AliceRachel10
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We've tried the fast action too and still can be painful.
But thank you
But thank you
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Feeling a little lost.
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TheClockworkDodo
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Hello AliceRachel, and welcome 🙂
Joining this forum is the best thing you could have done - loads of people here have gone through what you're going through, and some of them have had diabetes for decades and learnt to live perfectly normal lives with it.
It may feel like the end of the world now, but it's not, truly - in a few months' time you'll barely think about it.
Practically speaking, what brand of needles have you been given? Some people recently have been given cheaper brands which are not as good and several have had problems with them hurting. If that is the problem you should be able to get your diabetes team to switch you to a different brand. If you always find injections unusually painful (not just the insulin ones) it could also be you have a nickel allergy - I'd expect you to get other symptoms (like a rash) with that though.
Joining this forum is the best thing you could have done - loads of people here have gone through what you're going through, and some of them have had diabetes for decades and learnt to live perfectly normal lives with it.
It may feel like the end of the world now, but it's not, truly - in a few months' time you'll barely think about it.
Practically speaking, what brand of needles have you been given? Some people recently have been given cheaper brands which are not as good and several have had problems with them hurting. If that is the problem you should be able to get your diabetes team to switch you to a different brand. If you always find injections unusually painful (not just the insulin ones) it could also be you have a nickel allergy - I'd expect you to get other symptoms (like a rash) with that though.
Bloden
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Hi there, AliceRachel10, and welcome.🙂 Your initial post could've been written by me 9 years ago! I was 41 when I found out and it hit me like a shovel in the face (I'm prone to exaggerating🙄) so don't feel like you're the only one who's experienced the diabetes emotional roller coaster. As others have said, it DOES get better as you grow in knowledge and experience. And there's tons of brains to pick on this forum, so fire away with your questions. It's also a great place to rant 😱 and have a giggle.😛
As for injecting, ask about technique next time you see your DSN / endo. I'm not a big fan of 'jabbing' like Copepod. 😱 I prefer to pinch and insert...we're all different.
As for other people's intrusive comments, I've learned to nod n smile, nod n smile...they have no idea!
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As for injecting, ask about technique next time you see your DSN / endo. I'm not a big fan of 'jabbing' like Copepod. 😱 I prefer to pinch and insert...we're all different.
As for other people's intrusive comments, I've learned to nod n smile, nod n smile...they have no idea!
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SB2015
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Hi AliceRachel
Welcome and as others have said it is no surprise that you are finding it all a lot to take in. It is such a steep learning curve at the start and very overwhelming. So keep coming on here.
We do understand, as we know what it is like. It may not feel like it at the moment but it does get easier. The best analogy I heard was likening it to driving. When you start it seems very complex steering, changing gear, looking in the mirror, ... As time goes by this all becomes automatic. It will.
I echo the ideas about needles. I had used BD Microfine for ages with little problems (alternative ugh there are always the odd irritating bruise) My GP practice switched me to GlucoX which were a lot cheaper, but awful and hurt every time. Ask if you can try the BD you ones if you have not done so yet.
Keep in touch and ask any questions you want to, or just come and have a rant.
Welcome and as others have said it is no surprise that you are finding it all a lot to take in. It is such a steep learning curve at the start and very overwhelming. So keep coming on here.
We do understand, as we know what it is like. It may not feel like it at the moment but it does get easier. The best analogy I heard was likening it to driving. When you start it seems very complex steering, changing gear, looking in the mirror, ... As time goes by this all becomes automatic. It will.
I echo the ideas about needles. I had used BD Microfine for ages with little problems (alternative ugh there are always the odd irritating bruise) My GP practice switched me to GlucoX which were a lot cheaper, but awful and hurt every time. Ask if you can try the BD you ones if you have not done so yet.
Keep in touch and ask any questions you want to, or just come and have a rant.
Robin
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On the needle question, my nurse is always being sent samples of needles from various manufacturers, and has given me a few to try in the past. Worth asking, as it saves ordering a whole box on prescription and wasting them if they aren't suitable. I'm not a 'jabber' either, I tend to hold the needle against my skin, then 'breathe it in' ( if that makes sense) ie, I press gently as I exhale, and it slides in. Some bits of my skin are more sensitive than others, though, so if it feels like it's going to be painful as I start to press, I move to a different bit!
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