27G x 1/2 VS 25G x 5/8

Spetzal

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Switched from IM to SQ a few months ago, been using 25G x 5/8 insulin syringe at 90 degrees in my incredibly fat belly. Specifically, between 2-4 inches away from the belly button on either side.

The way it “feels” and how quickly i react to it, i think im actually doing a shallow IM...like im pushing right bast the SQ layer into some underlying muscle. I understand i can pinch up and go in at 45 degrees. I think it would be more convenient to just switch to the 27G x 1/2 insulin syringe and keep going straight in at 90 degrees, as recommended on here by the forum guides/articles.

im looking to hear from people who use the 27G x 1/2 going in at 90 degrees, and what your level of satisfaction is.
 
I dont disagree after my experiences the past few months. Imdont mind the larger guage, but the needle length seems to be a problem….took my a while to catch on to it, being new to SQ. Got tired of poking holes in arms and legs for years…
 
Its my understnding that the 1/2 inch is preferable over shorter lengths like 5/16 to ensure the test isnt staying too close to the skin (dermis/epidermis) imstead of gettting into the subcutaeous
 

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