Thigh injection

[Wheatus74]

I have just commenced injecting insulin. I find the injection in the stomach easy as I have fat covering the muscle ( not too much). The only issue is when I inject in my thigh. I have little fat around the thigh, how do I inject without going into muscle which hurts more, do I slightly pinch the skin together.

 

[Antje77]

Pinching is fine.
I don't like injecting in thighs, even though I have plenty of fat there, so I switched to arms. I suppose your arms are skinny too, so thighs and pinching might be better for you, as pinching your own arms is difficult.
Do you use the 4mm needles? If not, ask to get them changed.

 

[Wheatus74]

Thank you

 

[Ledzeptt]

Hi @Wheatus74

I also have skinny legs and was told only to inject into the side of my thighs to avoid the muscle (first pinching as @Antje77 recommended) as per this image (from diabetes.org.uk)

 

[Muneeb]

I try and avoid injecting in the legs, absorption is so much slower. Almost absorbed twice as fast if in the abdomen. This can cause high post prandial peaks if lots of carbs eaten. Theres a graph in the FIASP report showing the difference and it is A LOT.

 

[Antje77]

Hi @Wheatus74

I also have skinny legs and was told only to inject into the side of my thighs to avoid the muscle (first pinching as @Antje77 recommended) as per this image (from diabetes.org.uk)View attachment 30382

Haha, this picture only shows spots where I almost never inject