2006-11-04 11:36:50 · 10 answers · asked by L R 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
It used to be commonplace to use the back of the bicep area of your arm to inject. Though, given the difficulty of doing this (usually had to press arm against doorframe to pull up enough tissue) most people have opted to inject in the fleshy part of the abdomen, about 6 inches either side of the belly button. This is the same site that people using insulin pumps place the injection point.
Some people do choose to inject in the top of their thigh, though most find it too difficult to pull up enough tissue from a rather muscular part of the body.
Most people, depending on body type, find a spot that works best for them. Some of us have a little more 'cushion' around the abdomen than legs or arms.
The important thing, really, is to rotate your injection sites (ie; different parts of a common area, or rotate body parts) to prevent the creation of scar tissue and possible nerve damage. Insulin is not injected into muscle, but into tissue/fat to help achieve a more stable absorbtion rate.
2006-11-04 11:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are several sites that are used. Abdomen two inches from the belly button. The side of the upper arm towards the back of the arm. The upper front thighs. The buttocks down the middle of both sides of the buttocks. It is a preference as to where people like to inject. Me? I go for the upper arms or tummy. Its just easier to reach. The abdomen is supposed to be the best absorption site. But if I get a little sore there I go for the arms.
2006-11-04 19:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best place is the abdominal area because the it absorbs faster there, next best is the thigh and finally the arm. The stomach hurts the least.
2006-11-04 19:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by Susan G 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
your stomach, thighs, arms, buttocks
i know diabetic for 7 years
2006-11-04 22:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by daisymc0709 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thighs, fanny, stomach, upper arms
2006-11-05 20:26:56 · answer #5 · answered by kidneyoperation 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in your belly and/or your thigh because those are the areas with more fat in your body
2006-11-04 19:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by aquamarina 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the best place would probally be the belly
2006-11-04 19:39:32 · answer #7 · answered by lalunaestaaqui 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Abdomen, or any fleshy place.
2006-11-04 19:45:49 · answer #8 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
arm or stomach
2006-11-04 19:39:49 · answer #9 · answered by Shell 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your a**, i think cause there's more cushion?
2006-11-04 19:41:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋