Infusion Site
Hey everyone :)
Well i just have a question or two.
When you put your infusion site in how long do you usually leave it in for?
My doctor said to leave it in for three days tops.
But i have had a few days where i left it in for about four or five.
I HATE to waste all the insulin i have left in.
My mom said to not fill it all the way if i think im wasting so much but i stop and think, "what if.." you know? what if i need that insulin that i don't put in.
So my first question is how long do you leave your site in for?
My second is have you ever poked your finger once and had blood come out in three seperate spots in your finger?
I had this happen to me the other day and i freaked lol i know its nothing but it makes me wonder if the spots i poke everyday heal? or do they just stay open?
I thank everyone for your input on this :)
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Permalink Reply by David on -
Three days tops for me. I try and change at 2 12 if I can. For me the insulin absorption goes way down after the 3rd day, the site gets ichy, and it usually leaves a bump that last a week. I"ve never had an infection, but that's just one of my "not yets."
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Permalink Reply by Maddy on -
yeah... i have found that if i leave my site in longer than three days it starts getting itchy...
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Permalink Reply by Desdemona on -
Hey Maddy,
If my site is in my abdomen or legs, I get about 5 days with it. If it is in my butt, I get 2-3 days. If I am doing some hardcore exercise (like rugby/long-distance running/cycling) than I find my spot might last less time, due to the sweating and movement.
Like everyone else said, it should all depend on your body. If it is itchy/red and hurts, take it out.
Best of luck.
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Permalink Reply by Maddy on
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thank you very very much :D i do alot of sports like boxing and cross country :D so this comes in handy
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Permalink Reply by Maddy on
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lol thank you so much :D yes, now that the warm weather has begun i have noticed that when i wear shorts you can see the little dots where my infusion site was. to this i say ugh. its so ugly lol and now that im wearing shorts i dont like to put my site in my legs.
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