Diakat Expert Retired Moderator Messages 5,591 Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Dislikes The smell of cigars Nov 3, 2016 #1 I have occasionally injected in my back - as far round as I can reach. My DSN has told me not to, anyone else had this and any idea why?
I have occasionally injected in my back - as far round as I can reach. My DSN has told me not to, anyone else had this and any idea why?
Diakat Expert Retired Moderator Messages 5,591 Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Dislikes The smell of cigars Nov 3, 2016 #2 mahola said: Probably because there's usually not a lot of fat on the back. There's quite a bit on mine I sometimes inject in my calf. And yep, I know you're not supposed to. I'm a rebel! Click to expand... I knew there was a reason I liked you! There's probably more day on my back than my thighs but that's just my body shape.
mahola said: Probably because there's usually not a lot of fat on the back. There's quite a bit on mine I sometimes inject in my calf. And yep, I know you're not supposed to. I'm a rebel! Click to expand... I knew there was a reason I liked you! There's probably more day on my back than my thighs but that's just my body shape.
catapillar Well-Known Member Messages 3,390 Location UK Type of diabetes Type 1 Treatment type Insulin Nov 3, 2016 #3 I though back was a pretty commonly advised injection site? Maybe your DSN is just squeamish http://doctorsgates.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/common-recommended-sites-for-insulin.html I'm wearing my pod up on my back today... I don't have that not enough fat on my back problem tho!
I though back was a pretty commonly advised injection site? Maybe your DSN is just squeamish http://doctorsgates.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/common-recommended-sites-for-insulin.html I'm wearing my pod up on my back today... I don't have that not enough fat on my back problem tho!