Are Insulin Injections Subcutaneous or Intramuscular?

Written by

Dr. Parimal Tayde

Endocrinologist

Fact checked by Diabetes.co.in Medical Review Board

• 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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