Where do GLP-1 injections go?

Injectable GLP-1s are given subcutaneously (under the skin) in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm — rotating sites week to week reduces irritation and lumps.

Injectable GLP-1s are given subcutaneously (under the skin) in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm — rotating sites week to week reduces irritation and lumps. The FDA-approved injection sites for weekly GLP-1s are the abdomen (at least 2 inches from the navel), the front of the thigh, and the back of the upper arm. Rotating sites — abdomen one week, thigh the next, arm the next — gives skin time to recover and prevents lipohypertrophy (fatty lumps from repeated injections in the same spot). Mild redness, itching, or a small bump at the site is normal and usually resolves in 1–2 days. A spreading rash, persistent pain, or signs of infection should be discussed with your prescriber.

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