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Do subcutaneous injections work rather than IM ones?

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Nackapan

They both work.I have them both ways.

I'm in my opinion IM in more quickly .

I've been having both for over a year now.

I was hoping IM ones would stay in my system longer .

Doesn't seem to be the case.

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Tch77 in reply to Nackapan

Thanks Nackapan im thinking of doing the same as you

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What gauge needle do you use for your stomach? Is it thinner than the IM one?

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Happysmile

I personally feel that IM works better for me, It could be the speed of effectiveness, but I’m not convinced, so alternate between the two as I inject every two days. I guess it’s trial and error for each person.

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