What are the side effects of insulin injection for diabetics?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site,changes in the feel of your skin, skin thickening (fat build-up), or a little depression in the skin (fat breakdown) weight gain are possible side effects

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