-beckyb93- said:
Hi everyone, I was curious - does anyone get insulin lumps from when they self-inject their insulin? If so does anyone know what caused the insulin lumps?
And is the pump more efficient ?
Hi becky .
Are you using levemir insulin ?
Levemir can produce 'lipos' [short for the medical term brett explains in the post above]
It is mentioned clearly on the manufactuers leaflet in the box of levemir.
It can be an initial reaction to the preservatives used in this insulin .
Inflammed red raised red lumps on site location injection areas .
They can spread in size and will feel quite lumpy and tender .
Normally it can/should settle down after about 3 weeks of new usage - if 'not' .
Best to return to see your DSN or consultant .
I had this with levemir - all is clearly explained in the leaflet .
This is
if you are using levemir .
Hope this can help .
Anna .