Insulin not as potent in legs

[kemist]

I'm frustrated that I am always having to give my shots in my abdomen and can't use my legs because it seems as though the insulin just does nothing when it's injected there. I use the upper thigh (closer to the outside) which shouldn't be a problem.
Why is this?? I hate that.

For a breakfast that should have taken maybe 14-16 units of Novoradpid to cover, I've had to take an extra 10 units because it seems that insulin in my legs just does nothing...

I am of course taking into account extended absorption times for the legs...

anyone?

thanks,

kemist

[TAutry]

That's odd. I have found injections in the upper thigh region to be absorbed more quickly for me. I tend to rotate between upper thigh and abdomin at random, but if I think it will be long time before I eat, I go for the abdomin. If I need the insulin to get into my system quickly, I go for one of the legs.

More proof, I guess, as to the individual nature of diabetes and its care.

Travis

[Harold]

Since ones legs is considered a third on ones body mass my guess is your have circulitory problems.

[aaren]

Wow, I have the opposite effect. My doctor recommended that I take my Lantus in my thighs and use my Humalog in my arms and abdomen. She said that injecting into your thighs works slower than in the abdomen, which works faster.



Originally posted by TAutry


More proof, I guess, as to the individual nature of diabetes and its care.

Travis

:)