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Medications and Pharmacology: Why do you pinch skin when injecting?

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Many medications, such as insulin, heparin, and certain fertility drugs, are designed for slow, consistent absorption via subcutaneous injection into the fatty tissue beneath the skin. For these specific injections, understanding **why do you pinch skin when injecting** is a critical part of the proper administration technique.