Lipohypertrophy refers to lump under the skin due to extra fat at the site of many subcutaneous insulin injections. In fact, up to 50 percent of people with type 1 diabetes experience it at some point. Symptoms: The main symptom of lipohypertrophy is the development of raised areas under the skin.
These areas may have the following characteristics: Small and hard or large and rubbery patches Surface area over 1 inch in diameter A firmer feel than elsewhere on the body Risk factors: Multiple injections at same site Reusing the same needle multiple times (a study suggests, 46% people has experienced this) Duration of insulin therapy and diabetes are also risk factors Treatment: Treatment for lipohypertrophy will usually involve avoiding injection into the affected area of skin for at least 2 to 3 months or until it has fully healed. Prevention: Keep track of injection locations Rotate…
