title: Lipohypertrophy.
abstract: This communication focuses on lipohypertrophy (LH), which is a commonly seen, yet easily preventable insulin site reaction. LH can be detected at an early stage by regular inspection and palpation. This can prevent the excessive requirement of insulin, and the glycaemic variability that is encountered when insulin is injected into areas with LH. This article describes the etiology, clinical features and preventive measures of LH.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kalra
authors.affiliation: Consultant Diabetologist, SIUT, Karachi, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Fatema
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Jawad
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007328:Insulin; D008060:Lipodystrophy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin
keywords: Insulin injection, Insulin technique, Insulin site reaction, Prevention.