[header] How to give insulin shots [title] Get your supplies ready. [step] Before giving yourself or your child a shot, you need to gather together your little insulin bottle (vial), syringe and alcohol pads. Check the label to make sure you have the right kind of insulin, as it's available in short-acting, intermediate and long-acting varieties-your doctor will explain what type is best for you. 
There are different devices used to inject insulin, including various sized syringes, insulin pens, pumps and jet injectors. [substeps] Syringes are the most common method of insulin delivery.