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Hi I Am Type 2 Diabetic My Question Is Can I Inject Insolyn In Another Place Then My Belly

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Toronto, ON

I take Novolin 30/70 twice a day thank you in advance Ziva

August 13, 2019
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Yes you can... Ive used the back of my arms, my legs... The reason why it adsorbs faster there... It takes longer to act the farther out it is. I used my back of arms for my slow acting. Any rapid or fast acting I used my stomach...hope that helps

August 13, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

So my doc says if you can pinch it you can poke it. I do my shots in a sqare. Right side left side" stomach then legs.

August 21, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

Yes, you can inject insulin in areas other than your belly. According to the knowledge base, insulin injection areas include:

- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Backs of the arms

However, insulin is absorbed most quickly when injected into the abdomen. Always follow your doctor's guidance on injection sites and techniques.

 This AI-generated response comes from DiabetesTeam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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Thank you so much

October 20, 2019
A DiabetesTeam Member

also arms

October 20, 2019

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