How to Teach Insulin Injections Via the Web

The Internet has opened up whole new worlds of learning resources. Helping people with chronic illnesses better understand and cope with their diseases is one area where online education can really make a difference in peoples' lives. Whether you're a healthcare professional, diabetes educator, or simply a concerned and knowledgeable person, there are a number of ways you can share insulin injection instructions, tips, and strategies via the web.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Video camera or camera-enabled cell phone (optional)

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Instructions

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  Write a step-by-step tutorial with detailed illustrations or photographs and post it online. Many free information websites like eHow provide a platform to share your knowledge with those who need it most.

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  Film a video, or have someone else film you demonstrating insulin injection techniques, and upload it to YouTube. If a picture's worth a thousand words, a video's worth millions. Some people are visual learners who do best when they can mimic what they see someone else doing. This is particularly true when it comes to injection techniques, which can be hard to explain but easier to demonstrate.

• 3

  Create an instructional course using software like Adobe Captivate or Articulate Engage. In addition to incorporating text, photos, illustrations, and video, you can offer interactive quizzes to test learners' knowledge, and get immediate feedback if parts of your instructions are confusing or misleading.

• 4

  Offer one-on-one support via email. Provide an address where people can send questions or concerns. If you choose to offer this service, make sure to check your email account regularly; if someone is having difficulty with an insulin injection, they usually don't have a lot of time to wait for a response.

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  Frequent blogs and forums dedicated to diabetes to see if you can answer questions, provide support, or share tips.