Confident at Home: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Injection 💉
Learn how to safely inject with confidence
🌿 Empowered Wellness Starts with Confidence
At Primma Wellness, we know that starting a new injectable medication can feel intimidating. Whether you’re using a GLP-1 therapy or another wellness treatment, self-injection is a safe and effective way to stay consistent with your health plan. The key is preparation, calm focus, and understanding each step before you begin.
🧰 1. Gather and Prepare
Before you start, take a moment to organize your supplies and get comfortable.
You’ll need:
- Your prescribed medication vial
- An insulin syringe (with an orange safety cap)
- Alcohol swabs
- A sharps container for safe disposal
💡 Tip: Always double-check your medication name and dosage label before proceeding.
✋ 2. Choose Your Injection Site
You have two main options for subcutaneous injections:
- Abdomen: At least 2 inches away from your belly button
- Front or outer thigh: Avoid the inner thigh
Both areas have a small layer of fatty tissue, making injections gentle and effective.
💧 3. Clean and Draw Your Dose
- Wash your hands thoroughly.
- Remove the vial’s plastic cap and clean the rubber top with an alcohol swab.
- Let it dry completely.
- Pull air into your syringe equal to your prescribed dose.
- Insert the needle into the vial’s top, push the air in, and turn the vial upside down.
- Gently draw past your dose, tap to remove air bubbles, and push back to your exact mark.
✨ Inject right away. If you can’t inject immediately, discard and draw a fresh dose next time.
💉 4. Administer Your Injection
- Clean the skin at your chosen site and let it dry.
- Pinch the area between your fingers.
- Hold the syringe like a dart and insert it at a 90° angle.
- Inject slowly and steadily.
- Withdraw gently and press a clean swab to the site — but don’t rub.
🗑️ 5. Dispose Safely
Place your used syringe immediately into a sharps container. Never reuse or recap your needles. When your sharps container is full, follow your pharmacy or local disposal program’s instructions for return.
🌼 You’ve Got This
Every step you take toward your health is a win. If you ever feel unsure, our team at Primma Wellness is here to guide you with compassion and care.
📍 Learn more about your treatment journey or schedule a consultation at:
👉 www.primmawellness.com
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice. Always follow your provider’s specific instructions.