Scar Tissue from Injections? How to Avoid Lipohypertrophy in T1D

Have you noticed lumps where you inject insulin? It might be lipohypertrophy. In this video, Dr. Hannah explains how to prevent and treat this common insulin injection complication.

00:00 Introduction to Lipodystrophy
01:04 Understanding Lipodystrophy and Its Effects
02:05 Preventing and Managing Lipodystrophy
03:11 Personal Experiences and Tips for Site Rotation
04:46 Additional Resources and Course Information

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Related Medical Literature:
1. Worldwide Injection Technique Questionnaire Study: Injecting Complications and the Role of the Professional.
Frid AH, Hirsch LJ, Menchior AR, Morel DR, Strauss KW.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2016;91(9):1224-30. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.06.012.
2. Evaluation of Lipohypertrophy in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus on Multiple Daily Insulin Injections or Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion.
Barlas T, Yalcin MM, Coskun M, et al. 2023;29(2):119-126. doi:10.1016/j.eprac.2022.11.008.
3. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Lipohypertrophy in Insulin-Injecting Patients With Diabetes.
Blanco M, Hernández MT, Strauss KW, Amaya M.
Diabetes & Metabolism. 2013;39(5):445-53. doi:10.1016/j.diabet.2013.05.006.
4. Risk Factors for Lipohypertrophy in People With Insulin-Treated Diabetes: A Systematic Meta-Analysis.
Mader JK, Fornengo R, Hassoun A, et al.
Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 2025;:19322968251325569. doi:10.1177/19322968251325569.
5. Insulin-Related Lipohypertrophy: Lipogenic Action or Tissue Trauma?.
Barola A, Tiwari P, Bhansali A, Grover S, Dayal D.
Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2018;9:638. doi:10.3389/fendo.2018.00638.

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