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Best Place To Take Injection?

I take 3 insulin shots daily. I would like to know which is the best place to take my shots??? My doctor has asked me to take it on my stomach, but............... for me it is tooooooo painful there. Any suggestions...........
posted on Sun, 20 Dec 2009
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The abdomen, backs of the arm, thighs, hips and buttocks are the typical places where insulin may be injected. The abdomen is the easiest place to reach on your body, and you can also see what you're doing more easily hence it is widely advised. The thigh is the next in line in terms of easiest places to inject the insulin. The back of the arms, hips or buttocks are the more difficult to see and reach, and choosing them may make it more challenging to inject properly and correctly.
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Best Place To Take Injection?

The abdomen, backs of the arm, thighs, hips and buttocks are the typical places where insulin may be injected. The abdomen is the easiest place to reach on your body, and you can also see what you're doing more easily hence it is widely advised. The thigh is the next in line in terms of easiest places to inject the insulin. The back of the arms, hips or buttocks are the more difficult to see and reach, and choosing them may make it more challenging to inject properly and correctly.