Just a note: I believe that we have all been informed about checking that we inject into a muscle rather than a vein, HOWEVER, when I questioned our endo and several friends whom happen to be doctor/nurses, I have been told that it is not really all that important. I tell you this just so you don’t freak out if you forget to check or you give the injection and then realize you may have injected into a vein rather than the muscle. Evidentally, it is a slower release when injected into the muscle, the better way for Solu-cortef to be distributed. But if it gets injected into a vein, it is more readily absorbed, not the best way for Solu-cortef. But it (Solu-cortef) is not harmful for this to happen - it can be for other drugs. The "prefered" method is IM, as that is the way the drug was intended, but it is not harmful should it get injected into a vein. I first asked this question, because the first time I had to inject my son, he was very young and I was all alone. I was afraid of his squirming and me worrying if I was going to get it into the muscle or not. Our endo told me that he’s rather the darm thing just get injected and not be concerned about where it goes in!! So, I wouldn’t even bother to check anymore - just inject! Hope this helps you feel better!

ValerieD