Insulin Injection Sites Diabetes
How to alleviate itchy insulin injection site?
My mother just started her insulin injection for Type II diabetes a 3 weeks ago. She started having some small red bumps at the injection site. This is what some sources on the Internet have instructed for us to do:
1) Change type of insulin
2) Change type of needle
She went to the doctor and he said that it’s not a problem and to continue using the insulin injection. What can she do to have less itchiness?
Thank you so much! 
Itching combined with a rash pretty solidly points to an allergic reaction to some component of the injection: if her doctor isn’t letting her switch insulins, it’s time for her to switch doctors.
A ‘minor’ allergy can become a fatal one in exactly one exposure: injecting yourself multiple times a day with large amounts of something you know you’re allergic to is just stupid.
If you need Insulin, better to start early
Pancreas produces Insulin, a hormone throughout life. Insulin shifts glucose from blood to inside of cells and its deficiency leads to rise in Glucose level that is Diabetes. If after taking full dose of oral tablets, still the level of blood sugar is high then in such a situation it is best to take insulin .Any one including kids can easily inject Insulin. It is easy to inject Insulin due to availability of syringes with very fine needles, insulin pens, and insulin pump. Some people have misconception that insulin cannot be kept out of Refrigerator. But as per ADA recommendations, Insulin can be kept at room temperature for 3 to 4 weeks. There are few important points to remember by Insulin users. Maintaining a good personal hygiene and washing hands prior to prick is important. In tropical and hot countries where there is lot of sweating, it is better to clean skin with spirit and needle to be inserted only after the spirit evaporates and surface is dry. The site of injection can also be cleaned with soap and water. Areas used to take Insulin prick are:
1 Abdomen, 3 inches away from umbilicus 2 Outer thighs 3 Outer arms
It is very important not to inject insulin at the same site daily. Insulin should be injected at different sites. The injection site should be rotated in such a way that there are few days interval between same sites.
Dr. Sunil M Jain, a well known endocrinologist gives 4 tips to make insulin shot a virtually painless experience.
1 Tip 1: Better to keep the insulin in use, at room temperature in a cold place, away from sun light. 2 Tip 2 : If using spirit, better to wait till spirit is fully evaporated and the skin is dry 3 Tip 3: Better to avoid pricking through the hair roots. 4 Tip 4 : To use a new needle every time
These all aspects are also explained through movies at Diabeteshormone.com. Thus, if pancreas is not producing sufficient amount of insulin, it is better to supplement Insulin and lead a better life. First Insulin prick generally removes myths and fear from most of the patients mind. One good approach to remove fear of Insulin is to give the first shot in clinic and most patients will just say, I never thought it will be so easy.
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