GLP injections for weight loss

For most Juniper patients, injecting their own medication is a brand new experience and it’s completely normal to feel nervous or even a little scared.

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In this video, we’ll go through the steps together so you feel comfortable and confident administering your medication.

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Step 1: Choose a time to inject.

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It doesn’t matter what time of the day you choose, as long as you can commit to injecting your medication at roughly this time on the same day every week.

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Step 2: Remove your pen from the fridge.

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We recommend waiting a few minutes to let the pen come to room temperature before continuing. This helps reduce the chance of irritation and bruising.

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Step 3: While you wait for your pen to come to room temperature, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and get a new needle ready.

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Don’t forget to keep your sharps bin nearby. You must use a new needle every time you inject.

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Step 4: Once your pen is ready, remove the cap, then remove the new needle and screw it onto the front of the pen.

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You’ll notice how tiny the needle is.

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Preparing a new pen

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If it’s your first time injecting or you’re using a new pen, you’ll need to start by preparing it and here’s how.

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First, check that the medication inside the pen is clear and colorless. If you notice that it’s cloudy or coloured, it’s best not to use it.

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With the needle pointed upwards, twist the end of your pen until the dose counter shows the flow check symbol.

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Press and hold the button at the end of your pen until the dose counter shows 0.

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A drop of medication, or sometimes more, will appear at the needle tip and this indicates that your pen is now ready for use.

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If no drop appears, repeat the process. If still no drop appears after six tries, this may mean you have a damaged needle and will need to use a different one.

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The dose counter located on the side of the pen will always start at 0mg.

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Twist the end of the pen until the desired dose. If this is your first injection, your dose will be 0.25mg.

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Step 6: Choose your injection site.

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This can be one of three areas on your body: your upper arm, your stomach or your upper thigh. We recommend rotating your injectionn site weekly.

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Step 7: Once you’ve chosen your injection site, pinch the skin to create a slight fold. This ensures you’re injecting into fatty tissue and not muscle.

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Then when you’re ready, gently insert the needle into the skin at a 90 degree angle. Most patients find this relatively painless.

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Click and hold the button at the back of the pen to release the medication. After the dose counter reaches zero, count for 6 seconds and slowly remove the needle from the skin.

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Step 8: Once you finish using your medication, you will just need to unscrew the needle from the pen and pop it in your sharps bin.

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Your pen will then automatically reseal once the needle is removed.

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Finally, replace the cap on your pen to protect it from light, and return it to the fridge.

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We understand injecting takes some getting used to, so we encourage you to take your time and rewatch this video as many times as you need.

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Eventually, your injections will become just another part of your routine – many patients find it only takes a few tries to get the hang of it.