Insulin complications

• What type of reaction may occur locally to insulin injections?

  Local inflammatory reactions
• What is lipodystrophy in relation to insulin therapy?

  Hypertrophy or atrophy of subcutaneous tissue
• What is the Somogyi effect?

  A decline in BG due to excess insulin
• When does the Somogyi effect typically occur?

  Usually during sleep
• What is the response to the Somogyi effect?

  Rebound hyperglycemia in the morning
• What is the Dawn Phenomenon?

  Hyperglycemia present upon awakening
• When does the Dawn Phenomenon occur?

  In the morning upon awakening