Lumpy injection sites

[Woollyfuller]

Hi Guys,

Another question from me.

I've been type 1 for about a year now and I've noticed small lumps under the areas where I inject.. I know to move my sites about and I do, they are nothing drastic - I just worry over time it will get worse.

Can anyone suggest methods to clear them up or reduce them? They get itchy from time to time!

Thanks,

 

[Spencer67]

Your right just move your injection site, maybe put a bit of antiseptic ointment on the irritation if its really bugging you, if i get a lump i know ive been injecting in the one spot too often, they are no biggy and clear in a couple of days. Perhaps changing your needles more often may help and keeping the site clean with a antiseptic wipe. If it gets worse i'd have a word with the diabetic nurse but i wouldn't expect it to.

 

[totsy]

It usually happens if u don't change sites often enough,don't inject where the lumps are as it wont absorb insulin properly

 

[lildanfen]

I find Vitamin E, Arnica and cocoa butter cream works wonders

 

[hels]

I move my injection sites but can be hard to remember where I've injected. I can't remember who suggested it but what I also do is swap sides each week do this week I am using my right side for both testing and injecting and next week I will use my left side. By doing this I know I'm giving each side at least a week's respite.

 

[fallongerie]

I had really big hard lumps on my belly. And tried rotating sites but what I didn't do was change the needle each time. For the last month I've been good and changed it every time..... and the lumps are going down slowly

 

[anna29]

If ever I have bruised or got itchy reaction or lump with a site shot .
I use a tea tree oil antibacterial blemish stick on area .
Just dab it on and leave it to air dry for a second .
It helps bruising to fade and the itch stops almost immediately .

 

[kippers]

Had this problem lumps forming aroung injection site. Now change site daily, also changed to a larger size needle.