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<blockquote data-quote="GrantGam" data-source="post: 1366020" data-attributes="member: 295621"><p>Have a look at the attached image that [USER=142835]@himtoo[/USER] has posted in an older thread, it demonstrates just how big an area their is to inject in the abdomen area. We often seem to think this area is smaller than it really is, and often don't expand outwards from the belly button or use our sides enough.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1-unexplained-highs.111406/page-2#post-1309282" target="_blank">http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1-unexplained-highs.111406/page-2#post-1309282</a></p><p></p><p>More important though, and this cannot be stressed enough is good, well planned and executed site rotation. I'd advise you to download and print off the site rotation template from the following link - it's actually really good and allows for a week on each side of your belly. That means a fortnight between site use which is great. You could also add your sides into this rotation plan, which would be even better too!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.bd.com/us/diabetes/page.aspx?cat=7001&id=7282" target="_blank">http://www.bd.com/us/diabetes/page.aspx?cat=7001&id=7282</a></p><p></p><p>There is no hard and fast answer to how you should rotate your sites, but here's another guide which gets 4 weeks out of the whole abdomen!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.fit4diabetes.com/files/2613/9533/4732/FIT_TP_Site_Select_HCP.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.fit4diabetes.com/files/2613/9533/4732/FIT_TP_Site_Select_HCP.pdf</a></p><p></p><p>If your abdominal "scarring" is quite slight, then you may be able to start a new routine in that area, and just take care to avoid any really bumpy bits. Your Dr or DSN will be able to make a good assessment of your injection sites and advise on areas to avoid and means to remedy your issues. I wouldn't go with injecting in your chest, I'm yet to read anywhere or here of anyone using that section of the body. Probably for good reason...</p><p></p><p>I am aware of injecting into the calf muscle, but it's not suggested by the NHS and is only really a means to bring down really high BG quicker than normal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GrantGam, post: 1366020, member: 295621"] Have a look at the attached image that [USER=142835]@himtoo[/USER] has posted in an older thread, it demonstrates just how big an area their is to inject in the abdomen area. We often seem to think this area is smaller than it really is, and often don't expand outwards from the belly button or use our sides enough. [URL]http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1-unexplained-highs.111406/page-2#post-1309282[/URL] More important though, and this cannot be stressed enough is good, well planned and executed site rotation. I'd advise you to download and print off the site rotation template from the following link - it's actually really good and allows for a week on each side of your belly. That means a fortnight between site use which is great. You could also add your sides into this rotation plan, which would be even better too! [URL]http://www.bd.com/us/diabetes/page.aspx?cat=7001&id=7282[/URL] There is no hard and fast answer to how you should rotate your sites, but here's another guide which gets 4 weeks out of the whole abdomen! [URL]http://www.fit4diabetes.com/files/2613/9533/4732/FIT_TP_Site_Select_HCP.pdf[/URL] If your abdominal "scarring" is quite slight, then you may be able to start a new routine in that area, and just take care to avoid any really bumpy bits. Your Dr or DSN will be able to make a good assessment of your injection sites and advise on areas to avoid and means to remedy your issues. I wouldn't go with injecting in your chest, I'm yet to read anywhere or here of anyone using that section of the body. Probably for good reason... I am aware of injecting into the calf muscle, but it's not suggested by the NHS and is only really a means to bring down really high BG quicker than normal. [/QUOTE]
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