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Starting insulin shots tomorrow.

brookiedawnbrookiedawn
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I went back to the dr. yesterday and my fasting numbers are too high.  So, I get to start shooting myself up.  Yippee.  I'm not especially looking forward to going back to the dr today for a lesson on how to insert a needle into my own body (yuck!), but DH has already informed me that he'd give me the shots at home if I couldn't stomach it.  Which I can't.  Thanks DH.  :)

Boo for insulin, but yea for maybe getting all of my sugars under control.

Oh, and thanks to you ladies, because no matter what I post, y'all remain positive.  You're amazing people!

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Re: Starting insulin shots tomorrow.

  • DebsPSUbrideDebsPSUbride
    My DH gives me my shot at night.  It's not that bad, just make sure to find the fattiest spot and its quick.  Good luck!
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  • daintiedaintie

    I have to admit, I was freaked out by the idea of giving myself a shot as well.  It really isn't that bad and doesn't hurt (although will be glad when I don't have to do it any longer).  I seem to bruise easily so I have these faint bruises where I inject.

     

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  • BrewtowngrlBrewtowngrl member
    It isn't too bad.  It is really nice to eat a little closer to the allotted carb limits. 
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  • Jes6JJes6J
    What were your fasting numbers? I have only been doing the glusose tests for the last 4 days and My fasting numbers have ben in a range of 84-93, it is below the 100 they want, but will they still consider this too high?
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  • brookiedawnbrookiedawn

    imageJes6J:
    What were your fasting numbers? I have only been doing the glusose tests for the last 4 days and My fasting numbers have ben in a range of 84-93, it is below the 100 they want, but will they still consider this too high?

    My fasting numbers are always between 110-115, which is too high.  My OB would prefer that they be under 95.

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  • Jes6JJes6J

    95 is a low number, my doctor has me on below 100 for fasting and below 135 1 hour after meals. Most of mine are in the low to mid 80s but I have had two 93s.

    The fasting number is hard since you have no control over it unlike the meal numbers.

    I find this so frustrating because it's like a game, trying to figure out what you can and can't have. I try following their guidlines and meal plan and my numbers spike above what they want, but if I eat what I want to (not as much as they say) then my numbers are fine.

    Hope the insulin goes well and it's not too painful! I hear it's not. Proably just one more pain thing to remember to have to do.

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