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I've added a picture of an injection site 2 days after injecting. This was a pain free injection. I have similar on my stomach and they fade away after 3/4 days. The red circle is a little raw to touch but nothing serious.
Is this OK.
Still learning
I'm on 1 injection of Humulin (24 clicks) a day.
@A DiabetesTeam Member each (brand) of Insulin is upwards of 99.8% "identical" to human insulin we produce ourselves, so it is beyond rare to get a reaction from the insulin itself
But that "little bit" is the specific preservative that the mfg uses and it's that preservative which can result in injection site irritation
The (irritation) is likely not dangerous but could be "pesky" so I would discuss it with the prescribing Doctor as there is a couple of (identical) alternatives which may alleviate the issue
If you are using Humulin N there is two alternatives, Novolin N and NPH which use different preservatives and may not cause the reaction
If you are using Humulin R then Novolin R is the direct alternative
It’s common to experience minor redness or irritation at injection sites when using insulin like Humulin. These reactions usually fade within a few days, as you described. However, if the redness worsens, becomes painful, or doesn’t improve, it’s important to consult your doctor. Rotating injection sites can help reduce Show Full Answer
@alankier that is an "L" type
So you are taking the "long acting" (Basil) Humulin so there is about a dozen alternatives that your doctor could swap this out with if you decide that the injection site discomfort is something you would rather not deal with and are willing to try a different brand
In terms of the popular types of Basil Insulin, the Humulin is NOT ONE of Them which is why I made the assumption you were on N or R
Lantus, Basaglar, Levemir and Tresiba combined probably have about 95% of the basil insulin market
Looks like I'm on L
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