Skin-related adverse events and their associated factors among Diabetic patients on insulin therapy
This study indicates that skin complications at insulin injection sites are highly prevalent. The findings suggest that improper injection technique, poor site rotation, and uncontrolled blood glucose are significant modifiable risk factors. The use of insulin pens may help reduce the risk of abscesses. Therefore, targeted patient education on correct injection practices and glycemic control is crucial to minimize these complications.
Authors
- Method Kazaura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1246-7161)
- Wigilya P. Mikomangwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6385-878X)
- Dennis Patson Mbwambo
- Ritah Francis Mutagonda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8963-4920)
- Manase E Kilonzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5355-8353)
- Kaushik Ramaiya
- Bertha Mallya
- Rajabu Hussein Mkugwe
- Magreth Angelus
- Alphonce Ignace Marealle
- Mary Mayige
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Aga Khan Hospital Dar es Salaam (TZ)
- National Institute for Medical Research (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-02-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320556
- Primary Topic
- Intramuscular injections and effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00