Subcutaneous injections are given into fatty tissue. Areas of fatty tissue are shaded in the image below.

If using this site, do not use the area within one inch of your belly button. Avoid using the belt line area since rubbing may irritate the site. Avoid scars from surgery.

Use the back side of your upper arm in the fatty tissue. It can be hard to reach this area yourself. You can try pinching up the tissue by placing your arm over the back of a chair or brace it against a wall.

Use middle and outer areas where you can pinch up tissue.

Use any area where you can pinch up tissue. This site is not often used since it’s hard to reach.

Rotate your injection sites to prevent tissue damage. If tissue is damaged, the medication may not absorb as well. This may make the medication less effective. Keep a record of where their last shot was given to avoid these problems. If you choose one site, like the abdomen only, be sure to rotate shots within that site.