Are Insulin Injections Subcutaneous or Intramuscular?

Dr. Parimal Tayde

MBBS, MD, DM (Endocrinology)

Insulin injections are subcutaneous (SC/ SQ/subcut) which means below the skin into the layer of fat.
In some emergency situations, it can be given by intramuscular (im) or intravenous route (iv).

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