Avoid injecting into areas that are: Bruised, tender, red, or hard Scarred or damaged Within 2 inches of a previous injection site from the same week Areas with stretch marks, moles, or tattoos While some patients may notice subjective differences between sites, the FDA-approved labeling does not designate any site as preferred over others
Hypersensitivity at the injection site, and anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction) can also occur
Avoid all medications that may cause blood clots
Though the claims, including of her death, are still under investigation by the authorities, the case underscores a growing public health concern in Malaysia, where the number of people on dialysis has risen from nearly 30,000 in 2012 to more than 51,000 today