Lipodystrophy is a common but often underdiagnosed complication of subcutaneous insulin injections. We present an illustrative case, aiming to remind physicians to consider lipodystrophy when evaluating a patient under insulin therapy with otherwise unexplained metabolic decompensation. A complete physical examination and patient education are crucial in this setting.
Keywords: diabetes mellitus; diagnosis; insulin; lipodystrophy.
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