Injection Lumps

I get this from time to time. It seems to be when I've managed to hit a blood vessels as I usually get a bit of blood seeping out and then a bruise.

I've never knowingly experienced any problems from this.

If slightly worried about it, I think I'd just test a little more regularly than normal whilst that injection takes effect.

I.e. if basal injection -test a bit more regularly through the day. If bolus injection, give yourself an extra test or so over the next 4-6 hours perhaps.

Ed

I get then on a regular basis when I don't inject in the right area.

I mentioned this to my diabetic specialist nurse and she said just to leave then alone and let the insulin be absorbed. Not to rub then as it could cause a hypo, if the insulin was absorbed too quickly.

I often bleed after an injection and again am told that this is perfectly normal.

Skin Problems at Injection Sites

Skin irregularities can sometimes occur at injection sites due to changes in the subcutaneous fat, of which there are three types.

Fat hypertrophy (also known as "lipohypertrophy" or "insulin hypertrophy") appears as soft, often "grape-like" lumps under the skin at the injection sites. This unusual condition may be caused in some people by the natural effects of insulin (one of which is to cause fat to grow) or by reuse of needles. To prevent the further development of hypertrophy, rotate injection sites and don't reuse needles.

Fat atrophy (also known as "lipoatrophy") is a loss of fat under the skin's surface. This rare condition appears as a dip in the skin and has a firm texture. It occurs much more commonly with impure insulins.

Scarring of the fat (also known as "lipodystrophy") is caused when you inject too many times into the same site or when you reuse a needle. To prevent lipodystrophy:

The above was taken from the following site which has some excellent tips on injecting insulin:

http://www.bd.com/us/diabetes/page.aspx ... 01&id=7264

I usually have this problem with lantus. It's very painfully when it happens and I immediately pull the injection out and rub the area furiously!

Don't was the advice I was given. If the insulin is absorbed too quickly you could have a hypo.

I know it hurts. I pull out the pen and re inject which is usually as bad as the first injection. Is it me or are there some days when it hurts and other days when it doesn't ?

Yes! My injections don't hurt everyday but when they do they bloody hurt!

Lol, yes. Most days it's just painless and some times regardless where I try, I seem to be hitting right in the middle of a giant nerve, lol, it's awful.

I find that altering the injection angle helps a bit then, see if I can get it in at 45 degrees with my shorter needles instead of dead on as I otherwise would normally when I have a good bit pinched.

I've had a couple of those bruises/swellings and yes, I think it's from hitting a wee vein.

-M

Sarah69 said:

Yes! My injections don't hurt everyday but when they do they bloody hurt!

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Yes indeed!!!

Has anyone found when they do experience pain on injecting they can feel it in other parts of the body too, yesterday when injecting my lantus in my butt I felt a slight pain in my wrist on the arm I wasn't using :?

DanniP said:

noblehead said:

Sarah69 said:

Yes! My injections don't hurt everyday but when they do they bloody hurt!

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Yes indeed!!!

Has anyone found when they do experience pain on injecting they can feel it in other parts of the body too, yesterday when injecting my lantus in my butt I felt a slight pain in my wrist on the arm I wasn't using :?

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YES!! I get the random pain in other parts of my body soemtimes when injecting. Strange!

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I know it's called 'Referred Pain' but it's still feels strange just the same :crazy:

I had those raised lumps too so I changed to a slightly longer needle and hey presto no probs