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What are the benefits of injecting insulin in fatty tissues?
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What do you mean?: Insulin is usually injected under the skin, into the fatty layer that lies below skin and above muscle. It is then absorbed into the blood stream and lowers blood sugars. It usually will not directly affect the area that is injected.
Answered 6/25/2014
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