GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are injected into the fatty layer beneath the skin to manage blood sugar and aid in weight management. The recommended injection sites include the ...

You can inject Repatha into the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. It’s injected subcutaneously (under the skin). If you’re injecting it into your upper arm, you may need a family member or caregiver to ...

Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.

When using glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs (GLP-1s) for weight loss or diabetes, you need to get comfortable with injecting the medication under your skin (subcutaneously). Typically, you will target ...