Hi I am a diabetic n under insulin control. I need to take 20 ml of insulin injections twice a day. The area of insulin insertion has become hard n black due to daily intake of insulin injections. Kindly tell me is it a cause for concern in d long run n how to avoid dis.

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Dr. Shashank AgrawalAyurveda4yrs exp

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change the place everyday...dont inject on same place daily...

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Dr. Rakesh LuthraGeneral Physician27yrs exp

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You need to change site of insulin injections.

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Dr. Richa Arora AgarwalPediatrician15yrs exp

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Hi you r a diabetic. Your injection site is not healthy. You need to follow a proper rotation technique for injection. Not at the same site always. The area you are referring need to be left for few days without injection. It will improve on its own. Take care.

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