
Many people have questions and concerns about how and where to inject insulin. Below we list some resources designed to help you learn how to use the BASAGLAR KwikPen, step by step.
Read the Instructions for Use before you start using BASAGLAR and each time you get another BASAGLAR KwikPen®. There may be new information.
You can also watch a patient story in which the patient talks about overcoming his reluctance to self-inject.

Download the BASAGLAR App
On the Beginning BASAGLAR app, you’ll find an interactive, step-by-step Injection Instruction Video as well as a handy instructional brochure on how to use the Pen.
SELECT SAFETY INFORMATION
Warnings
Basaglar may cause serious side effects that can lead to death such as:
- Low blood sugar. This can lead to:
- dizziness or light-headedness
- sweating
- confusion
- headache
- blurred vision
- slurred speech
- shakiness
- fast heartbeat
- anxiety
- irritability
- mood change
- hunger
Where to inject
BASAGLAR is injected under the skin of your stomach area, buttocks, upper legs, or upper arms. Just be sure to use a different site each time you inject. Do not use BASAGLAR in an insulin pump or inject BASAGLAR into your vein.
SELECT SAFETY INFORMATION
Warnings
Do not change the insulin you use or your dose, unless your doctor tells you to. This could cause low or high blood sugar, which could be serious. Do not inject your insulin into the exact same spot or where the skin has pit or lumps. Avoid injecting into thickened, tender, bruised, scaly, hard, or damaged skin.
Basaglar may cause serious side effects that can lead to death such as:
- Low blood sugar. This can lead to:
- dizziness or light-headedness
- sweating
- confusion
- headache
- blurred vision
- slurred speech
- shakiness
- fast heartbeat
- anxiety
- irritability
- mood change
- hunger
Always refer to the full Instructions for Use before you start using BASAGLAR and each time you get another KwikPen.