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Question:

I have been taking shots since the age of 11 months old. The problem I have is now that I'm 23, everytime (or nearly everytime) I inject insulin, I bleed and it hurts. Sometimes, when I inject, insulin comes back out. I always have been careful to change injection sites, but this uncomfortableness is making me leary of taking insulin. I've got so many bruises that my body looks like a road map. Any suggestions?

Answer:

Try other syringes, for example the B-D Ultrafine II short-needle version.

Also, if you're taking aspirin once in a while (more than once a week), be aware that aspirin will increase the chance of bleeding and bruising substantially.

SS

Original posting 29 Jan 97

  
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