Patient's question:
Patient Age: One of my American clients has diabetes. I noticed that when he injects insulin, he often chooses his legs and arms as the injection sites for convenience. I think this is not appropriate, but I don't understand the reason behind it.Doctor's answer:
Hello, insulin is administered via subcutaneous injection. The injection sites should be changed frequently. It is best not to use the same injection site more than twice within two weeks. Multiple injections in the same short-term period at the same location may reduce the absorption capacity of the local subcutaneous tissue, affecting insulin absorption and utilization.Advice: There are many options for insulin injection sites, including the outer sides of both arms (including the deltoid area), both sides of the abdomen, buttocks, and outer thighs. Your friend choosing the legs and arms as injection sites is also acceptable.