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Why you must rotate your GLP-1 injection spots

Why you must rotate your GLP-1 injection spots

Sticking your GLP-1 pen in the same spot each week can cause fatty lumps under your skin. Rotate sites every dose so the medicine absorbs evenly and your skin stays smooth.

13 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You got your GLP-1 pen. You feel ready. But where should the needle go each week? It is tempting to use the same easy spot every time. Please do not. Your pen label tells you to move the spot each dose. This small habit keeps your skin smooth. It also helps the medicine work the same way each week.

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