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<blockquote data-quote="Sid Bonkers" data-source="post: 350252" data-attributes="member: 19121"><p>Hi foxyccc, try not to be too stressed about starting insulin, it could be just what you need, If you are started on a low dose of long acting insulin or a mixed insulin once a day there should be little chance of a hypo at least in the early stages until you get much lower levels, just be alert to the fact they can happen and keep a small bottle of lucozade or some glucose tablets close to hand just in case.</p><p></p><p>Getting tighter control of your bg levels will probably have a good effect on your energy levels as well as running high bg levels is linked to tiredness and lethargy :thumbup: </p><p></p><p>Good luck with your new regime.</p><p></p><p>Ps. I was on insulin for a year and was terrified of needles but I got used to it in no time at all and the needles are so small and thin it is relatively pain free, just a slight scratch if you hit a nerve. </p><p></p><p>To minimise the chance of lumps under the skin keep the needle in and count slowly to five before withdrawing it this ensures all the inslin is injected and then massage the area with your finger tips to help the insulin disperse evenly. Alternate injection sites too. I'm sure all this will be explained to you :thumbup:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sid Bonkers, post: 350252, member: 19121"] Hi foxyccc, try not to be too stressed about starting insulin, it could be just what you need, If you are started on a low dose of long acting insulin or a mixed insulin once a day there should be little chance of a hypo at least in the early stages until you get much lower levels, just be alert to the fact they can happen and keep a small bottle of lucozade or some glucose tablets close to hand just in case. Getting tighter control of your bg levels will probably have a good effect on your energy levels as well as running high bg levels is linked to tiredness and lethargy :thumbup: Good luck with your new regime. Ps. I was on insulin for a year and was terrified of needles but I got used to it in no time at all and the needles are so small and thin it is relatively pain free, just a slight scratch if you hit a nerve. To minimise the chance of lumps under the skin keep the needle in and count slowly to five before withdrawing it this ensures all the inslin is injected and then massage the area with your finger tips to help the insulin disperse evenly. Alternate injection sites too. I'm sure all this will be explained to you :thumbup: [/QUOTE]
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