injection sites

Hi @Paul_cY

What length needle do you use? I am very slim and wiry but I can inject in my thighs if I pinch up to get the flesh away from the muscle. Another possible site is the top of your bum. Have you tried there?

Hi Paul , just curious as to what size needles you use to inject, I'm currently using 6mm and have no problem injecting into my thighs. I don't have much but muscle on my thighs, and use my thighs as sites maybe 60% of the time for my novorapid. I believe you can get 4mm needles which may benefit you. If you've already tried or are using these needles then I'm afraid I can't really suggest anything else at the moment.

Paul_cY said:

I have to inject directly into my stomach 4x daily
I have tried other sites
arms bends the needles
as does my thighs due to muscle mass
So after injecting for what must be 14 years now
My stomach now needs a Bra
due to the mass on both sides which has become hard & purple due to the build up in insulin both
Humalog 100 & Lantus ...

Has anyone got advice they can give me please

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Hi @Paul_cY please make an appointment with your DSN for some help, advice and support, good luck.

hi paul -- your description of your stomach sounds like http://www.diabetes.co.uk/conditions/lipohypertrophy.html
perhaps start using your backside to try to give your stomach a rest.

try your buttocks