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What Causes Black Patches After Taking Insulin Injections?

Sir,
I have developed black patches after taken insulin injections. It happens infrequently. I have black patches wherever i take insulin.
I am Kidney transplant person, & on life saving drugs. Immediately after my transplant i have developed sugar problem.
Sat, 17 May 2014
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Dear sir i can understand your concern
I am very sorry for your condition.
This kind of black patches seen at the site of insulin injection are common in diabetes individuals who are using insulin.
The reason could be
1.oral anticoagulant drugs
2.infections due to immune suppressants
this two drugs will cause this kind of black patches at site of injections
There is away to avoid this kind of patches.
use insulin in a pen device with 31 gauge needle.
consult your doc and take advise on anticoagulants and immunosuppressants.
Regards

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What Causes Black Patches After Taking Insulin Injections?

Dear sir i can understand your concern I am very sorry for your condition. This kind of black patches seen at the site of insulin injection are common in diabetes individuals who are using insulin. The reason could be 1.oral anticoagulant drugs 2.infections due to immune suppressants this two drugs will cause this kind of black patches at site of injections There is away to avoid this kind of patches. use insulin in a pen device with 31 gauge needle. consult your doc and take advise on anticoagulants and immunosuppressants. Regards