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I was diagnosed with diabetes in the August of 2009 and since then I have made great progress. For example, when I was first diagnosed I had a massive fear of needles and would close my eyes at the sight of them - but the day I did my first injection on my own, I saw that it really wasn't that big of a deal, as it didn't sting at all. Also, I wanted to be able to look after myself, without anyone by my side - so a few months after doing my first injection I went on an adventure holiday all by myself.
Not everything about diabetes is bad, you may not believe me but there are some positives. If your blood sugar is low before bed you can have a snack - you could have toast, a cereal bar, crisps, a piece of fruit and if it is very low you can have a small can of cola or some sugar tablets.
I'm sorry to say, but there are some downsides to having diabetes - when your blood-sugar is high you feel very bad, you will have a very bad headache and you may even be sick depending on how high it is. If your blood sugar goes too low and you don't treat it with a can of cola or sugar tables you can faint/collapse and you won't wake up until somebody gives you a a special injection or rubs a sugary gel in your mouth.
If you have diabetes don't get worried or anxious because if you give the right amount of insulin and keep your blood sugar at a good level the majority of the time, you shouldn't run in to any major problems. However, if your blood sugar is continuously over 10 you could be putting you life at risk. Also, eat healthily, as a bad diet is not good for a diabetic.

Thursday, 28 April 2011

Dear Diabetic Diary

If you have type 1 diabetes, like me, you'll know that you have to inject youself with insulin. But I haven't told you how to properly prepare an injection pen - so here is my guide;
  1. Put an insulin cartridge inside the injection pen.
  2. Attach a needle to it, making sure that it is dead straight - or it will hurt.
  3. Then dial 2 units and squirt it out as an air shot.
  4. After that, dail up as many units as you need and inject yourself.
  5. When you have done that, take off the needle and put it in a suitable sharps bin.
  6. Put your pen away.
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