Intramuscularly

From Diabetes in Pets

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.

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.

[edit] Further Reading

• Variation in Absorption of NPH Insulin Due to Intramuscular Injection-Diabetes Care-1990

[edit] References

1. ↑ Diabetes-World Mailing List Web Site-Questions About Insulin
2. ↑ Different Absorption of Isophane (NPH) Insulin From Subcutaneous and Intramuscular Sites-Diabetic Medicine-1990