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191380 people with diabetes in Ireland, with a prevalence of 6.1% of the population. By 2030, it is thought that there will be approximately 278 850 people with the condition, with a prevalence of 7.5% in the population (International Diabetes Federation, 2012).
The American Diabetes Association (ADA, 2012) recommends the early addition of insulin therapy in people with diabetes who do not meet target goals. This guidance has led to an increase in the number of people with type 2 diabetes requiring insulin therapy. However, this rise in the use of insulin can lead to problems, such as more frequent episodes of hypoglycaemia, and lipohypertrophy, which will be the focus of this article.
Lipohypertrophy is defined an accumulation of subcutaneous fat tissue at a site where insulin has been injected continuously (Vardar and Kizilci, 2007). It is a well-known complication
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