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  2. Intramuscular injection - Wikipedia

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    Medication administered via intramuscular injection is not subject to the first-pass metabolism effect which affects oral medications. Common sites for intramuscular injections include the deltoid muscle of the upper arm and the gluteal muscle of the buttock. In infants, the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh is commonly used. The injection ...

  3. Glucose transporter - Wikipedia

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    Most non-autotrophic cells are unable to produce free glucose because they lack expression of glucose-6-phosphatase and, thus, are involved only in glucose uptake and catabolism. Usually produced only in hepatocytes , in fasting conditions, other tissues such as the intestines, muscles, brain, and kidneys are able to produce glucose following ...

  4. Lateral intermuscular septum of thigh - Wikipedia

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    This human musculoskeletal system article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

  5. Insulin signal transduction pathway - Wikipedia

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    Fatty acids also affect insulin secretion. In type 2 diabetes, fatty acids are able to potentiate insulin release to compensate the increment need of insulin. It was found that the β-cells express free fatty acid receptors at their surface, through which fatty acids can impact the function of β-cells.

  6. Route of administration - Wikipedia

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    The term injection encompasses intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SC) and intradermal (ID) administration. [35] Parenteral administration generally acts more rapidly than topical or enteral administration, with onset of action often occurring in 15–30 seconds for IV, 10–20 minutes for IM and 15–30 minutes for SC. [36]

  7. 5 Simple Steps to Injecting Semaglutide for Weight Loss - AOL

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    How to Inject Semaglutide: A Step-by-Step Guide. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly injection.

  8. Gluteal sulcus - Wikipedia

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    The most common cause is an iatrogenic injury during hip surgery or an intramuscular injection. Lesions of the inferior gluteal nerve occur through iatrogenic injuries like surgery, trauma, hernias, or pelvic tumors. This condition may result in a functional deficiency of the gluteus maximus muscle, leading to difficulties climbing the stairs ...

  9. Injection (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Needle insertion angles for 4 types of injection: intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intradermal Injections are classified in multiple ways, including the type of tissue being injected into, the location in the body the injection is designed to produce effects, and the duration of the effects.