Diabetics..............................?

Question

Where is the least painful part to inject insulin please.
Also any tips on making the finger prick less painful?
Ive not been diagnosed yet but im 100% sure as I have all the symptoms and it runs in my family.
Any advice appreciated.
Thankyou.

Answer 1

I don't know about the insulin injection (that feels about the same everywhere).
Concerning the fingersticks, there are newer monitors out there that need a smaller amount of blood (I think One-Touch Ultra is one of them but there are others). This means that you can use other parts of your body like your arm. Your arms are a lot less sensitive so it hurts a lot less. Good luck.

Answer 2

You can use any area that has subcutaneous fat. I have been a diabetic for almost 20 years and have almost always used my abdomen.

Consider getting an insulin pump. I used to do 6-8 injections/day. now I change sites once every 2-3 days. It also gives me more freedom when I want to eat or delay meals.


As a side note if you think you are a diabetic, 1) get tested and 2) start monitoring carbohydrate intake. 3) test often. In 17 years I have not had an abnormal HA1C test (measures blood sugar over a 120 day period).

good luck

Answer 3

i am a diabetic on insulin 4 times a day My doctor has me testing 4 times a day also..test 4 times a day. i have tried injecting insulin in var yous parts of body. but have had good luck with around the waste ,NOT THE BELLY BUTTON. one week i use the left side of waste to my left side. the next week the right side. i make s notation in log book l or r.the other help i find is on even days. i inject UP and on the odd number days i go down below the waist/ I go almost to rib Cc age on even days . some times finger sticks hurt maybe a little,but by using each finger NOT the thumbs.NOT the tips, 1/2 down from tip

Answer 4

hello the best places and only place to put insulin is in your upper arm your thighs and your stomach area if u havve to take insulin more than 1 time aday u alternate where you put the shot so like if you put in ur say right arm either use left arm or stomach or ur thighsbut not the right arm that same day. also if u run your fingers b4 under warm water a few seconds that helps blood run little smoother and prick the side of ur finger and it running in ur family its very important you get tested.to be on the safe side im type 2 diabetic and remember to protect your feet i had glass go in my foot that caused very bad infection but because of the neorupathy i never felt it go in

Answer 5

Hi there, the least painful place to inject is any fatty part of your body as there are less nerve endings, however it is reccomended that you swap injection sites so as not to collapse small veins and cause problems. the finger prick test does not have to be in the finger anywhere that you can get a small amount of blood will be fine. Hope this helps and good luck

Answer 6

I have had it for over 18 years. I use my upper arms. It seems to be the best place for me. The stomach hurts for me. With the finger pricks for the blood sugar testing don't push real hard because these days you don't need much blood and if you just push lightly it won't hurt. But change fingers every time. Also with the injections. I hope this will be help for you. Take good care of yourself

Answer 7

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Answer 8

my Dad does it in the fat of his stomach, he says you hardly feel it. try the side of the finger instead of the tip. do test frequently.

my father has had it for 30 years taking shots the whole time. insulin has gotten way better as well as testing. also stay on top if news, by reading all you can, medical changes make life better for those with this disease all the time. he is doing really for being almost 71. the key is to stay active and moving. sitting is the worst thing you can do.
Best Wishes!

Answer 9

Injecting insulin is on the assumption that you have Type 1 Diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes can be monitored and controlled with tablets and careful diets and regular excercise.

Answer 10

). the front and the outside of the thighs.
B). the abdomen, except the area around the navel. (2 inch circle).
C). the upper and outer areas of the arms.
D). the area just above the waist on the back.
E). the buttocks. These areas can vary with the size of the person.