Dr. Parimal Tayde
Endocrinologist
Are Insulin Injections Subcutaneous or Intramuscular?
  • 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).
insulin injections subcutaneous intramuscular