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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GrantGam" data-source="post: 1371218" data-attributes="member: 295621">I, like you, struggle to inject into my leg - there's not enough fat there for me and I bruise around 80% of the time.You'd be very surprised just how much fat there is on the rear of your arms though, I tried many times to inject there and always experienced pain until a knowledgeable forum member advised on a better approach:Stretch the arm you wish to inject into directly out in front (like you're pointing at something), and then come in from underneath with the insulin pen. I find it easiest to hold the pen between my thumb and middle finger and press down on the plunger with my index finger.I'm sure you'll be surprised how much fat you can feel on the back of your arm when it's at 90 degrees to the floor and relaxed. The upper arm also happens to be the second best site in terms of the absorption rate of insulin. But as it's not as quick as the abdomen - you may want to have a look at the "pre-bolus" technique to help your BG management if this is a site you'll be using for bolus.</blockquote>

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