Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 2 Diabetes
How did you feel about switching onto injections?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Catsymoo" data-source="post: 325818" data-attributes="member: 45466"><p>I am a type 1, but my doctors thought I was a type 2 for a month or two because I wasn't, well.. dead. They thought my body was producing some insulin and got very confused as I am young and only a couple of lbs overweight. As soon as I heard the word injections, I cringed. Not because I hate needles, but the thought of just doing it constantly and I'd seen my aunt do it her whole life - wasn't nice.</p><p></p><p>After Metformin and diet didn't work for 2 months, I decided to bite the bullet and <strong>asked</strong> to go on insulin because I was sick of feeling like **** and sitting at levels of 13 - 25 constantly despite my efforts.</p><p></p><p>My nurse made me inject to practice - didn't feel a thing! I was SO happy it didn't hurt or wasn't annoying or anything. I have tiny 4mm needles though. Sometimes for me, it DOES sting and can be uncomfortable, but the alternative is worse, so you just push through it. Remember how scary the idea of pricking your finger everyday was? Now it's just routine like brushing your teeth, right? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Catsymoo, post: 325818, member: 45466"] I am a type 1, but my doctors thought I was a type 2 for a month or two because I wasn't, well.. dead. They thought my body was producing some insulin and got very confused as I am young and only a couple of lbs overweight. As soon as I heard the word injections, I cringed. Not because I hate needles, but the thought of just doing it constantly and I'd seen my aunt do it her whole life - wasn't nice. After Metformin and diet didn't work for 2 months, I decided to bite the bullet and [b]asked[/b] to go on insulin because I was sick of feeling like **** and sitting at levels of 13 - 25 constantly despite my efforts. My nurse made me inject to practice - didn't feel a thing! I was SO happy it didn't hurt or wasn't annoying or anything. I have tiny 4mm needles though. Sometimes for me, it DOES sting and can be uncomfortable, but the alternative is worse, so you just push through it. Remember how scary the idea of pricking your finger everyday was? Now it's just routine like brushing your teeth, right? :) [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 2 Diabetes
How did you feel about switching onto injections?
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…