vision loss/assistance with insulin shots

[dmom]

I am a new member searching for info on how to deal with vision loss and my mom's need for assistance with her shots. Any feedback is welcome. My mom and I live approx. 300 miles apart. Any recommendations are welcome and if anyone knows if she would qualify for any type of nursing or in-home care would be appreciated. I don't know much about her care, yet -- but I do recall her mentioning that she tried some type of insulin pin once and it did not work. Is this worth pursuing once again? Thanks.

[gotcarbs]

The Pen has worked well with me. It takes a little practice. Should be a nurse that can help with the shots when visiting the doctor. Good control can slow vision loss. A lifestyle change is the hardest part of dealing with this disease.

[genie86333]

I'm not sure how it would be handled now, since now most (many?) people don't take a standard amount of fast-acting at one time, but I know when I was young (until I was old enough to do it for her mysef) my mom (who was blind) had a visiting nurse come once a month (or maybe twice a month) & fill her syringes with the correct amount of insulin so all she had to do was grab one & inject.

I'd ask her doctor's office. I'm sure they have some idea of where she can get help.