Arden's Day: Six Month's Worth of Used Needles

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They are test strips.

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Lynn,

Your comment was so touching that I quoted it in our latest emailing for the site. My best to you and your daughter! - Scott

[Ellybelly03]

@binarymom I've tried having the little disc attached and held in place with a bandage. I ended up with welts in a very neat circular pattern. My skin is very sensitive. I'm not just allergic to the tapes but soaps, make up, hair products, deodorant. I need natural replacements for all of these things. So not having a pump is just one of a long list of "issues" I deal with. Thank you for your input though. I'm glad your daughter is one of the lucky ones.

[binarymom]

@Ellybelly03 my daughter is supposedly allergic to all tapes even bandaids but she has a pump and the tape doesnt bother her and u dont have to use tape there are some things tht make the neddle stick thts just a spray

[koop1234321]

insulin pumps are better! better then needles... im 12 and have had type 1 diabetes for 2 years and i have been through brain cancer

[moviemakerpaulina]

Seeing this just made me break down. I got diagnosed w/Type I Feb 2008 at age 19. Worst day of my life, it isn't easy to be told your life is going to be shorter & full of suffering. It ruined my schooling, job & life disposition. Everyday is a struggle, some easier than others... people tell me I am strong & will adjust to this new "life style." No it isn't a "life style"! Like I would choose to live like this! I constantly wish I wasn't diabetic... but like this brave little girl. I am.

[Ellybelly03]

I completely understand how you feel. I have wished it all to end so many times but I just don't have the courage to follow through.

My psyc tells me I'm committing slow, conscious suicide by mismanaging my diabetes, but I'm just too tired to bother anymore.

[Ellybelly03]

And what about those like myself who can't use the pump? I'm allergic to the tapes & adhesive products which are needed to keep it in place.

I've had diabetes for 23 years & not a single one has been easy. The only thing that changed my life was my diagnosis for a life long hell.

My doc promised me a cure before my 21st birthday. Now, 12 yrs after that deadline, I've lost hope for my generation. I just prey that the cure comes in time to let younger sufferers live their lives to the full.

[braziliangyrtlak]

I have been diabetic for 16 years because I want. If I were brave enough to commit suicide, I would not be diabetic anymore; since I am a weak guy, I am still diabetic. Actually I am a masochist, I have hurt my body with a needle 8 times a day, 4 to measure the glucose and 4 to inject insulin. If I wanted to stop suffering, just stabbing my chest once would be enough.

[LoveeAndPeace]

I was diagnosed when I was 7 years old.

Now I'm 14...

Dealing with type 1 diabetes can be extremely tough.

It has its ups and downs, but as long as you stay in control you'll be fine. (:

and for the comment below from 33nick44,

Insulin is NOT a cure. Its life support.

hopefully we one day find a cure<3

[MicheleJ3260]

so 33nick44 do you even have a slightest clue about diabetes? your comment hurt...it really did. diabetes hurts and a pumps definetly will not ever be able to take the emotional pain away. if you dont have diabetes, know about diabetes, or have lived with or with a loved one who suffers from diabetes, do NOT speak about it. ignorance hurts a LOT more than you seem to think...get educated and think before you speak.