getting over it all...

[lorilei]

Just realizing that i can test and shoot in public without any one noticing...isn't it nice to get over it all?

[mell1682]

It IS a very freeing moment!! I'm so happy you figured it out!! :)

[matingara]

cool! a huge step indeed. i think my biggest step was injecting through my clothes - but - i don't bleed much...

[AngelKitty]

Yes Lori it sure is liberating! I did a finger prick test while pushing the shopping trolley in the supermarket last week - had my hand half inside my shopping bag and no one noticed - and it felt great to not draw unwanted attention :)

[davef]

Good for you Lori.

I don't have to shoot in public but it took me a little while to test in public. Now I'll test anywhere :D

[morrisma]

Been a LONG time since I got over the test and inject in public thing. Then I got a pump and it's even less distracting to those around me.

I now get people (usually relatives) who see me test and want me to test them! I carry extra lancets just so I can.
Mike

[foxl]

Long before I was diabetic, I saw a young man inject in a restaurant. I thought it was so cool!

Seriously ... it was like a statement. I admired him for not being squeamish of others' reactions or embarrassed. More power to him and others like him. It's part of your life, why not?

[jenb]

Oh Lori - what a great day for you! I remeber that the first time I injected in a restaurant my hands were actually shaking. But it was soon clear that the customers were busy with their conversations and no one even noticed. Since then, the servers at restaurants I frequent even ask if I want them to wait for a few minutes after my injections to put my order in. They've really become part of my team!

Yay for you!
Jen

[jillrapp]

I'm so proud of you :) Makes me very happy to see this post, Lori :) YIPEE for you!! :)

[lorilei]

you all are the BEST..but in no way shape or form do i not mean to include that i did test and load inside my handbag and shot while others less around...and I must not tell a lie ...twas also b/c my feet were in big high heels and the bathroom was miles away..but yes...i walked on the air that "i could do this" last night..and am a bit amazed at how unobservant others are to the plights with which we struggle..holy egocentricism..

still a very happy girl overall..thanks to the knowledge and comfort i have gained here..sorry to sound cavalier earlier..

[Delphinus]

If I am in a food court, I have no shyness about doing my bolus since I would most likely have my gear on me, since in a mall...

If we drive somewhere, like to a Subway, or something, I just bolus in the car, cuz I know for a fact, I will eat what I bolus for. There is NEVER any doubt that I will eat everything I get. :D

I better get to bed... I talk alot.

Zzzzz....