I have just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I am scared of needles.?

Question

I am unable to monitor my blood myself with a glucometer because of this anxiety. Does anyone have any ways they have gotten over this problem?

Answer 1

Needles as in injecting insulin?.... or just pricking a finger for a little blood sample? Poking yourself is not that big of a deal if you consider what could happen if you don't keep things under control. Speaking of which, you may not have to inject insulin if you learn what I've learned. Visit my diabetes info page and see what you think:
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Answer 2

I found since I started that some prickers are nicer then others. The OB one was not so good because the settings are so far apart from each other and so was the one touch. I don't like the Accucheck meter as much because it needs a lot of blood but I like the pricker best because it has the most settings and so now I use the accucheck pricker and the one touch meter which needs the least blood so the setting is less to deal with. I am not sure about where you are but here when you buy the strips the meter and poker is free so you can try several over time. I poke on the side but in the fat part of the finger and have two fingers that are best so I change to the other when one looks scared.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

There are meters out that will test blood drawn from your forearm. And get an adjustble pricker.

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Cinnamon
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Gymnema Sylvestre
Nopal cactus
American Ginseng
Fenugreek
Chromium picolinate

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Answer 5

I have had diabetes 35 yrs i got when i was ten , the best answer i can give you is if you want to stay healthy you will not only want to give your shots you will want to test your sugar. I would take forever to take my shots i was so afraid, i went to a camp for diabetics where i was again forced. As far as using a glucometer i was lucky i didn't have a problem. they do have devices to help with injections, i am now on the insulin pump.
I know it isn't easy but you are not alone Good luck

Answer 6

I was diagnosed 2 yrs ago and JUST began to test my blood because I too was scared to use the needles. Try it these ways:

on the side of your finger closest to your nail....prick yourself there

push your finger against a hard surface...palm down

set your meter to 2 or 3

rub your hands together to warm them up...makes the blood flow to your fingers

do it while the TV is on so you will not hear the little click on your tester machine

Answer 7

You will eventually get over your fear, don't worry! You just have to experiment with which fingers hurt less when you prick them (for me it's my pinky), and what pricking device setting works best for you too. Also, companies make lancets which have slim needles at the top to minimize discomfort. The best one I can think of is made by BD. It is blue and tube shaped.

So, just see which fingers work best for you, but I strongly recommend finding a pricking device with different pressure settings to minimize pain, but add enough pressure to get enough blood when needed.

Good luck :o)

(Type 1- 17 years)

Answer 8

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Answer 9

It takes practice and you will get better at it.

You need to monitor your sugars to find the best treatment for you.
Think of it as one second of your life for a tiny little prick.Make sure you use the sides of your fingers since there are less nerve endings and more blood.
I wish I could be there to do it for you but you need to do this.
You can do it!
Good luck.

Answer 10

With your monitor and pricking devise, try to start at the lowest level of depth (for my One Touch the prick is set to 1, lowest). With it being as low as possible, it would not affect that bad if you even feel it. Also, try to use different fingers. If you use one finger, it will become callused and will be harder to prick and increasing the depth of the prick needed. There are other devises out there that test levels without pricking, but they are not anywhere near as accurate. Just think of your health down the road, you want to be as healthy as possible, needing medical things as little as possible. Hope this is of help