Lipohypertrophy

Lipohypertrophy is the abnormal accumulation of fat in specific areas, often as a reaction to repeated insulin injections in diabetes patients. These lumpy fat deposits can interfere with insulin absorption and make weight management more difficult.

Lipohypertrophy is a localised hypertrophy of subcutaneous adipose tissue, commonly seen at insulin injection sites due to the lipogenic effects of insulin. It impairs insulin absorption, leading to glycaemic variability and higher insulin requirements, creating a cycle of increased dosage and further lipohypertrophy.

For patients managing both diabetes and weight, lipohypertrophy complicates treatment. Accord Medical helps patients identify and manage injection-site issues as part of a holistic weight management plan that addresses both metabolic health and medication effectiveness.