable for subcutaneous insulin injections. Click on the link below to see the different gauges and lengths of insulin needles being sold online. Good luck to you!

http://www.insulinsyringes.com/JHI/guid.496046364/~/productID.459340926/~/categoryL1.2/~/categoryL2.25/~/categoryL3.77/US/product_category.html

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