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What is lipohypertrophy?
Lipophyertrophy is present at the injection sites of many people who inject insulin. Lipohypertrophy, sometimes referred to a lipo, is a thickened rubbery area of fat tissue that can grow and develop in the subcutaneous fat where injections of insulin are given. Areas of lipohypertrophy vary greatly in size and are often felt more easily than seen.4 Regular site injection should be a normal part of your injection routine. To check your injection site, feel the area where you normally inject. Look for puffiness, raised areas and redness. Feel for hardness or lumpiness. If it is difficult to see your injection sites, a mirror may help.
*Educational tools based on FIT Canada Recommendations for Best Practice in Injection Technique.
An area of lipohypertrophy can affect your blood glucose control. Injecting into an area of lipohypertrophy can cause irregular insulin absorption and have an impact on your blood glucose readings.2 Talk to your doctor or diabetes educator if you think you have lipohypertrophy at your injection sites.
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1. Vardar B, Kizilc S. Incidence of lipohypertrophy in diabetic patients and a study of influencing factors. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2007; 77:231-236. 2. Johansson UB, et al. Impaired absorption of insulin aspart from lipohypertrophic injection sites. Diabetes Care 2005;28(8):2025-7. 3. De Coninck C, et al. Results and analysis of the 2008-2009 Insulin Injection Technique Questionnaire Survey. J Diabetes 2010;2(3):168-79. 4. Frid A, et al. New injection recommendations for patients with diabetes. Diabetes & Metabolism 2010; 36: S3-S18. 5. Berard L, et al. FIT Forum for Injection Technique Canada. Recommendations for Best Practice in Injection Technique. October 2011.
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*Educational tools based on FIT Canada Recommendations for Best Practice in Injection Technique.
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12.7mm x 29g
This means that 4, 5 and 6mm needles are suitable for all people living with diabetes who inject.4
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1. Gibney MA, et al. Skin and subcutaneous adipose layer thickness in adults with diabetes at sites used for insulin injections: implications for needle length recommendations. Curr Med Res Opin. 2010; 26 (6): 1519-1530. 2. Hirsch LJ, et al. Comparative glycemic control, safety and patient ratings for a new 4mm x 32G insulin pen needle in adults with diabetes. Curr Med Res Opin 2010;6:1531-41. 3. Hofman PL, et al. Defining the ideal injection techniques when using 5-mm needles in children and adults. Diab Care. 2010;33(9) 1940-1944. 4. Berard L, et al. FIT Forum for Injection Technique Canada. Recommendations for Best Practice in Injection Technique. October 2011. 5. Lo Presti D, et al. Skin and subcutaneous thickness at injecting sites in children with diabetes: ultrasound findings and recommendations for giving injection. Ped Diab 2012;13(7):525-53. * The needles sizes are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the actual size.
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*Educational tools based on FIT Canada Recommendations for Best Practice in Injection Technique.
9 If the volume of your injection is uncomfortable, talk to your doctor about how to divide into 2 injections.
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5mm x 31G
1. Aronson R. The Role of Comfort and Discomfort in Insulin Therapy. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. April 2012;14(8):1-7. 2. Hirsch LJ, et al. Comparative glycemic control, safety and patient ratings for a new 4mm x 32G insulin pen needle in adults with diabetes. Curr Med Res Opin 2010;6:1531-41. 3. Hirsch LJ, et al. Impact of a Modified Needle Tip Geometry on Penetration Force as well as Acceptability, Preference, and Perceived Pain in Subjects with Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2012;6(2):328-335. 4. Berard L, et al. FIT Forum for Injection Technique Canada. Recommendations for Best Practice in Injection Technique. October 2011.
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*Educational tools based on FIT Canada Recommendations for Best Practice in Injection Technique.
The back of the arm may also be used but you may need help in order to reach the correct area.
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1 Vardar B, Kizilc S. Incidence of lipohypertrophy in diabetic patients and a study of influencing factors. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2007; 77:231-236. 2 Johansson UB, et al. Impaired absorption of insulin aspart from lipohypertrophic injection sites. Diabetes Care 2005;28(8):2025-7. 3 Cureu B, et al. VDBD Guide: The injection in diabetes mellitus. (written in German), May 2011. 4 Brtsch U, et al. Injectable therapy Pen Devices for treatment of diabetes (article in German). Ther Umsch 2006; 63: 398-404. 5 Patton SR, et al. Survey of Insulin Site Rotation in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. J Pediatr Health Care 2010; 24: 365-371. 6 Berard L, et al. FIT Forum for Injection Technique Canada. Recommendations for Best Practice in Injection Technique. October 2011.
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*Educational tools based on FIT Canada Recommendations for Best Practice in Injection Technique.
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