PollQuestion

What is the most common skin issue you have dealt with related to your diabetes or diabetes devices?

September 14, 2022–September 21, 2022

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What is the most common skin issue you have dealt with related to your diabetes or diabetes devices?
Scar tissue or lipohypertrophy
32%
Rashes
13%
Tape not sticking well enough
29%
Infections
3%
Other
6%
I don't really have any issues.
16%
Insulin is life for those of us living with T1D and many of those with other types of diabetes. There are many nuances to taking insulin, including the importance of rotating where insulin is injected into the body. When insulin is injected repeatedly in the same part of the body, it can cause changes in the skin that make insulin absorb erratically. Here’s some more information to help you avoid unnecessary challenges with managing blood sugars.
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