lipohypertrophy

Hey! I was wondering if anyone has suffered with Lipohypertrophy due to injecting insulin? I've been a type 1 for 22 years since i was 6 and ive always injected. The last few years I've noticed my right arm has a 'bulge' that is very noticeable to the point where I won't wear any short sleeves...

Hi everyone I have been type 1 diabetic for about 14 years now, with good control, particularly after a DAFNE course a few years ago. My time in target is usually around 70% and hba1c of 6.5. I go to the gym 5/6 times a week (a mix of weights and running) but also go out drinking a couple of...

Hi all, i'm T1 28 years and injected all this time until 4-5 years ago when I moved onto a pump. I've been much more active, healthy, etc over the past 2-3 and now that i've lost weight the insulin bumps and general 'insulin belly' are very visible. I've not injected there for years and pump...

Hi there. I’ve had type 1 for over 21 years now, and changed from MDI to pump 3 years ago. One of the reasons I changed over to the pump is because I suffer terribly from lipohypertrophy in various places - in particular on my arms and stomach. I was told time and time again that the lumps...

I recently changed my Long-Acting Basal Insulin from Levemir to Degludec Tresiba. I had no side effects with Levemir but was advised to change due to the improvements found with Tresiba. Unfortunately, if I have a glass or two of wine in the evening, my BG levels increase considerably during the...

Hi all, After injecting my arms, stomach and legs for 19 years I have recently found myself in need of some advice for my stomach area. I attend Lindy Hop and Tap dancing lessons once a week and love it, and im male at the age of 29. However I do not like the way my stomach looks as I have...

Hi there, I've been injecting insulin for over 40 years. My insulin (Apidra) has recently become really slow at working, which is causing lots of problems with my control. My Diabetic Doctor told me that insulin causes fatty deposits under the skin which, in turn, slows the absorption of the...