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Type 1 Insulin injection sites

Discussion in 'Ask A Question' started by Gafspa, Dec 6, 2021.

  1. Gafspa

    Gafspa · Well-Known Member

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    I’m pretty new to T1.

    I want to wear one of my old jumpsuits out for Christmas party but won’t be able to access tummy or tops of arms.

    Can I inject in my thighs?
     
    #1 Gafspa, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:03 PM
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    EllieM Type 1 · Moderator
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    #2 EllieM, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:10 PM
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    Antje77 LADA · Moderator
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    Sure!
    Just out of curiosity, what kind of jumpsuit lets you reach your thighs but not arms or belly?
     
    #3 Antje77, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:21 PM
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    Gafspa · Well-Known Member

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    #4 Gafspa, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:57 PM
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    Gafspa · Well-Known Member

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    It’s a winter velvet one, so has long sleeves but wide legs - my thoughts are I can roll the legs up pretty easy and get to my thighs!
     
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    #5 Gafspa, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:59 PM
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    Antje77 LADA · Moderator
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    Makes perfect sense, thanks for satisfying my curiosity!
    If your legs are anything like mine, they'll have those 'chicken fillets' right above where your knees touch. It's not an injection site you'll see on any official picture, but I quite like that spot when doing legs, and it's pretty easy to reach when coming from below! :)
     
    #6 Antje77, Dec 6, 2021 at 11:50 PM
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