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Do you use a syringe or an insulin pen?Inhave to inject once a day and because I have muscular dystrophy this is becoming increasingly difficult as well as painful . Can anyone offer any toughts as to how to get insulin into my body other than pressing down on a syringe?
You may feel you don’t want to go down this route but it comes to many of us, can you speak to your GP about maybe district nurses coming to you to administer your insulin? Do you have a care package? I know carers cannot administer medication so that’s why I suggested a district nurseThank you all for your replies. To clarify mattes I use 4mm Lantus pens which are the only insulin I can use as a vegetarian. I have body wide pain in all my muscles and joints, and weakness in most of my muscles. This has especially affected my breathing as my right llug has ceased operation, and my left lung is mostly not working. I cannot open a packet of crisps as I am not strong enough, and to use the pen is a huge struggle as well as very painful. I am on very serious pain killers like morphine which keeps the pain to almost a bearable level if I do nothing, but something ike injecting myself is getting increasingly unpleasant and difficult.
I use a Lantus pen once a day. I get no help with household chores
The diabetic nurses have never seen me so I guess its a standard reply in this area.
Have you ever seen or met with an Occupational Therapist? When my Mum had various challenges they were incredibly helpful and supplied all sorts. They implied their remit was to help the individual remain independent as long as possible, living their best lives. Their breath of knowledge was excellent.Thank you for the details EllieM. I do see my physios for treatment for my muscle problems. They are looking into different options for me as well. But like with diabetes I am on my own with no medical support. I will be travelling to see them next week so I hope that they can find something that will help. I will check out the link you sent to me very soon. I do hope there is something there.
In response, I have asked about Libre or CGM and the short answer was no. No reason, no thought, no nothing. The diabetic nurses have never seen me so I guess it’s a standard reply in this area.
I think you need to prompt them and keep prompting them! You should not have to deal with your diagnosis by yourself with out support unless support is not what you are wanting - but I doubt that is the case. Hope you get sorted xI am looking after my diabetic care. The last time I asked for help I got a reply over two years later. I have a clinical background so its not too hard for me.