I have been on my insulin pump now for about 2-3 weeks. I change the site every 2.5 days, and switch sides. I switched it from the left hip to the right hip today and the area on the left side that it was at now itches. I was just wondering if it's infected or not?
2006-10-26 14:58:54 · 2 answers · asked by HeyHer87 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I've been on the pump for about two months and I get the same thing I think it is mostly just a reaction to the adhesives and potentially even dry skin. Just like anytime you put on a band-aid and then remove it I think it is your skin starting to be able to breathe again.
Good luck on the pump so far I like it but it takes a little getting used to.
2006-10-26 15:05:54 · answer #1 · answered by Randog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have reddness or swelling, or any discharge; if you have a low-grade fever or tenderness and heat at the site, you might have some inflammation going on before an actual infection. You can take a couple of aspirin for anti inflammatory/pain..with food...and then call your doc. Something is causing the itching; you might have some other diabetic related skin condition going on. Please call. Godloveya.
2006-10-26 22:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋