bruising

[smile4loubie]

Anyone have any tips on stopping or reducing the amount I seem to bruise when I inject? I look like I've been beaten up xx many thanks xx

 

[Northerner]

Wish I knew Lou! I still have bruises on my belly and haven't injected there for months (well, maybe once or twice). I think the best thing is to try and vary sites as much as possible to allow healing. Having said that, even non-injection bruises seem to last longer than they used to pre-diagnosis. Sorry, not much help! 🙂

 

[Robster65]

Snap. Seems to go in waves. Can be fine for a couple of weeks, then every injection seems to bruise and eventually you have to inject into a bruised site. Ouch.

If you find out, I'll be taking notes.🙄

Rob

 

[Caroline]

Can't offer any suggestions, but bruises with me last longer than they used to. SOmetime ago I tripped over one of little fellers toys bashed my head and had a spectacular black eye for ages afterwards, so much so my manager thought someone had hit me and was keeping a tight eye on me.

 

[smile4loubie]

Blimey Caroline! X

 

[Caroline]

Blimey Caroline! X

I quite enjoyed the attention while it lasted. The unit I bashed my head on has gone and the offending toy is always kept well away fromme feet now.

 

[Copepod]

It's just chance - whether or not the needle hits a capillary (tiny blood vessel) or not. The best way to prevent bruising is to apply an ice cube to the site before or after injecting, but that's not always practical.

 

[novorapidboi26]

It's just chance - whether or not the needle hits a capillary (tiny blood vessel) or not. The best way to prevent bruising is to apply an ice cube to the site before or after injecting, but that's not always practical.

Interesting, whats the science behind that........?

 

[Caroline]

Interesting, whats the science behind that........?

I think it reduces blood flow to the area. When little feller has a nose bleed we give him an ice lolly or ice cream and that helps it to stop.

 

[Natalie123]

I was told when I was first diagnosed that you should apply pressure to the area for about a min after injecting to prevent bruising - just push on the area with your finger. Not sure if it works or not but might be worth a try?

 

[imtrying]

apart from changing your needle before each injection, making sure it's not too long (if it's too long it risks going into your muscle instead), and making sure you're pinching the skin, I would say it's chance as well. I have some ok, and some that bruise badly.

 

[Bluebaldybob]

Being new to this (my daughter dx type 1 about 4 weeks ago now) I asked our DSN about the bruises on her legs after injection. He advised a tiny bit of pressure on the injection sites for a minute or so. It seems to work as she hardly ever bruises now. 🙂

 

[Natalie123]

Hi Bob! Glad to hear that you got the same advice as me. I hope your daughter is doing well x

 

[smile4loubie]

I can't pinch injection site as I only have 1 hand but will def give the pressure thing a go 🙂 xx

 

[Pigeon]

I have barely bruised since I changed to 4mm needles. I used to have dreadful bruises and lots of spurting blood...

 

[Bluebaldybob]

Hi Bob! Glad to hear that you got the same advice as me. I hope your daughter is doing well x

Hi Natalie. Alesha's doing well thanks. We've managed to get her bg's into normal range most of the time. (Odd mild hypo once in a while) She seems to be back to her normal bouncy self