Originally Posted by jimmys devoted

Recommended Areas & Absorption Differences:
Because of the differences in absorption of different areas,
basal rate adjustments may need to be made based upon
blood glucose monitoring results.
• Abdominal area
- Best absorption area.
• Hips and buttocks
- Slower absorption than abdominal area, but an excellent
location for people who are very active
or who have low body fat.
• Outer thighs
- Slower absorption than abdominal area, but absorption
may accelerate with activity.
- Use of the interior thigh area can increase the risk
of irritation and infection (i.e. cellulitis).
• Back of the arms
- Slower absorption than abdominal area, but absorption
may accelerate with activity.
- This area is also more difficult to use if two hands
are required for insertion.
Areas to Avoid:
• Scar tissue
• Lipohypertrophy
• Surgical scars
• Liposuction
• Bruising
• High sensitivity
• High activity
• Over a bone
• Under the waistband of clothing
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