Tips for Overcoming a Fear of Needles When You Have Diabetes
Sep 26, 2023 · Know that a fear of needles is relatively common. If you live with a fear of needles, syringes, and medical injections, it may be helpful to realize that you’re far from alone. As many as 2 in 3 children struggle with some level of either needle fear (anxiety about pain immediately prior to facing a needle) or trypanophobia (a fear of needles ...
Fear of Needles Starting | Diabetes Daily Forums
Nov 3, 2015 · So I don't usually classify myself as someone who fears needles in my 23 years of existence. I happen to laugh at those who strongly fear needles to the...
Fear of needles won't go away | Diabetes Daily Forums
Mar 17, 2017 · BTW, I do use the smallest 4mm 32G needles. I rarely re-use needles, because I bruise very easily and I suspect that the slightest bit of dullest could make the bruising worse, as well as increase the possibility of pain. I do use the more expensive BD needles, as I think they are a little more "refined" in their tips than some of the cheaper ones.
Should You Be Afraid of Insulin? - Diabetes Daily
It’s an all-too-common fear for people with diabetes. There is the completely natural fear of needles, but depending on the messages they’ve received from their care providers along with the experiences with insulin from other people in their family or circle, they can feel like insulin is the last resort or that they’ve failed on everything else.
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Mar 17, 2017 · I know, realistically, that they aren't going to break. It's completely irrational, I know it's irrational, but just like how I'm scared of spiders despite knowing the majority won't hurt me, it's still a phobia. Thank you all for trying to help, I'll try to keep things updated on my progress...
5 Steps for Easier Insulin Injections – Diabetes Daily
May 21, 2024 · CDCESs can help you overcome a fear of needles and master injection techniques – some may even help you practice on a mock injection pad. Depending on your insulin dose timing, Milsted said you might even be able to give yourself an injection at an appointment with a diabetes educator.
How to View Insulin Positively With Type 2 Diabetes
Dec 29, 2018 · Guest post by Elizabeth Pfeifer. Many people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes have learned to fear insulin therapy. Fear of shaming by doctors and friends, the pain of needles, and a belief that beginning to use insulin means a lifetime of progressive complications all factor into the equation. Let’s try to unpack and examine these issues so that an informed decision …
Non-Invasive. Non-Continuous Meter? | Diabetes Daily Forums
Jan 13, 2024 · Sometimes the trouble has to do with fear of needles, sometimes it's about not being able to get enough blood from the finger, sometimes it's about forgetting when it's time to test -- for starters. There are videos on You Tube that show how to use a meter -- don't know if that's an issue for you.
scared to inject myself | Diabetes Daily Forums
Jun 17, 2010 · It would an emotional tearfilled half hour of hellish fighting. I was so scared the first time I injected myself I stabed myself three times and made a huge scratch down my leg. Back then my mom bribbed me with a bike to get me to inject myself. Today my fear of needles remains but I am the only person who injects myself.
Diabetes and Anxiety: What You Need to Know
May 22, 2022 · Generalized anxiety can get worse and more specific over time, and patients with GAD are more likely to later develop a fear of needles or hypoglycemia. It is generally accepted that by becoming educated about diabetes and feeling as empowered as possible in their management strategies, patients can reduce their risk of diabetes-related anxiety.