Painful injections are a common problem in children.
Check angle and depth of injection to ensure injections are not being given IM Leakage of insulin is common and cannot be avoided. Encourage slower withdrawal of the needle from the skin, stretching of the skin after the needle is withdrawn, or pressure with a clean finger over the injection site Bruising and bleeding are more common after IM injection or tight squeezing of the skin Bubbles in insulin should be removed whenever possible.