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Type 2 Painful injections

Genie1

Genie1

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Location
Melksham, Wiltshire
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Insulin
Dislikes
Rudeness
Why does it always hurt when I inject, doesn't matter where I inject it always hurts and I am always left with itchy red areas where I've injected :arghh:
Am I doing it wrong?????
Any help would be apreciated
Many thanks
Genie1
 
Are your injecting with a new needle each time?

Are your needles too long? Many of us use 4 or 5mm needles.

There is no need to pinch up the fat layer any more. Press the trigger gradually so that the insulin goes in slowly,,.
 
Hello Ambersilva,
Thank you for your reply, and yes to all the above
I use a new 5mm needle each time, and I don't pinch the skin.
Any idea why I get red and itchy blotches after I've injected?
Thank you for taking the time to help
Genie1
 
Have you tried injecting into your thighs or bottom and still get the same reaction?
 
@Genie1 Are you using Levemir insulin ?

If you are - do please refer to the leaflet in the box packaging .
It will explain about the preservatives in this insulin can cause
a red swelling site area .
This is listed as a patient allergic reaction to the preservatives in the
Levemir insulin .
See side effects listed ...

I use Levemir insulin and get this happening to myself ,
just exactly as you described in your OP .
Red and warm areas , these can itch and feel tender .
They can swell up larger over 72hours before fade out .

Always inject your insulin 'slowly' count off up to ten before remove
the needle too .
This will prevent any stinging , bleeding at site puncture and the count of 10
will ensure all insulin is administered into your subtaneous fat layer securely .
 
Hello Anna,
I'm on Insuman Basal Insulin, but the fact that you also have this kind of reaction has made me feel a bit better, at least I'm not doing anything wrong!
Thank you for taking the time to reply, will follow your instructions and see how I get on.
Regards
Genie1
 
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