When giving injections, it is important to rotate injection sites to reduce the risk of lipohypertrophy (fatty lumps under the skin). It is caused by receiving multiple injections in the same area of skin over an extended period of time. They lumps can be slightly painful and may affect the absorption of insulin.
Updated 2/17/19
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Recommended
Sources
Managing Diabetes: Injection Site Rotation – Golisano Children’s Hospital (University of Rochester)
Pro Tips (and Tricks) for Easier and Better Insulin Injections — AADE
Why Should I Rotate Injection Sites? — BD
Research Articles
Survey of Insulin Site Rotation in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus — PubMed
