Risk of abscess with subq injection vs I.M.

he-man100

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Is the risk of developing an abscess generally lower for subq injections vs I.M.?
i`m asking because I know someone who is a diabetic for 20 years now injecting multiple times daily and he never swabs the injection spot an reuses needles umtil the get dull and he had never problems. Apearently most diabetics do it like him
 
im a nurse at a hospital and I have maby seen one or two infections from injections sub q. not counting skin poppers.it doesn't happen very often. but trust me its not worth it.
 
Is the risk of developing an abscess generally lower for subq injections vs I.M.?
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The answer isn't obvious. There are a couple parts: First the risk of inoculating pathogens during the injection, and then the risk of the pathogens multiplying to create an infection. The first risk would seem to be about equal between IM and SC. The second, I don't know. Which tissue can create the better immune response? Ease of treatment should also be considered. I'd figure it's easier to treat a subcutaneous abscess than one in a muscle.
 
When I said it was not worth the risk, I meant reusing needles and not applying alcohol before injecting. Just to clear that up. :) Sub-Q works for me and has since I started almost 3 years ago.
 

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