Injecting insulin

[macone23]

Is it possible to safely inject insulin through severely stretch marked/thinned skin? I have this on my thighs, stomach well basically all over caused by steroid dependantcy / cushings syndrome and I'm about to start insulin on Monday so I'm trying to pre-emt anything that may come up with the DSN.

 

[mo1905]

Not sure to be honest but you can also use buttocks if the skin there is any better ? Good luck !

 

[macone23]

Thanks Mo1905 I didn't realise that, I'll have to try.

 

[macone23]

I've tried everywhere and as long as I miss the thinned skin I don't even feel it, but if I don't my god it hurts like hell

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[duranie]

You can also use the back of your arms

 

[latelucylou]

hi,
i have stretch marks and i have never had a problem.
i have been injecting for about 6 years now.
good luck.x

 

[Andi Pandi]

Personally I find it's less painfully on a stretch mark .

 

[candiloo]

Make sure you move around and pinch it up as I find it doesn't hurt so much and don't press down with the needle, push it in then push the injection in but not the needle. Try it with an orange until you can do it. Count to 10 to make sure the insulin has gone in then take out the needle. Make sure you move it all around the fatty areas though, don't stick in one place.