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what is the time period for take insulin in same place in the body ?

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Hi,

what is the time period for take insulin in same place in body. can we continue same place everyday? my doc. suggested to take insulin 4 times a day rapid 3 time and lantuas at before bed? present i am taking rapid insulin to stomach and lantus on legs. But i found it's not affecting. can you please suggest.

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gangadharan_nair

Use a different site for each injection, at least 1/2 inch (1.25 centimeters) away from the previous injection site but in the same general area (for example, the thigh). Use all available sites in the same general area before switching to a different area (for example, the upper arm).

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RajpsChai in reply togangadharan_nair

Thank you sir...

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gangadharan_nair in reply toRajpsChai

Inject insulin into:

The abdomen, but at least 2 in. (5.1 cm) inches from the belly button. ...

The top outer area of the thighs. Insulin usually is absorbed more slowly from this site, unless you exercise soon after injecting insulin into your legs.

The upper outer area of the arms.

The buttocks.

You can use insulin pen if so desired.

Source:--

webmd.com/diabetes/diagram-...

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I am using total 12 points on rotation.In the morning about 2 in from belly button and in the evening on the thighs on the fleshy parts.So,each site is visited once in six days and so far I have not faced any problems.

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Nanthakumar in reply toramana42

I suggest you to follow paleo diet that reduce your insulin intake tremendously.

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RajpsChai

Thanks for your valuable suggestions....

and it may useful some other persons

webmd.com/diabetes/diagram-...

Depends on dose .It should work

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