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Suggest Treatment For Bruising After Getting Insulin Shots

Ok, I am a diabetic I was doing my Insulin shots on my left side frontal area, I noticed a slight bruise so I stopped doing it there the bruise is about the length of my fingers and as wide as 3 fingers, every once in a while I get a slight burning sensation,no real pain ?????????? No fevers not sick
Thu, 8 Sep 2016
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Insulin injection site might get infected if necessary precautions are not taken when administering injections.What you describe sound like an infection on the site or just a skin reaction to repeated shots.I will suggest you see the Doctor to evaluate the spot and judge the need for antibiotics if any arguments in favor of an infection.I will suggest you take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen while you prepare to see the Doctor.I will suggest you see the Doctor as early as possible as the risk of the bruise growing larger is high given the fact that you are diabetic.You also need to have your blood glucose under control by taking your insulin doses well, respecting nutritional advice and regular fitness exercises.
Hope my answer will help you
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Suggest Treatment For Bruising After Getting Insulin Shots

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Insulin injection site might get infected if necessary precautions are not taken when administering injections.What you describe sound like an infection on the site or just a skin reaction to repeated shots.I will suggest you see the Doctor to evaluate the spot and judge the need for antibiotics if any arguments in favor of an infection.I will suggest you take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen while you prepare to see the Doctor.I will suggest you see the Doctor as early as possible as the risk of the bruise growing larger is high given the fact that you are diabetic.You also need to have your blood glucose under control by taking your insulin doses well, respecting nutritional advice and regular fitness exercises. Hope my answer will help you Best regards