Hi All

[kcope]

Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Ken and just found this site though a Google search.

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about 2 years ago. I was put on Glyburide at that time. Recently I was hospitalized with Cellulous of the left leg and they added Actos as well.

Two days ago my Doctor called me in to see him. My A1c test came back 11.9, and I was put on Humalog 75/25 injections twice a day. My Doctor says that he will more than likely have to increase my injections but wanted to see how I did with this treatment.

My worst fear was realized, I was going to have to stick a needle in to myself. I know it probably sounds silly to you guys but I thought I could never do such a thing.

well two days and so far so good. That first injection was one of the hardest things I've had to do. But once I got though it I found out it wasn't so bad.

I'm sure I will have a lot of questions for you guys so please be patent with me. This looks like a great site full of good info.

[liz32]

welcome welcome! Come often and ask lots of questions! No question is too silly and the answers may surprise you. We're all on this wicked learning curve and we benifit from one another alot. See ya around :thumbsup:

[Belinda]

Welcome to the family...don't worry about the needles...you will become a professional and start requesting certain syringes for various shots or IV's :whistling

[jdstein11]

Welcome to the crew. Today's my 1 wk anniversary since I was dxd w/T1, and yesterday was my best day so far, with small (relatively, compared to the other days!) variances in my glucose. It's funny about the shots; you never think you can until you just do it. I'm using the NovoPen 3 for daytime shots and OptiClick for bedtime, and they're easy as can be. Other than a drip or two coming out of the needle after I'm done with the injection, I'm (unfortunately!) getting the hang of this, and so will you.

Regards,

Justin

[duck]

Ken, when I was diagnosed and had to give myself my first shot, I was in an Army hospital...A medic was training me how to administer my shots, and I say to this day this guy was the most patient man I have ever met. I must have put off and fumbled and delayed with that doggone needle for 45 minutes before I finally jabbed myself...

To think I did it thousands of times since is still weird to me.

They actually make needle-injecting devices--I recently found that out.

In any case, shots aren't the end of the world and you are not a failure of some kind for having to take them. If it makes your blood sugar control better, then do what you have to do.

BTW, welcome.

[Amanda_Jo22]

Welcome Ken! I'm glad you found us...our doors are always open :)

[kcope]

Thanks all for the kind words and encouragement. I can see that I have found a great bunch of friends.

Duck, thanks I loved the story about your first injection. Fortunate for me I got to fumble and stall around in the privacy of my own bedroom.

[jdstein11]

Yeah, the people here are VERY helpful. Duck, I've found the pens to be very easy and convenient so far. And last night, my endo told me that at some point, he'll show my how to use a hypo to deliver my injections. When I asked him why, he told me that "sometimes pens break", and I guess he saw the look on my face and gave me an extra day pen & night pen. See how a reaction can get you stuff? ;)

[duck]

Yeah, the people here are VERY helpful. Duck, I've found the pens to be very easy and convenient so far. And last night, my endo told me that at some point, he'll show my how to use a hypo to deliver my injections. When I asked him why, he told me that "sometimes pens break", and I guess he saw the look on my face and gave me an extra day pen & night pen. See how a reaction can get you stuff? ;)

:eek:

I've never had a pen break on me...Broke a vial of insulin once, but that's about it. The pen needles today are so much more comfortable than needles from even the mid-90's. Can you imagine the "dark ages" where you had a needle you had to boil and then cool before you gave a shot???

Thanks all for the kind words and encouragement. I can see that I have found a great bunch of friends.

Duck, thanks I loved the story about your first injection. Fortunate for me I got to fumble and stall around in the privacy of my own bedroom.

You had to do it all by yourself? WOW, I feel for ya.

[jdstein11]

OUCH! I know how isolated I sometimes feel (other than when I'm on this site) based on what I have to do to myself several times per day, but I can't imagine how I would cope if I had to deal with all that prep. Thank G*d for technology.

[gettingby]

:eek:
Can you imagine the "dark ages" where you had a needle you had to boil and then cool before you gave a shot???

I've seen one of those before. My husband's great-grandmother (or great-grandfather, can't remmeber which) had to use tem and we still have it put up somewhere. Very scary.

[Littlebit63_99]

Duck and Cin,

OMG!!!!! Do I feel old!!!! I remember my mother and father SERIOUSLY discussing buying one of those for us to use.

I also remember my first shot, Ken. I was six. It took about the same 45 minutes Duck went thru. I aimed, and aimed, and aimed, and aimed........well, you get the picture. lol

I didn't like the way my mother JABBED the darn thing in. lol I finally got it tho. I was soooooo proud!!!!!!! I think I strutted around for a week. lol

[camjen1]

Hi and welcome!

I am T1 and for the first 6 months after I found out I had diabetes someone else gave me a shot. I finally realized I needed to start doing it myself so I started on my arm. It took me FOREVER to move off my arm but my Endo made me start doing my stomach and thighs. Now I have been pumping for almost 4 years and its like second nature to me.

Good luck!!

[Andy_nut]

Hi there

I am unofficially t2 for 3 weeks (not been offically diagnosed as my Dr was chicken ;)), and have had no advice from my Drs. This place is a great place to learn about diabetes and realise most people here have ben through most things and there is always someone to help, if not help then offer some support.

I love this place, even if I hate the reason for being here.

Andy

[HeatherP]

Welcome Ken! I'm T1 for 14 years. My doctor gave me my first shot, but she made me watch so I would learn how to do it. After that, I had to do it myself. At first I thought I'd rather die but it turns out it's not all that bad and nowadays it's no bigger deal than brushing my teeth. Funny the things you can get used to.

Now, the first time I had to stick a needle into my cat, that was for sub-q fluids (kidney disease) and he did way better than me - afterwards I went into another room and cried for an hour. Turns out, I've found that injecting somebody else is actually WAY harder, beleive it or not!

This is a great place so join in and make some new friends!

Nice to meet you,
Heather

[Dewey]

Hi Ken,

Just wanted to welcome you here and hope you find many useful notes & posts here. Feel free to ask any questions at any time, as someone will be able to assist and/or point you in the right direction. Glad to have you here and look forward to your posts. :thumbsup: :)

[Jamie]

Hi Ken ...

Just wanted to welcome you. I'm also Type 2, but not on insulin. I can relate a little to your fear of injecting yourself. When I was about 8 years old (35 years ago - man I'm getting old), I developed a severe allergy to insect bites and had learn how to inject myself with a real needle (the ancient ones described above) in the leg. This was probably one of the scariest things I every had to do to myself. I only had to do this once in the docs office. I'm sure this fear will return if I ever have to inject myself with insulin; but the advice/stories from everyone here has eased this fear, and I sure you will find the same advice comforting.

[Dode]

Good morning everyone, Welcome to all the new comers. I loved your stories about the first shots. I just started on insulin after being diabetic for 12 years (t2). My endo showed me how to do it with what I thought was a pen device. It turns out it must have been a needle injecting device. Anyway I got the pen home and found out that it wasn't hard to do at all. Just took the bull by the horne sos to speak and it went well. It cretainly is amazing what we can and do do when we have to . Thanks for the smiles--We are not alone when we are on this site. :thumbsup: And thank you all for being a great lot of people who care about each other even though very few of us know each other face to face. A wonderful family away from family.

[jeggeman31]

Welcome to the forum Ken. Seems we don't live to far from each other. Anyway if you need anything feel free to PM me.