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KidsHealth > Kids > Managing Diabetes > Medications & Monitoring Diabetes > How to Give an Insulin Injection

The most common places to inject insulin are the abdomen (belly), the back of the upper arms, the upper buttocks, and the outer thighs. Choose a place to make the injection, and wipe the skin with an alcohol swab.

Note: This information is for educational purposes only. For specific guidance on giving an insulin injection, talk with your doctor.


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