Sep 26, 2023 · Know that a fear of needles is relatively common. If you live with a fear of needles, syringes, and medical injections, it may be helpful to realize that you’re far from alone. As many as 2 in 3 children struggle with some level of either needle fear (anxiety about pain immediately prior to facing a needle) or trypanophobia (a fear of needles ...

Mar 17, 2017 · BTW, I do use the smallest 4mm 32G needles. I rarely re-use needles, because I bruise very easily and I suspect that the slightest bit of dullest could make the bruising worse, as well as increase the possibility of pain. I do use the more expensive BD needles, as I think they are a little more "refined" in their tips than some of the cheaper ones.

Nov 7, 2015 · So I don't usually classify myself as someone who fears needles in my 23 years of existence. I happen to laugh at those who strongly fear needles to the...

Nov 12, 2014 · Random topic: a fear of needles as a diabetic, or before being diagnosed. Something that came to mind when reading a thread on here about inhalable insulin and some comments saying it being for those who have a fear of needles. I never had a problem with needles before, and when I was diagnosed...

Dec 29, 2018 · Guest post by Elizabeth Pfeifer. Many people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes have learned to fear insulin therapy. Fear of shaming by doctors and friends, the pain of needles, and a belief that beginning to use insulin means a lifetime of progressive complications all factor into the equation. Let’s try to unpack and examine these issues so that an informed decision …

May 22, 2022 · Generalized anxiety can get worse and more specific over time, and patients with GAD are more likely to later develop a fear of needles or hypoglycemia. It is generally accepted that by becoming educated about diabetes and feeling as empowered as possible in their management strategies, patients can reduce their risk of diabetes-related anxiety.

Mar 17, 2017 · I know, realistically, that they aren't going to break. It's completely irrational, I know it's irrational, but just like how I'm scared of spiders despite knowing the majority won't hurt me, it's still a phobia. Thank you all for trying to help, I'll try to keep things updated on my progress...

Jun 17, 2010 · It would an emotional tearfilled half hour of hellish fighting. I was so scared the first time I injected myself I stabed myself three times and made a huge scratch down my leg. Back then my mom bribbed me with a bike to get me to inject myself. Today my fear of needles remains but I am the only person who injects myself.

May 21, 2024 · CDCESs can help you overcome a fear of needles and master injection techniques – some may even help you practice on a mock injection pad. Depending on your insulin dose timing, Milsted said you might even be able to give yourself an injection at an appointment with a diabetes educator.

Feb 11, 2007 · Maybe they fear needles. Maybe they fear hypos, which are the widely known side effect of using insulin.