Insulin not working

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silversurfer DAFNE Graduate
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
4 posts

Sometimes approx 2 to 3 times a week I find that my insulin has not worked it can be at any time of day I know I have given it and it just has had no effect on reducing my bood sugars.

Garry DAFNE Graduate
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
328 posts

Can you check your injection sites. It may be that your skin is a bit lumpy in places and this is hindering your insulin absorbtion.
Keep track of your injection sites using your online diary, keeping accurate notes about position in the comments and it could help you discover a causal link.
I find that I have to carefully rotate my injection sites in order to avoid the same symptoms you describe.
Regards
Garry

silversurfer DAFNE Graduate
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
4 posts

Thank you Garry will do that

DianeW DAFNE Graduate
South West Essex PCT
115 posts

Obviously you need to check expiry date and other things like what temperature it is kept at and is pen working ok.

Garry DAFNE Graduate
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
328 posts

Good points.
And A Happy New Year to us all.
Regards
Garry