Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 n, Regarding injecting at the navel; the navel area itself is scar tissue, so injecting there is not a good idea; from good info I've read, you shouldn't inject within about 1 " of the navel itself. Also, you said your son injects in his arm (when at school). The best sites to inject for quickness and efficient absorption are the abdominal area and the inner thighs, in that order. These 2 areas bruise a lot less (and tend to hurt less) also. I've been missing a few posts lately, so I don't know what type of insulin your son uses, but I gather from one of the recent posts that he has had some very low lows, particularily in the morning. A few months ago I started using the 75/25 Humalog before dinner and found improved bg levels at bedtime and in the morning.(Daytime, I use Humulin/Novolin 70/30). Does your son use the pre-filled pens (I much prefer the disposable ones over the refillable), as opposed to regular, old-fashioned syringes? If he's not using the pens, let him try them..... it makes such a big difference in attitude, self-image, etc, not having to carry around the syringes and vials, etc. Have you heard of the Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) conferences? It is a non-profit organization started and run by Dr Steve Edelman (here in San Diego), who has been a type 1 since 15 years old. Check out their website: tcoyd.org Pete, type 1, last HbA1c 5.7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 In a message dated 01-01-04 06:44:44 EST, you write: << egarding injecting at the navel; the navel area itself is scar tissue, so injecting there is not a good idea; from good info I've read, you shouldn't inject within about 1 " of the navel itself. >> What Ron told me is anyplace in the abdominal area no more than one hand span (i.e. thumb in bellybutton, as far as little finger will stretch out) around the naval (except up, I assume). I guess that would depend on how big the hand was..Vicki . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 In a message dated 01-01-04 06:44:44 EST, you write: << Does your son use the pre-filled pens (I much prefer the disposable ones over the refillable), as opposed to regular, old-fashioned syringes? >> I also use the pens but I prefer the ones with the disposable cartridges...mainly because you can dispense the insulin in half-unit doses which you can't with the disposables. . Of course for dilute insulin you do have to use syringes. The pens are really handy when shooting up in public. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 << The best sites to inject for quickness and efficient absorption are the abdominal area and the inner thighs, in that order. These 2 areas bruise a lot less (and tend to hurt less) also. >> Can you really inject on the inner thights? I had thought it was the outer thighs you could use. Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 In a message dated 1/5/01 8:21:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, NanOwens@... writes: << << The best sites to inject for quickness and efficient absorption are the abdominal area and the inner thighs, in that order. These 2 areas bruise a lot less (and tend to hurt less) also. >> Can you really inject on the inner thights? I had thought it was the outer thighs you could use. >> Hmm as an RN i was taught the Top of the thighs <g> like when you are sitting down, the part that faces the ceiling... for sub q's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2001 Report Share Posted January 8, 2001 I use inner thighs as an injection site. No problems. In my literature I received when first dxd, it says you can use abdomen, inner thighs and " bottom " (my word!). Seeing as I can't reach around to inject in my bottom I alternate between my abdomen and inner thighs. Never heard that you could use the outer or top of thigh. GayRghts@... wrote: > In a message dated 1/5/01 8:21:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, > NanOwens@... > writes: > > << << The best sites to > inject for quickness and efficient absorption are the abdominal area > and > the inner thighs, in that order. These 2 areas bruise a lot less (and > tend to hurt less) also. >> > > Can you really inject on the inner thights? I had thought it was the > outer > thighs you could use. > >> > Hmm as an RN i was taught the Top of the thighs <g> like when you are > sitting > down, the part that faces the ceiling... for sub q's. > > > eGroups Sponsor [Corbis - The Place for Pictures Online] > > Public website for Diabetes International: > http://www.msteri.com/diabetes-info/diabetes_int > > Post message: diabetes_integroups > Subscribe: diabetes_int-subscribeegroups > Unsubscribe: diabetes_int-unsubscribeegroups > List owner: diabetes_int-owneregroups > > URL: /group/diabetes_int > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 In a message dated 01-01-09 12:15:06 EST, you write: << how long would you say it takes to work when you inject in your stomach? >> I'd say that's a very individual thing. I use Humalog which is supposed to kick in within 15 minutes but through testing I learned that it takes 25 minutes -- at breakfast and lunch. At dinner it kicks in at 15 minutes or even less. Go figure. The way to find out is take a shot then test every 5 minutes until you have basically the same reading two times in a row (allowing for five-point random variation and/or meter error). Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 I sent a response to this but it hasn't shown up so I'll repeat it...<snip> << I'd say that's a very individual thing. I use Humalog which is supposed to kick in within 15 minutes but through testing I learned that it takes 25 minutes -- at breakfast and lunch. At dinner it kicks in at 15 minutes or even less. Go figure. The way to find out is take a shot then test every 5 minutes until you have basically the same reading two times in a row (allowing for five-point random variation and/or meter error). Vicki >> Now that I've copied it, the original will probably show up...if not, don't know why...V. In a message dated 01-01-09 13:43:31 EST, you write: << > how long would you say it takes to work when you inject in your stomach? ***, I don't know, but my impression is that it's pretty immediate 10-15 min. for Humalog, which is what it's supposed to be. Ok, you researchers, where are you when we need you? :-) Barb >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 > how long would you say it takes to work when you inject in your stomach? ***, I don't know, but my impression is that it's pretty immediate 10-15 min. for Humalog, which is what it's supposed to be. Ok, you researchers, where are you when we need you? :-) Barb -------- http://www.RainbowFarm.com Equine photography http://www.RainbowFarm.com/photos.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 Everybody is different. There just ain't one rule that fits all Rainbow Farm wrote: > > how long would you say it takes to work when you inject in your stomach? > > ***, I don't know, but my impression is that it's pretty immediate > 10-15 min. for Humalog, which is what it's supposed to be. > > Ok, you researchers, where are you when we need you? :-) > > Barb > -------- > http://www.RainbowFarm.com > Equine photography > http://www.RainbowFarm.com/photos.html > > Public website for Diabetes International: > http://www.msteri.com/diabetes-info/diabetes_int > > Post message: diabetes_integroups > Subscribe: diabetes_int-subscribeegroups > Unsubscribe: diabetes_int-unsubscribeegroups > List owner: diabetes_int-owneregroups > > URL: /group/diabetes_int Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 Whoops! I meant to say how long does it take the Humulin to work when you inject in your stomach? On average, that is...........my doc me (also the literature that I was given) that you are supposed to inject Humulin 40 minutes before meals. Does this sound about right........by the way I take Humulog also, and that does work pretty rapidly for me, within 15 to 20 mins. Rainbow Farm wrote: > > how long would you say it takes to work when you inject in your > stomach? > > ***, I don't know, but my impression is that it's pretty immediate > 10-15 min. for Humalog, which is what it's supposed to be. > > Ok, you researchers, where are you when we need you? :-) > > Barb > -------- > http://www.RainbowFarm.com > Equine photography > http://www.RainbowFarm.com/photos.html > > > eGroups Sponsor [Click here!] > > Public website for Diabetes International: > http://www.msteri.com/diabetes-info/diabetes_int > > Post message: diabetes_integroups > Subscribe: diabetes_int-subscribeegroups > Unsubscribe: diabetes_int-unsubscribeegroups > List owner: diabetes_int-owneregroups > > URL: /group/diabetes_int > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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