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18/01/2026

💉 Needle length & hypos

If insulin is injected into muscle instead of fatty tissue, it can be absorbed faster and less predictably, increasing the risk of unexpected hypos.

Muscle has higher blood flow than fat, so insulin may act stronger and sooner, especially during or after activity.

What can help:

👉 Using shorter needles (often 4 mm for most people)

👉Injecting at 90° into relaxed skin

👉 Using a skin pinch if needed

👉 Reviewing technique if hypos feel unexplained

If you’re having frequent or surprise hypos, it could be needle length or injection technique. Talk to your diabetes healthcare team for individualised support.

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