Insulin is a powerful, effective tool for controlling glucose but most people don't want to take it. One of the main fears people have about starting insulin in having to inject it. It seems so painful but it really doesn't hurt much at all. The pen needle or syringe is very small in diameter and not even very long, which makes it slide in easily. It's nothing like a syringe used for vaccinations. For fun, when I taught new groups of people about diabetes self management, I used to stick myself in the abdomen with a syringe. It got people's attention; and many thought I was crazy. … [Read more...]
Should you be taking that medication?
One of the most common statements I have heard over my years is "I don't want to take medications" or " I want to come off some of this medication". I understand that. Medication is often expensive, it's another thing to do everyday, it may be a reminder that something is wrong with you, and you may even have side effects from it. Some people think they are "worse off" or have "bad diabetes" if they take medicine for their diabetes. I have seen people put off going on medicine for way too long which is a big problem. The way I see it "bad diabetes" is diabetes that is not controlled. … [Read more...]
