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How to use Kirsty: How much to use: Talk about the insulin dose with a doctor and nurse. Make sure to use a colour-coded Kirsty as told by the doctor and nurse and follow their advice carefully.
If the doctor has switched from one type or brand of insulin to another, the dose may have to be adjusted by the doctor. Do not change insulin unless told by the doctor.
When to use it: Kirsty is generally taken immediately before a meal. Eat a meal or snack within 10 minutes of the injection to avoid low blood sugar. When necessary, Kirsty can be given soon after a meal.
How to use it: Kirsty is for injection under the skin (subcutaneously) or for continuous infusion in a pump system. Administration in a pump system will require a comprehensive instruction by a healthcare professional. Kirsty may also be given directly into a vein (intravenously) by physicians or other healthcare staff if applicable. Never inject the insulin directly into a muscle (intramuscularly).
Always vary the sites injected within the same region to reduce the risk of developing lumps or skin pitting. The best places to give an injection are: the front of the waist (abdomen); the upper arm or the front of the thighs. The insulin will work more quickly if injected into the waist (abdomen). Blood sugar should be measured regularly.
How long to use it: Continue taking Kirsty for as long as the doctor recommends. Inadequate dosing or discontinuation of treatment, especially in type 1 diabetes, may lead to hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis.
