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I did it! Gave myself my first insulin jab.

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ClaireG 06

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I went to the DN last night and had to inject 2 units infront of her. This morning though i had to do everything myself and managed to inject my 10 units with no problem :D
I've just had to pick up a few bits from Morrisons and managed to get a little Hello Kitty bag/pencil case that fits my meter, pen, BG diary, spare needles, a empty test pot for sharps and some glucose tabs and a small bag of oat cake snack things in :D The bag was also go into my handbag.
 
well done Claire :D - I'm not on insulin but can imagine how nervous you were - you will soon be a seasoned pro!
 
Hi Claire the first one is always the hardest I guess, I was shown how to inject in hospital and it took me at least 20 minutes to pluck up the courage to 'stick the needle in' I was such a wuss :lol: I thought the nurse who was advising me would have lost her patients with me but thankfully she was very calm and encouraging, seen it all before no doubt :roll:


Any way glad it all went well and you have repeated the operation today on your own
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Hiya claire, well done you! bet you feel proud ? you have been positive and even got yourself well organised with your 'kit' bag. Remember to always leave the insulin you are using out of the fridge n at room temp. or they can really sting when too cold. Anna.x :)
 
It's like bunjy jumping. The best thing to do is just switch your brain off, and do it.

Oh - and DON'T LOOK DOWN!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
Well done Claire :) You had to pluck up a lot of courage to do the first one but now it's a lot easier. I don't have to inject insulin but I remember I was a real baby about doing my first finger-prick test. Once again, when I had done it once it was OK for the second one. Now I'm quite happy doing it as I want to know what my BG is. I understand that the finger-prick hurts more than the injection.
 
Great stuff Claire! :D

Nigel
 
Well done,
for most people I'm sure the thought i of it is far worse than the reality.
 
Congrats Claire, the hardest hurdle is done!

My first jab I done it in front of my now wife and the DN, stabbed myself so quickly you should have seen them pair flinching lol.
 
Awww thank you everyone :D It's helped so much being able to come here and ask questions and get support from everyone :D
Patch i'd rather do 10000 insulin jabs than a bunjee jump :lol: :lol:
 
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