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Three approved sites: abdomen (2 inches from navel), front of thigh, upper outer arm (с help). Rotate weekly to prevent lipohypertrophy (fat thickening).
Three approved sites: abdomen (2 inches from navel), front of thigh, upper outer arm (с help). Rotate weekly to prevent lipohypertrophy (fat thickening).
FDA-approved injection sites: (1) Abdomen — 2 inches from navel, anywhere within a hand's-width radius. Most common choice. (2) Front of thigh — middle third, away from knee and groin. (3) Upper outer arm — requires assistance to reach. Rotate sites WEEKLY to prevent lipohypertrophy (fatty tissue thickening that reduces absorption). Visual rotation map: week 1 right abdomen, week 2 left abdomen, week 3 right thigh, week 4 left thigh, repeat. Mark с sticker on calendar или phone app. Skin should be clean (alcohol wipe, air dry), free of scars, stretch marks, bruises.