Insulin shot shallow bulging, can be treated with local therapy treatment, such as hot compresses, massage and so on.
Insulin is a protein hormone secreted by pancreatic islet B cells, which is the only hormone to lower blood sugar in the body. Diabetic patients follow the doctor’s instructions to regulate the injection of insulin therapy, can effectively reduce blood sugar. If the insulin injection is shallow, causing the skin to bulge, the swelling can be relieved by localized hot compresses and localized massage, so that the insulin is slowly absorbed.
If the swelling does not improve significantly, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to use 50% magnesium sulfate wet heat compresses. In addition, diabetic patients should take turns to change the injection site, can choose the subcutaneous fat-rich parts, these parts include: abdomen, outer thighs, outer upper arm, outer upper buttocks. When injecting, pay attention to control the strength and depth.
In the case of children and thin adults, the angle of the needle is 45 degrees from the skin. In the case of normal weight and obese adults, the injection may be given at 90 degrees.
It is recommended that patients who have insulin injections that are shallow and bulging can go to a regular hospital and consult an endocrinologist.