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Giving up!

Injections in my stomach would hurt due to the lean and muscly stomach I've always had. My legs on few occasions I used them would be ok probably for about 80% of the time. Other times they bled or bruised-and sometimes hurt. Again due to the lack of fat and I guess having blood nearer to the skin.
My best place and ysed for the vast majority of my 65,000 + injections have been my bum cheeks.
Quick acting injections supposedly take longer to act if they are done in bum cheeks. However Ai have novorapid pumping through me now permanently in my cheeks and have no problems. Didn't have a problem with jabs either.
Bum is still gorgeous and unmarked and not lumpy...
 
Hi there Billy and welcome to the forum.

Diabetes is a chronic condition but there are literally hundreds out there that I am glad I don't have. Strange maybe but if I could have the choice to chose I think I would pick this one !

It doesn't stop me working, it doesn't stop me socialising. it doesn't stop me travelling, it doesn't stop me being there for my friends and my family and above all it doesn't stop me living and enjoying my self.

Granted the injections can be a pain in the rear but you will get there. You will discover the least sensitive areas for your self to inject and it really won't take you long Billy. Because your newly diagnosed it will take a few jabs that may hurt a little until you find the best areas for you.

Backside is best for me, plenty of flesh. Don't think about it either. Speed is key to painless injections for me. In, out and it's done !

Every single type 1 on this forum have been where you are right now and totally understand how your feeling so please take heart from that. You are definitely not alone !

There is so much to take in when first diagnosed but I try to look at things as simple as possible.

I watch what I eat and stay away from sugary foods, I keep active and I take my medication.

Granted there is a little more to it than just that but in laymans terms and keeping it as simple as possible that about it really !

We are with you and we will help you through this. All you have to do is stay close :)

Imagine this, that in forty years time you are still doing exactly the same things that you enjoy doing today. That's actually a reality you can look forward to :)

Forgot to say, 33 years Type 1 and still alive and kicking !
 
Hi. Are you using 4mm needles unles you have excess weight? I find certain areas of the stomach are less risky for pain than others; I've found this thru experience. I now do the rapid in the stomach and the Basal in the thigh but find I have to be careful where on the thigh I use.
 
kevinfitzgerald said:
Hi there Billy and welcome to the forum.

Diabetes is a chronic condition but there are literally hundreds out there that I am glad I don't have. Strange maybe but if I could have the choice to chose I think I would pick this one !

It doesn't stop me working, it doesn't stop me socialising. it doesn't stop me travelling, it doesn't stop me being there for my friends and my family and above all it doesn't stop me living and enjoying my self.

Granted the injections can be a pain in the rear but you will get there. You will discover the least sensitive areas for your self to inject and it really won't take you long Billy. Because your newly diagnosed it will take a few jabs that may hurt a little until you find the best areas for you.

Backside is best for me, plenty of flesh. Don't think about it either. Speed is key to painless injections for me. In, out and it's done !

Every single type 1 on this forum have been where you are right now and totally understand how your feeling so please take heart from that. You are definitely not alone !

There is so much to take in when first diagnosed but I try to look at things as simple as possible.

I watch what I eat and stay away from sugary foods, I keep active and I take my medication.

Granted there is a little more to it than just that but in laymans terms and keeping it as simple as possible that about it really !

We are with you and we will help you through this. All you have to do is stay close :)

Imagine this, that in forty years time you are still doing exactly the same things that you enjoy doing today. That's actually a reality you can look forward to :)

Forgot to say, 33 years Type 1 and still alive and kicking !
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Thank you! Like I say, not all of them hurt and the nurse did say some will :) it's great to talk to other people that understand :)
 
Hi, I'm not on insulin but I have administered injections, plus my mum injects. She found that a change in needles helped her. There are a few different techniques you could try, maybe ask the nurse to go through it with you again, it may be that it takes a bit of practice.
Things will get better.
 
Hi Billy, has anyone told you that you need to get a form filled in and signed by your GP so you can get free prescriptions for the next 5 years before having to renew it again?
 
Billy Scothern said:
Thank you! Like I say, not all of them hurt and the nurse did say some will :) it's great to talk to other people that understand :)
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Billy do you use Lantus for your long acting insulin? If so this can and does sting a bit at times it's due to the PH being different. Also make sure the insulin you are using is at room temp then it wont sting as much either.
 
Hi Billy. I know this sounds picky but where are you injecting? I was diagnosed last year and I know you can rotate the injection sites, but I was advised to use the stomach. If you pinch about an inch in the layer across your stomach ( in line with your belly button and inject into that, just put the tip of the needle onto the skin and rotate it gently, it goes in smoothly and doesn't hurt much - I have had the odd 'sore' one but not many. When I felt ill one night I decided I had to get my hubby familiar with the procedure - daughter knows how to do it but not always around. He did the blood test without a problem. When it came to the injection he held it like a dagger and stabbed it in - the most painful injection I've ever had, but in an emergency it's better than nothing! Hope you get on okay - just remember, if possible, get on with life and try to fit it around you (with minor alterations if necessary!) rather than diabetes controlling you. - I'm fortunate and am on a lower level if insulin and I'm determined to do this.
 
It must have been a shock to you. I have been diabetic since I was 18 I'm now 43. My dad lived to a ripe old age and was type 1 also, looking back on the family tree it is amazing how we have all lived longer and longer than our ancestors which is so encouraging. I do still have bad days but I have found the quotes on this site so helpful on these days. My partner does not and will never completely understand what it is like for me, how can they? My advice is to inform yourself and your partner as much as you can and never give up the fight! Us diabetics Are special you know!!
 
hi im the same billy I inject into my tummy my fast acting one is fine but my night one (levimar) hurts and on occasions have bleed, I have been diagnosed since 2011 im type2 insulin control and have been in the giving up phase many times just recently been there and cried many times and sat one nite for an hour before managing to inject, at times feel totaly alone as dont know anyone with diabetes to talk to about these feelings
 
ck18 said:
Hi Billy. I know this sounds picky but where are you injecting? I was diagnosed last year and I know you can rotate the injection sites, but I was advised to use the stomach. If you pinch about an inch in the layer across your stomach ( in line with your belly button and inject into that, just put the tip of the needle onto the skin and rotate it gently, it goes in smoothly and doesn't hurt much - I have had the odd 'sore' one but not many. When I felt ill one night I decided I had to get my hubby familiar with the procedure - daughter knows how to do it but not always around. He did the blood test without a problem. When it came to the injection he held it like a dagger and stabbed it in - the most painful injection I've ever had, but in an emergency it's better than nothing! Hope you get on okay - just remember, if possible, get on with life and try to fit it around you (with minor alterations if necessary!) rather than diabetes controlling you. - I'm fortunate and am on a lower level if insulin and I'm determined to do this.
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I am doing it were your describing, best place so far, most of the time it's painless but again I do have the odd one that hurts, still trying to get use to it. Public places for me right now are difficult, for when I am eating and things :) thank you for your advice :)
 
Genewish said:
It must have been a shock to you. I have been diabetic since I was 18 I'm now 43. My dad lived to a ripe old age and was type 1 also, looking back on the family tree it is amazing how we have all lived longer and longer than our ancestors which is so encouraging. I do still have bad days but I have found the quotes on this site so helpful on these days. My partner does not and will never completely understand what it is like for me, how can they? My advice is to inform yourself and your partner as much as you can and never give up the fight! Us diabetics Are special you know!!
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Haha special club my grind calls it haha, thank you for your kind words :)
 
Bewildered said:
Hi, I'm not on insulin but I have administered injections, plus my mum injects. She found that a change in needles helped her. There are a few different techniques you could try, maybe ask the nurse to go through it with you again, it may be that it takes a bit of practice.
Things will get better.
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Thank you :)
 
CarbsRok said:
Hi Billy, has anyone told you that you need to get a form filled in and signed by your GP so you can get free prescriptions for the next 5 years before having to renew it again?
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Yeah I am in the process of sorting that out :) thank you :)
 
Lazybones said:
Don't despair, we've all been there at some time, and yes you will get through this awful nightmare. This time next year you'll wonder what was all the worry over and then be able to take things as they come.
There is all so much to take in at this first stage, but you will get there, Take each day as it comes and learn a little more on how to control and you'll soon master your new diabetic condition. You aren't alone there are millions of us out there with diabetes.
Look on the good things and not the bad, your diabetes has been found out now and not at some time in the future where if left uncontrolled it would cause further complications.
Best of luck for the future - Please ask any questions that you might have here on this site if you need advice, we would all love to help and support you.
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THANK YOU! :)
 
jax14b said:
hi im the same billy I inject into my tummy my fast acting one is fine but my night one (levimar) hurts and on occasions have bleed, I have been diagnosed since 2011 im type2 insulin control and have been in the giving up phase many times just recently been there and cried many times and sat one nite for an hour before managing to inject, at times feel totaly alone as dont know anyone with diabetes to talk to about these feelings
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Hi Jax, Your post seems to have been totally overlooked. I can sympathise with you. I feel totally alone with this curse that is Diabtetes and no-one to talk to about it, but I have received an amazing amount of support from the forum members. They're a fantastic bunch that offer help and advice and there always seems to be someone around no matter what time of day it is.Rely on this forum, it can really make a difference and help you through the darkest moments.Take care.
 
June_C said:
Hi Jax, Your post seems to have been totally overlooked. I can sympathise with you. I feel totally alone with this curse that is Diabtetes and no-one to talk to about it, but I have received an amazing amount of support from the forum members. They're a fantastic bunch that offer help and advice and there always seems to be someone around no matter what time of day it is.Rely on this forum, it can really make a difference and help you through the darkest moments.Take care.
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thank you june x
 
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