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WHY ARE MY SUGARS NOT CONTROLLED EVEN AFTER INSULIN?
!!! Proper injection technique of insulin is foremost important thing !!!
He was in a frustrated mood because of poor glycemic control even after starting insulin. We have reviewed his insulin bottle and syringes. He was taking insulin in the wrong sites and improper way.
He was taking insulin in the calf region of his legs and forearms.
He was taking insulin in the calf region of his legs and forearms.
When we take insulin in other than prescribed sites of injection, it won't work in the usual way. Inefficient and ineffective action of insulin results in erratic control over the blood sugars.
Insulin when injected in the subcutaneous tissue works in a better and a predictable way. than when it is injected to the muscle or skin. Over the calf regions and forearm, there is no sufficient subcutaneous fat. Proposed and better sites for insulin injection are, front of the abdomen, front of thighs, buttocks, outer side of shoulders.
After education about all these he was quite happy and understood what the mistake happened earlier.
Next week he reviewed us with his glucose readings which were done at home. There was a big smile on his face. His readings were within the normal range. On follow up he was doing well.
When we are using insulin, proper injection technique and giving insulin shots at proposed sites is very much needed to achieve good glycemic control. Proper injection techniques and selection of injection sites are rewarding.
Here are some tips for how to make your transition to using insulin easier.
- Meet with your healthcare team. ...
- Put your mind at ease. ...
- Learn about insulin. ...
- Check your blood sugar. ...
- Ask questions. ...
- Know the symptoms. ...
- Stay focused on your healthy lifestyle. ...
- Inject your insulin with confidence.
- What is the best time taking insulin
- If you take rapid-acting insulin before meals, inject the insulin when you sit down to eat. If you take regular insulin before meals, inject the insulin no more than 30 minutes before the meal. If you take intermediate- or long-acting insulin, inject the insulin at the same time each day.
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Why does my insulin burn when I inject it?This is common in long-acting insulins like Lantus and Basalgar because they have a high acidity level. Other insulin could sting or burn if you injected into muscle tissue rather than body fat, or if you simply hit a sensitive area or an area used too frequently for injections that needs to heal.Do/Does you massage after insulin injection?After you've injected your insulin with either type of device, don't massage the injection site. Doing so can interfere with the absorption of the insulin, creating an unpredictable glucose response.When/Why do insulin injections hurt sometimes?Insulin should be injected into the fatty tissue just below your skin. If you inject the insulin deeper into your muscle, your body will absorb it too quickly, it might not last as long, and the injection is usually more painful. This can lead to low blood glucose levels.
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