Insulin should not be injected into specific areas of the body to ensure proper absorption and avoid potential complications.
Based on the provided reference, avoid injecting insulin into the following areas:
- A muscle: Injecting into muscle can lead to faster and less predictable insulin absorption, potentially causing hypoglycemia.
- An area close to the bone: Avoid these areas as there's less subcutaneous fat, and the injection may be more painful.
- A vein: Injecting directly into a vein can cause rapid insulin absorption and a high risk of hypoglycemia.
- The face or scalp: These areas are not suitable for insulin injection.
- The navel: Avoid injecting too close to the navel (at least 2 inches away) because absorption can be inconsistent.
- The hands or feet: These areas are not suitable for insulin injection.
Instead, insulin should only be injected into the recommended areas: the abdomen, outer thigh, or outer upper arm.
