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Measuring your dose

• Your prescription may list your dose in milliliters (mL), units, or both. Check the label before you draw up your dose.
• An insulin syringe holds 1 mL, which is 100 units. A luer-lock syringe holds 1 mL and is marked in mL.
• Example conversions: 5 units = 0.05 mL, 10 units = 0.1 mL, 20 units = 0.2 mL, 30 units = 0.3 mL.
• If you are not sure which mark to use, call us before you inject.

Where to inject

Medication goes into the fatty layer just under the skin (subcutaneous). Safe areas are:

• Abdomen: below the waist and above the hip bone, staying about 2 inches away from the belly button.
• Thigh: the outer middle part of the thigh, halfway between the knee and the hip.
• Back of the upper arm: halfway between the elbow and the shoulder. This is easier with help from another person.

Rotate to a new spot each week. You should be able to gently pinch 1 to 2 inches of skin.

Step by step

1. Wash your hands with soap and dry them well.
2. Open an alcohol wipe and clean the injection area. Let it dry.
3. Take the cap off the needle by pulling it straight off.
4. Hold the syringe like a pen or a dart.
5. Gently pinch the skin. If you can pinch 2 inches, inject straight in at 90 degrees. If you can pinch about 1 inch, inject at 45 degrees.
6. Insert the needle with a quick, steady motion.
7. Push the plunger down slowly until the syringe is empty.
8. Remove the needle at the same angle it went in.
9. Place the used syringe and needle in a sharps container right away. Never recap or reuse needles.

5. When your medication arrives

• Put your medication in the refrigerator immediately, as directed on the label. Do not freeze it.
• Your medication usually arrives in an insulated mailer or cooler with ice packs. The silver pouch holds your medication. Do not throw it out.
• If the ice packs are warm or melted when you open the package, tell us right away. Most injectable medication can tolerate short trips, but we want to check.
• Your vial may look partly empty. Vials are filled with a little extra so you can draw your full dose. Use the dose on your prescription label.

6. Your medication

Your doctor will choose the medication that fits you. These are short summaries. Your provider will go over your dose, schedule, and any risks with you.

7. Track your food with MyFitnessPal

Tracking helps you and your coach see patterns. A free account is enough. Follow these eight steps to get set up.

1. Download the app (links below) and open it.
2. Tap Sign Up. Using your email gives you the most control of your account.
3. Enter your email, password, age, gender, height, and current weight.
4. Choose your goal and goal weight, and how fast you want to get there (for example, 1 lb per week).
5. Pick the activity level that fits your lifestyle. Be honest, because this sets your calorie target.
6. Review your daily calorie plan. You can adjust it later in Settings.
7. Optional: set dietary preferences (for example low carb or high protein) and macro goals for protein, carbs, and fats.
8. Finish setup and start logging food, water, and exercise right away.

Another type of phone or a computer? MyFitnessPal also works in any web browser at myfitnesspal.com.

8. Join our community on Skool

Take a look inside before you join. Watch the video on the community page and read the description to see what the community is about.

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Get the Skool app:

Another type of phone or a computer? Skool works in any web browser at skool.com.

For educational purposes only. This page is general education and is not medical advice. It does not replace advice from your care team. If you have an emergency, call 911.