The human growth hormone Norditropin Simplex is delivered subcutaneously two inches away from the belly button. The dosage is different for each user and is based on their level of experience: a beginner may take three units per day in the morning right before a meal that contains dessert to prevent his or her blood sugar levels from dropping too low; an amateur may take up to six units per day, split into two doses taken in the morning and before bed; and a professional may take 10 units per day, split up between the morning and the afternoon. A cycle of treatment is generally between three and twelve months in length, with the goal of promoting the growth of new muscle, skin, tendon, and joint tissue; promoting appetite; decreasing carbohydrates converted into sugars; aiding in fat burning; and increasing muscle mass.