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Don't use alcohol swabs before an insulin injection. It's actually unnecessary, as long as your skin, hands, and needle are clean. Alcohol swabs will dry out the skin, making it more likely that the injection site will stay open. This can actually increase the risk of an infection at the site.

Find healthy ways to indulge if you have diabetes. It is unlikely that you have to withhold all consumption of sweet food. If your blood sugar levels are under control, eating desserts occasionally is not a problem. Simply account for dessert by reducing the amount of carbohydrates in your main meal by an equal amount.