Insulin Injection

[noisynose]

I am type 2 Diabetic

My GP has decided that the tablet medication is not proving satisfactory

So later in the week I will be on insulin injections (one a day)

I cannot say that I am welcoming this!

Has anyone experience or suggestions about this?

Thanks 👍 Gordon 

[calmck]

Your surgery will probably have a diabetes nurse who will guide you through the process. The needle used is very small and just goes under the skin. The abdominal area is the easiest place to self inject. If you are needle phobic you could ask about patches but you might be too early in treatment for this. 

[barry1010]

Try not to worry about it Gordon, it will probably be a pen style that  looks like a writing pen, very easy to use with a tiny needle.

Whatever sort you are given they will make sure you know how and when to use it

[THECORBYLOON]

If the jag is by a pen, this should help.

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[Buenchico]

I had to self-inject (into my abdomen) for several days after each of ten sessions of chemotherapy.  I wasn't exactly looking forward to it either but I'm posting to assure you that it's actually incredibly easy to do and very easy to get used to.

[Maydup]

As others have mentioned, it really is quite straightforward and easy to get used to. The injection is nothing like an injection you will have had at the doctors. Instead you'll have a box of pens, depending on your dose each one lasts a week or two, loaded with insulin. You pop a plastic attachment on the end which contains a tiny needle and with a small push against the skin,  a bit like clicking a ball point pen, its all done.