After initially being diagnosed with Type 2, I was then diagnosed type 1 two years ago. I was told it was a very unusual slow burning type which meant that I have been able to avoid all medication until now by following a strict low carb diet. This changed very suddenly a few weeks ago when almost overnight my blood sugar readings spiked and have never come back down. Anyway, long story cut short... I was put on ABASAGLAR insulin today and took my first ever shot tonight. Just 2 units a day for now because I’m slim and they think I may be highly Insulin sensitive. I did what I was told and injected at a 90° angle (I think) and held the needle in place for 10 seconds. When I removed the needle there was a big blob of blood and I have to say it really hurt! It bruised instantly and I have a nasty red puncture site! I also noticed that when I did the airshot I could tell really see anything coming out. Can some of you experts, please help me with some tips!? Am feeling a bit s*** Thanks a lot.
Thank you all so far and for making sure that some experts see my post! Do please help.
Sorry for the original typo. what I meant to say is that nothing came out during the air shot. I’m aware that 2 units is very little and am concerned how to be sure that you get it ‘in’! I was told not to pinch the skin.
2 hours later, my bs hasn’t gone down since dinner 4 hours ago... when should I expect to see any change following long acting insulin.?
Thanks for the tag @EllsKBellsAfter initially being diagnosed with Type 2, I was then diagnosed type 1 two years ago. I was told it was a very unusual slow burning type which meant that I have been able to avoid all medication until now by following a strict low carb diet. This changed very suddenly a few weeks ago when almost overnight my blood sugar readings spiked and have never come back down. Anyway, long story cut short... I was put on ABASAGLAR insulin today and took my first ever shot tonight. Just 2 units a day for now because I’m slim and they think I may be highly Insulin sensitive. I did what I was told and injected at a 90° angle (I think) and held the needle in place for 10 seconds. When I removed the needle there was a big blob of blood and I have to say it really hurt! It bruised instantly and I have a nasty red puncture site! I also noticed that when I did the airshot I could tell really see anything coming out. Can some of you experts, please help me with some tips!? Am feeling a bit s*** Thanks a lot.
After initially being diagnosed with Type 2, I was then diagnosed type 1 two years ago. I was told it was a very unusual slow burning type which meant that I have been able to avoid all medication until now by following a strict low carb diet. This changed very suddenly a few weeks ago when almost overnight my blood sugar readings spiked and have never come back down. Anyway, long story cut short... I was put on ABASAGLAR insulin today and took my first ever shot tonight. Just 2 units a day for now because I’m slim and they think I may be highly Insulin sensitive. I did what I was told and injected at a 90° angle (I think) and held the needle in place for 10 seconds. When I removed the needle there was a big blob of blood and I have to say it really hurt! It bruised instantly and I have a nasty red puncture site! I also noticed that when I did the airshot I could tell really see anything coming out. Can some of you experts, please help me with some tips!? Am feeling a bit s*** Thanks a lot.
Hi @Michelle6557 ,
I still remember my first self administered injection. & that was 41 years ago!
This vid has a bit of "waffle" but should refresh all the basics for you...
Good luck!
HI. For Basal, the outside thighs are a common site and what I use. You will find over time that your nerves become less sensitive when you inject. I have a blob of blood fairly often and just ignore it; you are injecting blind and will hit small blood vessels. I now try to feel for fleshy areas. Yes, 4mm needles are now the very popular so check that you have these. Some people bruise and others don't; I'm lucky and don't. Always do enough air-shots to see some insulin coming out. I find a new cartridge shoots a lot even when set to 1 unit and I normally only do a 1 unit air-shot with Levemir but other insulin makes may be different.
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