Hi iam scared not taken my diabetes seriously enough

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Hi I am on here because for 18 months now I haven't taken my diabetes seriously taken tablets eaten food I shouldn't I have had a terrible time my husband died last year he had skin cancer was told there was nothing they could do said he would live for aprox 8 months he lasted 5 months I just wasn't bothered about me I don't drink don't smoke so I get my comfort from food I am sorry to be on such a downer on here but I know I need help I want help my body aches from my feet to my head but I am now needing to sort my self out I want aqua aerobics yesterday and was due to start on insulin was shown how to inject in belly then was given prescription got pen , needles, yellow bins and not one instruction didn't realise insulin was in pen worked out to screw needle on end then turn to 10 units but to scared to it in case wrong seems only way to do it and not sure when best to do morning or evening can someone help please thank you Elaine

Totally understandable that following your loss it has been difficult to take diabetes seriously. I have been a Type 2 for a long time but I didn't really take it seriously until I had an episode with my eyesight in December. This forum is a great place for support and finding new information so you are in the right place. Looks like you want to make a change which is always the hardest step. All the best.

 

[Elainehg]

This will be a great step in the right direction @Elainehg
As you say your doctors was closed today.

Been to the chemist gave me a leaflet that should have been in box with pen so I have now taken sorry injected my first insulin didn't hurt was more nervous just putting in my belly but I am sure I will get use to it and hopefully start to feel better thanks

 

[Elainehg]

Totally understandable that following your loss it has been difficult to take diabetes seriously. I have been a Type 2 for a long time but I didn't really take it seriously until I had an episode with my eyesight in December. This forum is a great place for support and finding new information so you are in the right place. Looks like you want to make a change which is always the hardest step. All the best.

Thank you

 

[anna29]

Been to the chemist gave me a leaflet that should have been in box with pen so I have now taken sorry injected my first insulin didn't hurt was more nervous just putting in my belly but I am sure I will get use to it and hopefully start to feel better thanks

Yep - the more shots we do
The easier they get

Understandable to be nervous today .
You will feel a great difference in your body pain you mention of .
Once the insulin kicks in - feeling so much better .

 

[noblehead]

Been to the chemist gave me a leaflet that should have been in box with pen so I have now taken sorry injected my first insulin didn't hurt was more nervous just putting in my belly but I am sure I will get use to it and hopefully start to feel better thanks

You will get use to it as Anna has said, just be sure to use a new needle every-time and rotate your injection sites, this will limit any pain and discomfort. Well done for getting the first injection out of the way.