I have to take a total of 5 shots daily to keep my blood sugar in a normal range. It is getting tiresome having to do all the monitoring so I can get the right doses.
I shoot 4 times a day and it gets tired of me doing it but remember that you need insulin to stay alive if you have type 1 diabetes. I keep reminding me of that often.
type 1 dx: 11/30/07
A1C May 2012: 6.6 %
Mrs. Angelic Queen of America 2011-12
Have you considered getting a pump?
Also, instead of intensive insulin therapy you could try to just shoot up twice a day and eat low carb meals. Talk to your doctor about ways to take a break occasionally so you don't have to do so many shots.
T1 since 1977 Minimed pump since 2002
it's definetely hard!!!;( i take 5 shots a day too. and of course the night (lantus) hurts more!!!! i hope i can get a pump soon, but they're so expensive. Plus, it is kind of scary to have a needle in you 24/7..:(
There is not a needle in you 24/7 its a small flexable tube. Im in the same boat you are and I hope to go on the pump very soon but I have to pay cash for it so It will be awhile :/
yeah, me too!!!!! not for cash..but it'll be a while!
if you guys have any info about the pump and what it's like...i would love to know!!!!! please share!
diagnosed~ March 23, 2011.
Well my mom just came through with the money and ill be getting one next week ill let you know what happens and how i liek it. Is that cool?
yep!! just message me on here or something! and that's awesome...you're lucky!