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<blockquote data-quote="Lemonade" data-source="post: 322208" data-attributes="member: 50732"><p>I'm type 1 - a student and I've had so much trouble getting my medication! I was told 4 tests a day was more than enough (which considering I exercise a lot because I DO care about my health) is nowhere near enough! I usually test about 6 times a day but maybe 8 or 9 if I'm going low and exercising. I've been given the same story with needles. I 2 two separate lantus injections (morning and evening) so I guess not including corrections, I probably inject about 6 times a day too (though in reality I think it's a bit more). I was wondering, can I re-use needles? I've always been told NO YOU'LL DIE but I'm getting really dirty looks when I try to order more than about 2 boxes a month and I have so much trouble getting what I need anyway it's easier to re-use. </p><p>I'd also like to add that I am so glad I'm not the only one who's had trouble! Since I hit 18 it feels like no one cares about my health at all apart from me, and that's irrelevant because no matter how hard I try I can't juggle sugars, student life and exercise.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lemonade, post: 322208, member: 50732"] I'm type 1 - a student and I've had so much trouble getting my medication! I was told 4 tests a day was more than enough (which considering I exercise a lot because I DO care about my health) is nowhere near enough! I usually test about 6 times a day but maybe 8 or 9 if I'm going low and exercising. I've been given the same story with needles. I 2 two separate lantus injections (morning and evening) so I guess not including corrections, I probably inject about 6 times a day too (though in reality I think it's a bit more). I was wondering, can I re-use needles? I've always been told NO YOU'LL DIE but I'm getting really dirty looks when I try to order more than about 2 boxes a month and I have so much trouble getting what I need anyway it's easier to re-use. I'd also like to add that I am so glad I'm not the only one who's had trouble! Since I hit 18 it feels like no one cares about my health at all apart from me, and that's irrelevant because no matter how hard I try I can't juggle sugars, student life and exercise. [/QUOTE]
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