Although insulin is a lifeline for people with diabetes, there are many cases where even if insulin is injected on time, they still have high blood sugar. According to experts, the cause can come from many factors related to vaccination techniques, dosage and lifestyle.
Dr. Manisha Arora, Director of Internal Medicine at CK Birla Hospital (Delhi, India), told Indian Express: In only insulin injections are not enough. The important thing is whether the dosage is suitable for each person's needs or not. If the dose is too low or not adjusted over time, blood sugar can still be high even if vaccinated properly.
Injecting techniques: facility but many mistakes
Another common cause is incorrect insulin injection techniques. Repeated injections into the same location can cause Subcutaneous fat enlargement, making insulin difficult to absorb.
Therefore, patients should rotate the injection location between areas such as the abdomen ( avoiding the area around the navel 68 cm), arms, thighs and buttocks, because these are all locations with thick subcutaneous fat.
In addition, choosing a needle is equally important. A needle over 4 mm long, if used incorrectly, can insert insulin into the muscles, affecting absorption efficiency.
After the injection, wait at least 5 seconds before removing the needle to ensure that all the medicine is taken into the body. If withdrawn too early, insulin can leak out, Dr. Arora emphasized.
Incorrect storage causes insulin to lose its effectiveness
Many patients make mistakes when taking insulin out of the refrigerator and leaving it at room temperature too long before meals, even for more than an hour. This causes the drug to lose its effectiveness.
Using expired insulin or not stored properly at home or in a sales facility can also seriously affect treatment effectiveness.
Taking medicine is not enough
According to Dr. Arora, insulin is only a part of diabetes management. Patients need to combine it with a scientific diet, limit carbohydrates and processed foods, and maintain regular physical activity. Factors such as stress and lack of sleep can also cause blood sugar to increase even with enough insulin.
Diabetes management is a combination of medication, diet, exercise, and spirit, Arora recommends. swimming in any factor can cause insulin to not maximize its effectiveness.
