Not a bad day diabetes-wise, considering all the food and my GI issues.
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#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 21
There are no breaks from diabetes, even on holidays. Everything I’ll need to manage the beast while in Louisville fits in my Thompson case from Myabetic. Extra Insulin pens, meter, plenty of pen needles, alcohol swabs, chargers, oral meds, etc… all in one bag. Convenient, for sure.
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 20
It’s been a rough day.
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 19
I had someone ask me which pen needles I use and if I use a new one with each injection, so here are my answers.
First, I use the BD Ultra-Fine Mini pen needle. They work well for me and are what my insurance will cover.
Second, Yes, I use a new pen needle with each injection that I take. Between split lantus doses and humalog injections for each meal, I use at least 5 pen needles a day. They are designed for single use, and reuse can lead to problems, such as the needle weakening and breaking off under the skin, inaccuracies in dosing, infections, pain, etc…
I know there are unfortunate circumstances where folks are forced to resort to reusing their needles. Whether it be due to the cost, running out while away from home, insurance denials, lack of education on use, etc… whatever the case, if possible always use a new needle each time. And make sure to properly dispose of it in a sharps container.
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 18
Another day, another meal, another bolus. Wash, rinse, repeat.
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 17
An injection of Lantus insulin is part of my nightly ritual.
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 16
Happy Friday! Who’s wearing blue to support those living with diabetes?
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 15
I spend a lot of time on the road and therefore check my blood sugar in the car a lot.
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 14: World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day. Today we honor Dr. Frederick G. Banting, who was born November 14, 1891, and who is best known for having co-discovered insulin. Happy 127th Birthday, Dr. B.
#MakeDiabetesVisible Day 13
Life support. This is only part of the medications I take each day to manage my bundle of health issues. Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, GI issues, etc… I also take injections of Humalog and Lantus. The costs are high. Financially, physically, and mentally.
My Diabetic Heart 