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Forsyth, MO

I have a question...the other night when i was giving myself my insulin in my leg I hit a major bleeder. does that compromise the amount of insulin that got into my body? Should i have given myself more insulin to make up for it?

April 1, 2016
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I find using my stomach the best no bruising or bleeding issues. I find using my legs I bleed and bruise. Using my arms is also better than legs

April 11, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

I used to find the same problem in the leg. I now inject into the low stomach area, no hurtt, no problems!

June 12, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

If you use your leg inject at least 2 inches above the knee that's what I was told or you can inject to the outside of your leg as well hope this helps

April 17, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

This happened to me today! I wish I knew...I try to do it not too close to the knee, but this time it really bled and left a big bruise. :(

April 2, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

I've never had that problem but I would wait for an hour and just recheck your blood

February 21, 2017

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