Lipohypertrophy in insulin injecting patients with diabetes mellitus: an under-recognized barrier for glycemic control

ConclusionA thorough clinical examination of insulin injection sites is of paramount importance in detecting lipohyperyrophy. Adequate control of risk factors can significantly impact insulin requirements and glycemic control, while ultrasonography can prove to be a novel and sensitive tool to detect abdominal lipohypertrophy in the majority of patients, even when clinical examination is non-contributory.
Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research