sick of diabetes

[GlitterSparkles]

i hate diabetes and i want it to go away and i really want a cure to stop the pain

 

[Guzzler]

Sorry you're having a bad time, lass. Loadsa hugs.

 

[Juicyj]

Big hug @GlitterSparkles - what's getting you down ?

A cure would be amazing, but who know's if it will happen soon or not in our lifetime, it's a bit of a fantasy as far as I am concerned, there are things that can help you cope better with it, but tell us more about why you're feeling this way and what's getting you down first and let's see if we can rally you some support and get you feeling a bit better first x

 

[dancer]

Sorry you're having a bad time. We all get sick of diabetes from time to time but just have to get on with it.

What kind of pain are you talking about? . . . Diabetic complications, painful injections, finger-pricking or sick of diabetes pain?

 

[JoKalsbeek]

i hate diabetes and i want it to go away and i really want a cure to stop the pain

I'm so sorry you're feeling this way.... And I wish I could make it better, make everything the way it was before you got sick. I do have a hug for you if you want it though. *HUG*

Be strong. (Being strong also means asking for help and support when you need it). You'll be okay. Honest.

 

[LooperCat]

 

[Dixon1995]

Hello @GlitterSparkles, Sorry you're having a hard time at it. Is there any anything you need from us to help? What is getting you down the most. Take comfort in the fact we all suffer together and we are hear for you and each other

 

[GlitterSparkles]

tahnk you eberyone your all soooo kind and i mean the pain of the needles and blood tests and all that stuff thanks agai n for the support

 

[Dixon1995]

tahnk you eberyone your all soooo kind and i mean the pain of the needles and blood tests and all that stuff thanks agai n for the support

What size needles are you on in (mm) and how do you usually inject your medicine? What angle? How quick to you press the plunger?

Try slapping or pinching the area before injecting to see if it takes the sting off

 

[Jaylee]

Hi @GlitterSparkles ,

How are you getting on with the "Tickle flex" gadget your dad got you, to help with injecting?

 

[Juicyj]

tahnk you eberyone your all soooo kind and i mean the pain of the needles and blood tests and all that stuff thanks agai n for the support

Try humming your favourite tune when either doing an injection or blood test, it's about using a distraction technique when doing something you really dislike doing.

 

[Providence 62]

I wiggle my toes when I inject. So far so good.

 

[mike@work]

i hate diabetes and i want it to go away and i really want a cure to stop the pain

Sorry to hear you have a bad time. I send you a big, big hug from Finland, maybe that will cheer you up a bit...

 

[Flora123]

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That helped me too! Xx

 

[SamJB]

I’m with you, I hate having it too. It’s the hour-by-hour, day-by-day management that I hate. Although, technology is around the corner that will pump insulin into you based in what a continuous glucose meter says. That for me is as good as a cure and us probably a year or two away.

 

[TheFloppyOne]

I’m with you, I hate having it too. It’s the hour-by-hour, day-by-day management that I hate. Although, technology is around the corner that will pump insulin into you based in what a continuous glucose meter says. That for me is as good as a cure and us probably a year or two away.

Your right about that. With the introduction of NFC chip (flash) devices the next step will be more integration of machine & humankind. The Internet of Things will enable constant monitoring of users BG, heart rate, blood pressure etc.

As a programmer this is something I'd really like to get into. Have to keep an eye out on projects on GitHub of begin writing some algorithms which could form the base of the AI brain.

I plan on taking Biology at the Open University as my next 2 modules along with my previous 2 Computing modules. Be good to move into Bio-Tech.

Need to provide hope for future generations. Open Source Automated AI Insulin Management Program anyone? Think it would be a good idea?

 

[JohnEGreen]

"I plan on taking Biology at the Open University as my next 2 modules along with my previous 2 Computing modules. Be good to move into Bio-Tech."

That was my plan in doing a BSc Podiatric medicine and a BSc Computer systems and networking didn't quite work out though unfortunately.

 

[LooperCat]

Your right about that. With the introduction of NFC chip (flash) devices the next step will be more integration of machine & humankind. The Internet of Things will enable constant monitoring of users BG, heart rate, blood pressure etc.

As a programmer this is something I'd really like to get into. Have to keep an eye out on projects on GitHub of begin writing some algorithms which could form the base of the AI brain.

I plan on taking Biology at the Open University as my next 2 modules along with my previous 2 Computing modules. Be good to move into Bio-Tech.

Need to provide hope for future generations. Open Source Automated AI Insulin Management Program anyone? Think it would be a good idea?

Fantastic! I did Applied Biology back in the early 90s, and one of my modules was AI (in its very early incarnations) - one of my projects was featured on Tomorrow’s World (a BBC science programme). I’m fascinated by the whole biohacking thing, with my pump, glucose sensor, Bluetooth transmitter all connected to my phone, I’m already part cyborg...

 

[db89]

I’m fascinated by the whole biohacking thing, with my pump, glucose sensor, Bluetooth transmitter all connected to my phone, I’m already part cyborg...

Whilst it's a very promising time to be living in with all these improvements it concerns me how little redundancy there is for the one device they all connect to. It's not like you can take another out of a box and be up and running in moments in case of failure.

 

[LooperCat]

Whilst it's a very promising time to be living in with all these improvements it concerns me how little redundancy there is for the one device they all connect to. It's not like you can take another out of a box and be up and running in moments in case of failure.

You say that... I had a pump failure on the weekend while out shopping, and was up and running again within five minutes. I carry both a phone and my Libre scanner, so always have a backup if one fails; and the Bluetooth transmitter can be quickly paired with another device if one fails. The only issue I’d have would be if my pump control unit fails or is lost, but they will get another to you within six hours. But I always carry an old school meter and syringe, just in case.