Sub Q or IM???

[gymrat350]

I have seen where some people inject Sub Q and others IM, is there any noticeable difference between the two methods / is one better than the other???

What gauge insulin needle is preferred for the sub Q method???

Can the "Belly fat" be used if using an insulin needle and the sub Q method???

Thanks.

 

[Re-Ride]

It's safe to try all methods then decide for yourself.
I don't have a study to cite but others here claim that there are studies which show no difference in bio-availability with either method.

I don't use insulin syringes (IS) for the following personal reasons: because prefer a separate sharp after uptake, because it takes too long to uptake the medicine, because going deeper isn't any more painful and because I bend them. I like to use 25G x 1. YMMV

Those that use IS say that they prefer not to poke the muscle, often are low SGBG who inject with higher frequency. Very small doses are more accurately delivered in the small diameter IS. Conservation of medicine is often cited because low dead space luer lok syringes are not yet widely available in the U.S.

 

[Vince]

I've always used shallow IM with either a 29g 1/2" or 27g 1/2 syringe. I do daily injections of T and inject in my shoulders and ventorgluteal.

Best Injection site, no aspiration needed, avoids all nerves​

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...n-site-no-aspiration-needed-avoids-all-nerves

 

[TheDude]

Since I'm EOD, I inject Sub Q into the belly fat. Use a 25G 5/8" needle to draw and inject. No pain and very easy.

 

[Systemlord]

Since I'm EOD, I inject Sub Q into the belly fat. Use a 25G 5/8" needle to draw and inject. No pain and very easy.

Why such a large syringe for subq?

 

[TheDude]

Why such a large syringe for subq?

Just what was given to me originally by Defy. Haven't had any issues so just continued as is.

 

[HealthMan]

Just my 2 cents. I have tried both and I had issues doing subq in my belly fat. I used to get painful lumps that would take 2 weeks to completely clear. However if i inject subq in my thighs or buttocks fat I have no bad reactions. So in case you do experience a bad reaction in one area try different areas and see if that helps.
I have currently switched my protocol to daily injection so I will do subq.