Needle gauge questions

I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I'm not even sure if I injected correctly the last time. I have such a fear of needles that I looked away when I pushed the pen against my skin. How can I tell if the medicine actually went in?
 
PinLady said:
I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I'm not even sure if I injected correctly the last time. I have such a fear of needles that I looked away when I pushed the pen against my skin. How can I tell if the medicine actually went in?
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If you twisted the dial to your dose and then pushed it firmly against your body, you probably injected it. I barely feel the needle, so it's hard to tell. You did a great job facing your fears!
 
Thinner needles dull too fast. Go 28 to 30 gauge. Hit the center of the vial, pinch your skin tight for easier entry.
 
not medical, but the biochemistry makes sense—some peptides need other stuff present to work. i'm not a pro but the sources i trust usually get it right. learned to rotate injection sites to fat areas after initial pain issues.
 
Go to Forums tab, then Announcements — cleaner navigation. This site works way better on laptop. Mobile's rough.
 
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