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<blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 1598686" data-attributes="member: 53162"><p>Hi [USER=188099]@Michelle6557[/USER] welcome to the forum <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Sites can bleed if you catch a vessel near the surface it’s nothing to worry about and won’t affect the insulin absorption. Tip for future injections - pinch an inch as you inject, makes it more comfortable and it’s easier to inject when you pinch. Good advice about the air shot to prime the pen too. Unfortunately your first shot sounds like no insulin was taken as you should always see some insulin released from an air shot first.</p><p></p><p>Do you have a diabetic nurse you can call up regarding your blood glucose levels ? You will need to review your rising levels as it will possibly mean a quick action insulin is required as well as your basal. A quick acting insulin is important as it can correct high blood glucose levels and will cover any carbs you eat to prevent you from going high.</p><p></p><p>Try not to worry about this though as stress could push your levels higher - it’s time to review what’s happening with your insulin requirements just record your results until you speak to a nurse and let us know how you get on.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juicyj, post: 1598686, member: 53162"] Hi [USER=188099]@Michelle6557[/USER] welcome to the forum :) Sites can bleed if you catch a vessel near the surface it’s nothing to worry about and won’t affect the insulin absorption. Tip for future injections - pinch an inch as you inject, makes it more comfortable and it’s easier to inject when you pinch. Good advice about the air shot to prime the pen too. Unfortunately your first shot sounds like no insulin was taken as you should always see some insulin released from an air shot first. Do you have a diabetic nurse you can call up regarding your blood glucose levels ? You will need to review your rising levels as it will possibly mean a quick action insulin is required as well as your basal. A quick acting insulin is important as it can correct high blood glucose levels and will cover any carbs you eat to prevent you from going high. Try not to worry about this though as stress could push your levels higher - it’s time to review what’s happening with your insulin requirements just record your results until you speak to a nurse and let us know how you get on. [/QUOTE]
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