Minor side effects such as injection site pain, redness, or temporary headache are common and usually self-limiting
Diabetics typically adjust their insulin dosage based on their carbohydrate intake
These areas typically have a layer of fatty tissue just beneath the skin, which allows the medication to absorb steadily without entering a muscle
Seek immediate medical attention (call 999 or attend A&E) if you have severe pain uncontrolled by over-the-counter analgesia, high fever (above 38C) with loin pain, inability to pass urine, or persistent vomiting preventing fluid intake
M., El-Kholy Ael, L., & El-Mesallamy, H
Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1974