Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water Prepare your dose according to product instructions Select an injection site and clean with alcohol swab Wait until alcohol is completely dry (15 to 30 seconds) Pinch a fold of skin at the injection site Insert needle at a 45 to 90 degree angle depending on needle length Release the skin pinch Inject solution slowly over 5 to 10 seconds Pause briefly before withdrawing needle Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze if needed Dispose of needle properly in sharps container Needle Selection Using the appropriate needle gauge and length for subcutaneous injection matters
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Similar content being viewed by others Introduction Diet and exercise have been the cornerstones of obesity treatment since the time of Hippocrates, with additional therapies including laxatives, purgatives, and diuretics [1]
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