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Weight loss injections/treatments

Discuss weight-loss injections and treatments, including personal experiences. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any treatments.

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Insulin syringes?

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Oneeata · 03/07/2025 13:23

Hi,

Currently using 31G x 6mm for final dose but finding I'm having to dig it in to actually penetrate my elephant hide 😂unsure if should be looking for a higher or lower "G" number they not quite as fine as needle tips and often hurt.

I'm using these at the moment 20 Pack 1ml 31Gx6mm

Plastic... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CGDMPDB5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy 20 Pack 1ml 31Gx6mm Plastic Multiple Uses Measuring Tools, Individually Wrapped at Amazon UK.

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OP posts:

SilenceInside · 03/07/2025 13:28

Have you considered using the luer lock syringes where you can change the needle between extracting and injecting? I find that the needles can blunt easily, so changing it can help.

You want a larger number for a finer needle. I also wouldn't buy needles from Amazon, I use an online pharmacy eg UKMedi or others.

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