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I read an internet article about scar tissue for people administering insulin. insulin absorption would be degraded. how far it is true?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes true: This is why we recommend rotation of the injection sites. Your doctor can examine you to see if you already have lipohypertrophy. Avoid injecting into the same place every time.

Dr Alves and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/10/2013

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