• Pinch the skin: Pinch the skin and fat between your thumb and index finger.• Push the needle into your skin: With your other hand, hold the syringe at a 90 degree angle (45 degree angle for children or thin people). Make sure the needle is completely inserted into the skin. If the needle is not inserted far enough, insulin may not be injected into the fatty layer. Release the pinched tissue before injecting the insulin.• Inject the insulin: press the plunger with your thumb, pressing slowly and steadily until the insulin disappears.• Remove the needle: remove the needle at the same angle as you. insert it. Press on your injection site for a few seconds to prevent insulin from leaking out.• Throw away your used insulin syringe: Insulin syringes should only be used once. Dispose of used needles and syringes safely in a rigid container that the needles cannot pass through. Close the container tightly with a screw cap. Do not recap the syringe before throwing it away. Keep container out of reach of children and pets. How to reduce pain during injection