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Subcutaneous Insertion

Meaning

Subcutaneous insertion is a specific clinical procedure involving the meticulous placement of a therapeutic device, such as a hormone pellet, a contraceptive implant, or a continuous glucose monitor sensor, into the layer of adipose tissue located directly beneath the skin. This chosen route of administration is strategically utilized to facilitate the slow, sustained, and predictable release of a therapeutic agent into the systemic circulation over an extended duration, or to allow for continuous, minimally invasive monitoring of a biomarker. It is a common, effective technique in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and modern diabetes management.