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+ | Intramuscular insulin injection is a technique used for both pets and people in an effort to hasten [[onset]], compared to the usual technique of injecting [[subcutaneously]]<ref>[http://cgibin.rcn.com/johncm/cgi-bin/index.pl?Site=Insulin#2 Diabetes-World Mailing List Web Site-Questions About Insulin]</ref>. It's often referred to medically by the abbreviation IM. |
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| + | Because it carries with it a substantial risk of [[hypoglycemia]]<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?itool=abstractplus&db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=abstractplus&list_uids=2146067 Different Absorption of Isophane (NPH) Insulin From Subcutaneous and Intramuscular Sites-Diabetic Medicine-1990]</ref> , giving insulin intramuscularly should only be done with guidance from a medical professional. Insulins which are not [[soluble]] are able to be used intramuscularly, unlike [[intervenously]], which requires soluble insulins only. |
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| + | *[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?itool=abstractplus&db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=abstractplus&list_uids=2404719 Variation in Absorption of NPH Insulin Due to Intramuscular Injection-Diabetes Care-1990] |
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Latest revision as of 04:29, 14 November 2006
Intramuscular insulin injection is a technique used for both pets and people in an effort to hasten onset, compared to the usual technique of injecting subcutaneously[1]. It's often referred to medically by the abbreviation IM.
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Because it carries with it a substantial risk of hypoglycemia[2] , giving insulin intramuscularly should only be done with guidance from a medical professional. Insulins which are not soluble are able to be used intramuscularly, unlike intervenously, which requires soluble insulins only. | ||