Black spot with redness around Injection site?

[Diabetes8]

Hi guys

I've just noticed a black spot with redness, around an injection site and I'm wondering whether this is normal, or this is something I should be concerned about. I'm scared this might be infected.

 

[urbanracer]

You've probably just nicked a vein and have a spot of dried blood under the skin, but keep an eye on it just in case.

 

[paulus1]

you get the odd little bleeder it could well be a minor infection. most likely will vanish in a day or two.

 

[kevinfitzgerald]

As stated above, just keep an eye on it.

I will sometimes get black / blue bruising directly beneath the injection site and it can be very tender for a couple of days to the touch.

Just part of it really!

 

[Diabetes8]

Thank you all for your replies