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  • kcMike3000K Offline
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    kcMike3000
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    I guess I'm doing it wrong. Using 33g 4mm needles with the V2. Often feeling absolutely no stick whatsoever. Sometimes there's a wet spot on my pinch of love handle after plunging.

    I really think a close-up, "this is how you do it" video would help. Especially for leaner folks. To the best that I can glean from watching all sorts of videos, the method is:

    • purge any air
    • pinch
    • stick at 90 degrees
    • Let go
    • plunge

    Maybe just going to 6 mm would do it.

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      Randy
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      You are doing this right...unless you want to feel some pain. The one mistake people make is reconstituting to do 3 units or 5 units. I always say 10 minimum on your math. 20 seems to be the sweet spot.

      Ozempic how to videos cover this. https://youtu.be/KGB0h51DaiY?si=540x7d-YOT0UykLd&t=145

      33g is great because its rare you feel anything. Leaner rats usually like the 6mm pokies.

      "If it doesnt come in a needle. It doesn't work"

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        MyB
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        My personal research experience… 4mm is best used for mesotherapy because it delivers product in the dermis, and product loss is almost a guarantee. If you’re aiming for SC switch to 6mm.

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          stevey
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          I haven’t found any pen needles here. Sourcing ideas? Do the Amazon diabetic pen needles fit? What are preferred lengths?

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            ResearchCat
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            Yes, Amazon. I have been buying Gluco-care and One Care bc they ship to my state. I like the 31g 8mm and recently started using 32g 6mm. Barely feel them.

            https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B72GDYF4?

            https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTCPDT6Q?

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              SEOCoder
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              Only place anyone would have a 4mm dermis is maybe on the bottom of their heel. Ozempic pen needles are 4mm. If they weren't delivering subcutaneous injections (to even the largest of people) and/or wasting product, Novo Nordisk would be inundated with lawsuits. 4mm is perfect for SC.

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                Only place anyone would have a 4mm dermis is maybe on the bottom of their heel. Ozempic pen needles are 4mm. If they weren't delivering subcutaneous injections (to even the largest of people) and/or wasting product, Novo Nordisk would be inundated with lawsuits. 4mm is perfect for SC.

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                Randy
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                @SEOCoder spot on. I do 6mm for glp because i really want to get the "fat juice" in there but 4mm is plenty.

                "If it doesnt come in a needle. It doesn't work"

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