needle phobia

[trebor1998]

hi there I have a needle phobia and am struggling injecting my insulin I am also on glicazide any one can help my consultants under study wanted me on a pump but not allowed as I am type 2

 

[phoenix]

Would a shielded needle help?
BD makes one (I think Novo does as well)
https://www.bd.com/uk/diabetes/page.aspx?cat=14153&id=63715

 

[MushyPeaBrain]

I have needle phobia and when I was injecting I used this http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetic-products/pens/penmate-novonordisk.html

Made a MASSIVE difference

 

[Daibell]

Hi. What sort of pen do you use and what is the needle size. Can I also ask about your diet and BMI? Very occasionally people find they can stop insulin and only have tablets if insulin resistance is lurking and they change their diet. I'm not suggesting you change your meds without HCP advice but do let us have more info

 

[jack412]

have a think about LCHF or newcastle and try to get any insulin resistance gone
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf it’s a long page and a video
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarb101/a/firstweek.htm

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbliving/a/Food-Cravings.htm because carbs don’t give up easy.

testing
http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045524.php
food count
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/

Newcastle diet aims in 8+ weeks to mimic or better the rate of ~80% remission, for surgery T2
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/magres/research/diabetes/
http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2010/mar/weight-loss-surgery-and-type-2-diabetes.html

http://diabeticmediterraneandiet.com/low-carb-mediterranean-diet/
http://www.lowcarbdietitian.com/blog/carbohydrate-restriction-an-option-for-diabetes-management

http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/blood_glucose_monitor_testing.htm
if you buy extra boxes of strips there is a discount code
5 packs 264086
10 packs 975833