Patient's question:
On the 21st, during the physical examination, I found that my son's fasting blood glucose was as high as 19.8 mmol/L. At the Guiyang Children's Hospital, he was given insulin to control his blood sugar. The dosage at the hospital was short-acting insulin before three meals: 4, 4, and 3 units, respectively, and medium-acting insulin before bed: 3 units.Doctor's answer:
The injection sites for insulin can be chosen from the upper arm, thigh, buttock, and abdomen. Since insulin absorption varies by different sites, it is recommended to use a fixed site, such as the abdomen. Injecting in the abdomen is preferable because there are more rotation sites available there, and it is less affected by movement, leading to more stable absorption. Injection should be rotated in order and in rows, with each injection spaced 1 to 2 cm apart. Do not repeat the same injection site within one month.