New Injector

I’m a new injector

You’ve got this.

Whether you’re about to give your first injection or you’ve done it a few times, you’re in the right place.

Learning to inject can feel like a lot at first. You might have questions, feel nervous, or think “I’m not sure I can do this.” That reaction is completely normal. Or you might feel confident and ready-to-go. Either way, let’s make sure you’re equipped for success.

Why does injection technique matter?

Studies show that proper injection technique can lower A1C^4,5

Injecting correctly helps your medicine work the way it’s supposed to.² It isn’t just about comfort.

Small details, like where you inject or needle length, can make a difference in how your body absorbs your medication.^2,6

You can experience improved satisfaction and better outcomes when you know how to inject correctly.⁷

How confident do you feel about injecting right now?

I'm nervous. I've never done it before.

I've injected before but could use some guidance.

I'm pretty sure I've got it down, but I've only been injecting routinely for a few weeks or months.

Just being here means you’re already taking an active role in your health.

These lessons are designed to build your confidence and skill, with short, interactive exercises along the way.

Let's begin

References

2. Frid AH, Kreugel G, Grassi G, et al. New insulin delivery recommendations. Mayo Clin Proc. 2016;91(9):1231-1255. 4. Misnikova IV, Gubkina VA, Lakeeva TS, Dreval AV. A randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of proper insulin injection technique training on glycemic control. Diabetes Ther. 2017;8(6):1309–1318. 5. Grassi G, Scuntero P, Trepiccioni R, Marubbi F, Strauss K. Optimizing insulin injection technique and its effect on blood glucose control. J Clin Transl Endocrinol. 2014;1(4):145–150. 6. Gibney MA, Arce CH, Byron KJ, Hirsch LJ. Skin and subcutaneous adipose layer thickness in adults with diabetes at sites used for insulin injections: implications for needle length recommendations. Curr Med Res Opin. 2010;26(6):1519-1530. 7. Klonoff DC, Berard L, Franco DR, et al. Advance insulin injection technique and education with FITTER Forward expert recommendations. Mayo Clin Proc. 2025.