There is injection preparation instructions imprinted onto the cases of emergency glucagon kits and blood glucose test kit so that the process is simple even for someone injecting a patient for the first time. It is best to inject a patient in a large muscle, such as the thigh or buttocks, because of the size of the needle. Keep in mind is that children should only be given about half of the syringe (1/2 cc) while adults should take the whole syringe (1cc).
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetics
Type 2 Diabetics and pre-diabetics may also face low blood sugar levels that cause them to require emergency treatment. In most cases, a simple glass of juice or sugar free chocolates can help to restore the blood sugar to safe levels. Therefore, it is always a good idea to keep sugar free cookies and sugar free candy or a juice box on hand, even when you are not insulin-dependent.