Lipoatrophy can be avoided in the type I diabetic by:
1. Rotating injection sites.
2. Administration of insulin via insulin pump.
3. Using a sliding scale for additional coverage.
4. Checking blood sugars at mealtime and bedtime.
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Rationale:
1. Lipoatrophy is caused by using the same insulin injection site.
2. Insulin administration via pump doesn't influence lipoatrophy.
3. A sliding scale does not influence lipoatrophy.
4. Checking blood sugars does not influence lipoatrophy.
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