No matter if you are a type 1, type 2 Diabetic, or if you have Gestational Diabetes, Insulin is the miracle cure. Sure there are many different types of pills that you can take to manage your Diabetes, but none matter if there is no Insulin present.
I often talk with people that have been told that they should be using Insulin as part of their Diabetes management program. Often they are quite concerned about their need for Insulin. Whether it is out of concern that they now need to inject themselves or that they are suddenly feeling that their Diabetes is not in control we often feel emotional about the need to use Insulin.
I was no different when this happened to me. One difference I had was that my sugar at the time was 4 times normal. My Dr. had me start treatment with Insulin, so I knew what it was like in the beginning. I think I was more relieved than depressed when I started taking Insulin at the time. This is because I was feeling so bad. The Insulin did the trick and within a week my sugar readings were normal again. I was weened off of Insulin after about 4 months.
This was followed by 3 years of Diabetes Management focusing on diet and exercise. Then my body began requiring a little help. I began taking Metformin. In the 15 years as a Diabetic I've found that about every 3-4 years my body needs a change in treatment. Last year when this happened I decided to begin taking Insulin again. It was not a difficult decision for me at the time because I used Insulin for 3 years in the past. This time it's easier. The delivery system for me is a pen which is convenient and easy to care for.
I still considered what the impact would be in going back on Insulin, however it is quite small. If you are considering Insulin or are asked by your Dr. to consider it be open minded. Give it a try. It's not like taking pills, but it may not be as big of an issue for you as you may think.
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