A suggestion for those who may find the injection process a little daunting...

[littlevoice359]

After a few instances, in my first year dealing with T1D, where my blood sugar did not behave as I expected following a meal, I started looking for a way to easily record my insulin injections, primarily so that at least I would not have to doubt myself as to what I did and when. I was also concerned about over-using the same injection sites, leading to complications over time.

To assuage these two concerns I made myself a template showing injection sites. I include a printed copy in my diary and mark off each location as I use it. Then I take a photo on my phone just before injecting. This gives me something to refer back to later, if necessary. I delete those screenshots subsequently, usually the following day.

Anyway, I’m just putting this out there as a suggestion of something that might be useful to those newly diagnosed with T1D who may be finding the injection regime a little daunting, as I did. This is part of my process now and I do it purely out of habit. I realise it’s probably overkill, but, as the saying goes, overkill is under-rated

See attached PDF.

 

[Cherrelle DUK]

Hi littlevoice359, thanks for sharing this with the community!

Looks like a simple but effective way of keeping track of things which I'm sure others will find useful.

 

[Benny G]

The map looks like a good idea; logical rationing of sites could make a difference to my overused carcass. The whole area around my belly button is out of bounds due to lumps and bumps.

Shots, meals, and carbs are usually recorded in Libreview on my phone. And I often photograph interesting/unusual meals.