Injected Insulin
I have a question for those of you who inject insulin. When I take my
shot, after I pull the syringe out occasionally a large drop of insulin
will leak out. Sometimes it is just a tiny bit, other times it seems to
be a lot. I have no way of knowing exactly how much it is. Have any of
you had this problem? What can I do to keep this from happening? When
it looks like a lot of insulin, I have no idea if it is enough to effect
my bg.
This is my shot procedure, just to give you some background. I usually
inject in my thigh because it is more convenient. I pinch up an inch
(more like two or three <g
slow steady pressure, release the pinched skin, and then wait a few
seconds to remove the needle.
If you have any ideas, I would greatly appreciate it!
Connie
August 8th, 2003 at 6:55 am
Connie, if I inject, I wait for about 5 seconds before pulling the
syringe out BECAUSE of this problem.
Date sent: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 09:54:40 -0500
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