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May 29, 2002

Blood Tests and Insulin Injections

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Question from a Certified Diabetes Educator in Lumberton, North Carolina, USA:

We have a patient who has severe psoriasis, has had diabetes less than a year and who is just starting on insulin. Does this affect where he can give his injections?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

I would avoid the patched of severe psoriasis when giving an injection.

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