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It is like being diagnosed again

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jalapino

jalapino

Chilli Man
Relationship to Diabetes
Type 2
Where do I start, feel like I have been diagnosed with diabetes all over again, spent an hour with my dn, and will be put on insulin on Tuesday on my next appointment, so much to take in, got given a folder 1 inch thick to read through about taking insulin, and given a pen which I will use to inject to get used to, I feel sorter numb as I did not expect this, I thought more tabs not this so quick, she said I would be taking it for life :(
so there you go....my head is all over the place right now. :(
 
jalapino said:
Where do I start, feel like I have been diagnosed with diabetes all over again, spent an hour with my dn, and will be put on insulin on Tuesday on my next appointment, so much to take in, got given a folder 1 inch thick to read through about taking insulin, and given a pen which I will use to inject to get used to, I feel sorter numb as I did not expect this, I thought more tabs not this so quick, she said I would be taking it for life :(
so there you go....my head is all over the place right now. :(
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Hiya,
one very good thing has come out of your apt........ YOU were listened to.
Insulin will give you the chance to control your diabetes and not the diabetes control you.
I personally think you are type 1 and not 2 so tablets are not an option. You haven't done anything wrong. So take a nice big deep breath and start again with a new routine. Take one day at a time and you will be fine.
 
Although it must feel like a big step, actually from your previous posts it did sound like insulin would be the best treatment for you. Try not to worry, it seems a lot to take in but you'll adapt very quickly and there are lots of us on here to advise you if you need it. I'm willing to bet you'll feel much more energetic and healthy once you have sufficient insulin in your body. 🙂
 
Sorry to hear this, it must be such a shock. You'll get the hang of it though and we are all here to help. Plus, you will feel so much better in no time 🙂
 
Pumper_Sue said:
Hiya,
one very good thing has come out of your apt........ YOU were listened to.
Insulin will give you the chance to control your diabetes and not the diabetes control you.
I personally think you are type 1 and not 2 so tablets are not an option. You haven't done anything wrong. So take a nice big deep breath and start again with a new routine. Take one day at a time and you will be fine.
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Thankyou sue....im shaking as I post this, I actually had to hold in the tears as I spoke to her, she looked at me and said are you ok and taking this all in ok...I sorter nodded..🙂
 
Firstly, here's a ((((hug)))).

Would it help if you thought of it in terms that it's not so much that the insulin is something new, (ie not some new heavy 'drug'), but rather that you're just now having to supplement what your body can produce? I promise you the pens are quick & easy to use & I bet before long it'll be almost a reflex. 🙂 I know it probably seems grim now & a shock, but think how much better you'll feel with good sugar levels. Take care xx
 
Redkite said:
Although it must feel like a big step, actually from your previous posts it did sound like insulin would be the best treatment for you. Try not to worry, it seems a lot to take in but you'll adapt very quickly and there are lots of us on here to advise you if you need it. I'm willing to bet you'll feel much more energetic and healthy once you have sufficient insulin in your body. 🙂
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Thankyou for your support 🙂
 
Hanmillmum said:
Sorry to hear this, it must be such a shock. You'll get the hang of it though and we are all here to help. Plus, you will feel so much better in no time 🙂
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It's nice to have the support from all of you for the next chapter in my life 🙂
 
Twitchy said:
Firstly, here's a ((((hug)))).

Would it help if you thought of it in terms that it's not so much that the insulin is something new, (ie not some new heavy 'drug'), but rather that you're just now having to supplement what your body can produce? I promise you the pens are quick & easy to use & I bet before long it'll be almost a reflex. 🙂 I know it probably seems grim now & a shock, but think how much better you'll feel with good sugar levels. Take care xx
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Many thanks twichy....it is a shock and will be nice to feel like me again...the funny thing is I bloody hate needles this is was my first fear!!! 🙂
 
As the others have said Ant, do try not to worry, and don't associate the tiny little things we use to inject insulin with the kind of needles you might think of for other things. To be perfectly honest with you, you have already been dealing admirably with something that is far more prone to the occasional 'ouch' when you prick your fingers for a blood test!

I also think you were misdiagnosed and that you have been a slow-onset Type 1. Did the nurse say what insulin you would be on, and whether you will be on one type or two? No worries if she didn't.

I'm really proud of the way you got through the appointment and came away with a treatment that will actually work for you in prospect. I think it is much harder for people who have been diagnosed Type 2 and who therefore often see insulin as a 'last resort' after all the possible pills have failed, than for people like me who got put straight onto insulin with no interim period. But jsut as I have been, you will be fine, and you will feel soooooo much better once you start getting those levels under proper control! 🙂
 
Hi Jalapino

I totally understand where you're coming from and how you feel. It is overwhelming, and will take a bit of adjustment, but there is a good support network here and everyone's behind you.

I remember when I got my insulin pens, I thought it was the end of the world. But I took one day at a time, found this site and it's been a great help to me.
 
Hi Ant, well done for your achievement: you have managed to get through the appointment AND you will have something that will make you better quite quickly. Keep us posted, we're all rooting for you!
 
Hi Jalapino, glad you pushed for an appointment, and the DN listened to you and took positive action to help you.

I don't know how one feels when given such news after the time you have been asking for help and now finally are getting it. At least you can now start at the beginning again and start getting your numbers under control.

There should be plenty of support on here from the experienced insulin users to get you through the starting of taking insulin process. Well done for your patience and persistence in getting yourself back on track rather than letting the diabetes take control.
 
Northerner said:
As the others have said Ant, do try not to worry, and don't associate the tiny little things we use to inject insulin with the kind of needles you might think of for other things. To be perfectly honest with you, you have already been dealing admirably with something that is far more prone to the occasional 'ouch' when you prick your fingers for a blood test!

I also think you were misdiagnosed and that you have been a slow-onset Type 1. Did the nurse say what insulin you would be on, and whether you will be on one type or two? No worries if she didn't.

I'm really proud of the way you got through the appointment and came away with a treatment that will actually work for you in prospect. I think it is much harder for people who have been diagnosed Type 2 and who therefore often see insulin as a 'last resort' after all the possible pills have failed, than for people like me who got put straight onto insulin with no interim period. But jsut as I have been, you will be fine, and you will feel soooooo much better once you start getting those levels under proper control! 🙂
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Thankyou alan.....I just got all teary 😱.....she has told me to write a food diary from now till Tuesday and then she will look at my high's and lows and will work out what insulin I need to be on...im just so wired at the mo so much going through my head....thankyou everyone for all your support and help up to this point 🙂
 
Hi Jalapino,

Well I have been on insulin for just over six weeks now and believe me it is not a problem. I will be most surprised if you even feel the injections as the pen needles are so fine. I am on Novomix30 and inject before breakfast and before my evening meal. You will soon get into a routing and wonder why you were so worried. I was started on a very low dose and have been steadily increasing the amount of insulin, it sometimes takes a while to find what the right dose for you is. However, I am sure you will find that after a few days you will not have any problems. It is easier than you think and I got to take a lot less pills.

Take care and don't worry.
 
ch1ps said:
Hi Jalapino

I totally understand where you're coming from and how you feel. It is overwhelming, and will take a bit of adjustment, but there is a good support network here and everyone's behind you.

I remember when I got my insulin pens, I thought it was the end of the world. But I took one day at a time, found this site and it's been a great help to me.
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Thankyou very much x
 
LeeLee said:
Hi Ant, well done for your achievement: you have managed to get through the appointment AND you will have something that will make you better quite quickly. Keep us posted, we're all rooting for you!
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Once again thankyou leelee for your support 🙂
 
pav said:
Hi Jalapino, glad you pushed for an appointment, and the DN listened to you and took positive action to help you.

I don't know how one feels when given such news after the time you have been asking for help and now finally are getting it. At least you can now start at the beginning again and start getting your numbers under control.

There should be plenty of support on here from the experienced insulin users to get you through the starting of taking insulin process. Well done for your patience and persistence in getting yourself back on track rather than letting the diabetes take control.
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Cheers pav you have maintained to be positive for me...thankyou 🙂
 
Highlander said:
Hi Jalapino,

Well I have been on insulin for just over six weeks now and believe me it is not a problem. I will be most surprised if you even feel the injections as the pen needles are so fine. I am on Novomix30 and inject before breakfast and before my evening meal. You will soon get into a routing and wonder why you were so worried. I was started on a very low dose and have been steadily increasing the amount of insulin, it sometimes takes a while to find what the right dose for you is. However, I am sure you will find that after a few days you will not have any problems. It is easier than you think and I got to take a lot less pills.

Take care and don't worry.
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Thankyou highlander, i do worry about hypos as everyone keeps having them but my dn says we will not let that happen.....hmmmm i think but just looking forward to having normal numbers........at last!
 
Hi jalapino,

I'll start with a hug because you really sound like you need one {{Ant}}.
So proud of you for pushing to get yourself sorted.

With regards to needles, I am not on insulin but do inject Victoza and I was scared before my first one - but believe me you really wont feel most injections -and will wonder what all the fuss was about.

I would have a good weep, a glass of wine and a good sleep and start reading through things tomorrow and ask away on here - there are so many people who can help you with insulin.

I really hope you start to feel a lot better soon 🙂
 
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