Balancing Blood Sugar with Insulin Support
Insulin Support FAQ
Can a person administer insulin?
Although some people may be able to administer their insulin, they may need support with dialling the correct dose. You must record any support you give with medicines. Ensure the risk assessment includes person-centred medicines support to maximise a person’s ability to self-administer.
What training do care staff need to administer insulin?
Care staff must receive specialist training to administer insulin as a delegated task. They should be assessed as competent to administer insulin to the named person or people. Find out more about delegating medicines administration. Records need to show how much insulin has been given on each occasion.
Who is responsible for administering insulin & monitoring blood glucose levels?
Only trained and competent staff should be responsible for administering insulin or monitoring blood glucose levels. Where a person’s diabetes care is stable, a care worker could complete these activities as a delegated task in accordance with national guidance. Care staff must receive specialist training to administer insulin as a delegated task.
Does the NHS have a smart insulin pens?
Like some other insulin pens, they also automatically record when and how much insulin you’ve taken. Two smart pens are now available on the NHS – the NovoPen6 or the NovoPen Echo Plus – which are compatible with certain disposable insulin cartridges.
What should I do if my insulin pack expires?
Keep spare vials or cartridges of insulin in their boxes in the fridge. Check the pack for the expiry date and don’t use it if it has expired. Don’t expose insulin to sunlight or high temperatures, so no leaving it in the car on a hot day or near the cooker.
Insulin Support References
If you want to know more about Insulin Support, consider exploring links below:
What Is Insulin Support
- https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/treating-your-diabetes/insulin/what-is-insulin
- https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/insulin/insulin-for-type-2-diabetes/
- https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/insulin/
- https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/insulin-therapy-in-type-2-diabetes/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes-treatment/art-20044084
- https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/adult-social-care/diabetes-insulin-use
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