Voices of Diabetes

I was diagnosed in 2005 with diabetes and was not aware that I even had a problem until I almost passed out. I had all the symptoms but paid no attention to them. I did notice that I had several yeast infections back to back and I was extremely thirsty every day, 24-7.  One day I was so tired I could hardly move and had my husband take me to the hospital.  By the time I got there, my levels were at 666. I heard “diabetes” and immediately became afraid because I did not want to have to inject myself with needles.

The doctor had someone from the diabetes center in the hospital come in and show me how to properly inject myself. You are deathly afraid at first. What you have to do is tell yourself that if you don't take the insulin you will not be able to enjoy life or your loved ones.  Have one of your loved ones help you or maybe even inject you themselves. 

Eventually, though, you will ultimately have to do it on your own. It hurts sometimes and you have to use different areas. After the first few times, it gets easier and easier each time. There are insulins you can take that are in the form of a pen, and you don't even see the needle portion of it. That might be an option for you. We are all afraid to inject ourselves with a needle, but our lives depend on this. Explain this to the doctor also and maybe he has some suggestions as to what to do.

Lillie E, 46

Cleveland, OH

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