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Fear of Needles
Started this discussion. Last reply by Maria R. Jul 20, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Good Morning Everyone! I have been a diabetic for 12 years (pumping for 11) and I still have a ridiculous fear of needles. It seems impossible and I have heard countless times "Don't you poke…Continue
help with fixing basals
Started this discussion. Last reply by Maria R. Jul 5, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like
Hi All, After receiving an A1c of 8.0, I recently tightened my diabetes control and now I have been going low everyday... and im sick of it!! I suspect my basals are the culprits because I usually go…Continue
Damage from diabetes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Maria R. Jan 11, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I understand that high blood sugar causes damage to nerves and blood vessels causing all sorts of complications, but I still haven't figured out why? What is it about having too much sugar in your…Continue
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christy replied to Maria R.'s discussion 'Fear of Needles'"I agree, ask them if they have a butterfly to draw your blood with, and I too have really bad veins, they are tiny and deep. I will tell the person straight up I'm a difficult stick and I will show them exactly where they can find the one good…"
Aimee replied to Maria R.'s discussion 'Fear of Needles'"I once spoke to a phlebotomist (sp?) about problems I have had with getting my blood drawn because sometimes they have difficulty finding a vein. She said that I should ask for a butterfly needle. They are much smaller and seem to always work the…"
Kathy replied to Maria R.'s discussion 'Fear of Needles'"It depends on what kind of needle. If somebody else is in charge of it, then I have a problem too. Two years ago I was in the hospital for 4 months for a long of the veins in my hand are sort of "used up". I had to go in again in April for…"
Brianna replied to Maria R.'s discussion 'Fear of Needles'"Hmm. I can't say I enjoy needles, but I got over the fear a long time ago. The best thing I can think of is to find something to distract yourself when you are getting the blood drawn....like singing a song as Jonah suggested, or mentally…"
"Once my parents stopped coming with me for blood draws, I started singing through the blood draws. Pick a good song. I sometimes sing one about diabetes, or other times something more religious."
"Its hard! I hate getting my blood drawn because my veins are very hard to find so it usually takes them 3 tries...by the second time i'm crying!...Also when I'm putting my infusion sets in I always tend to hesitate...which sucks because…"
"I've been T1 for 30 years - the past 6 months on the pump - but I agree with you. When I go to the lab, I can't even look at the needle they use and focus on a picture on the wall, all the time my teeth are grinding and my hands have a…"
Maria R. posted a discussionFear of Needles
Good Morning Everyone! I have been a diabetic for 12 years (pumping for 11) and I still have a ridiculous fear of needles. It seems impossible and I have heard countless times "Don't you poke yourself everyday, how are you still scared of needles??" I have gotten used to testing my blood sugar and changing my infusion site (although I do use numbing cream for site changes), but shots and blood tests are a different story. And as you all know, yearly blood tests are very important for us, but…See More
Maria R. replied to Maria R.'s discussion 'help with fixing basals'"Thanks, this was just what I needed!"
"Pumping insulin by Walsh suggests this is the best way to check and modify your basal rates:
Skip a meal and begin basal testing 4 hours (or however long your last bolus insulin to no longer be active) your BG should stay within +/- 30 mg/dl during…"
Maria R. posted a discussionhelp with fixing basals
Hi All, After receiving an A1c of 8.0, I recently tightened my diabetes control and now I have been going low everyday... and im sick of it!! I suspect my basals are the culprits because I usually go low after not eating for a long time. Embarrassingly enough, it been a while since I've fixed my basals and I'm feeling a little lost.I've been doing some reading and it seems that I must start the fast 4 hours before the beginning of the test, is this correct?When making changes to my basal rates,…See More
Linda G left a comment for Maria R."Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Maria....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?"
brokenpole left a comment for Maria R."Happy Birthday, Maria!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day"
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- At 7:19am on August 25, 2011, Linda G said…
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Maria....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 4:08am on August 25, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Maria. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:02am on August 25, 2011, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday, Maria!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day
- At 6:11pm on August 25, 2010, Linda G said…
- Hope you had the best of times on your Special Day Maria.....
- At 9:48am on August 25, 2010,
Doris D said…
- At 6:49am on December 6, 2009,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
- At 1:56pm on December 5, 2009, Doris D said…
- Welcome Maria!!!
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