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post insulin shot
after I give myself my insulin shot in the side it stings like crazy. any ideas how to prevent the stinging?
There should be no pain whatsoever after a shot, properly administered.
You state you are injecting "in the side".
Lantus injections can be given in the fat of the belly, at a slight angle. With a new sharp fine needle, and fresh Lantus, the discomfort should be insignificant.
Talk to your health care provider about needle technique. Usually the nurses know more about this than the physicians.
You state you are injecting "in the side".
Lantus injections can be given in the fat of the belly, at a slight angle. With a new sharp fine needle, and fresh Lantus, the discomfort should be insignificant.
Talk to your health care provider about needle technique. Usually the nurses know more about this than the physicians.
I just remembered, someone said that to reduce stinging, try releasing the skin you've pinched before you inject. I don't know if that works or not. For me, it's my Apidra that stings sometimes, though it isn't known for that.
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