Why Not To Give Insulin Injections Near Belly Button?

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Diabetes and Insulin Injection Lumps Explained

Calling All Diabetics:  Anyone have stubborn, pesky lumps at old injection sites they can't get rid of? Lumps that may reduce in size but still remain despite years of avoiding the injection site area(s)? I have three particularly stubborn lumps that I've had for over ten years. These lumps (fancy term: lipohypertrophy) are located on my left upper arm, right quadrant of my abdomen, and a small lump on a cheek ('nuf said).

 

Disclaimer: I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1989 and...

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