How do I help with injection area pain?

I just asked a question like this recently, but i have to ask to all of those that are diabetics or have to give themselves shots daily…is there something I could do to reduce the soreness. I have to give myself shots in the belly twice per day, it has only been 2 weeks,but i am sooooo sore now i can barely touch my stomach much less give myself a shot in it. I tried to inject my thigh, but i dont have any loose fat on my thighs to pinch so when i give the shot i feel pain, I swear, down my arm to my fingertips! It is awful! and I have only done that twice and now I am walking from a limp because my thigh is so sore. what can i do to reduce the pain, tenderness and itchiness of my belly now so i can keep doing the shots? I dont know any diabetics to ask how they do this to themselves every day. Please i would appreciate any suggestions.

Are you sure you’re using the correct guage needle? Insulin needles are tiny little things, and don’t usually cause soreness when used properly. Check your needle size.

My 80 lb. teenage son takes a daily injection and has had no problems whatsoever. You need to rotate the injection site, too. You shouldn’t be giving the injection in the same place each time. The buttock is an ideal place for injections, if you can get someone to give it to you.

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