Diabetes and Needles - You Don't Have to Fear Them

If you have diabetes you may be hesitant to test your blood sugars or start insulin because you are afraid of needles. I am here to tell you that you don't have to be afraid. While testing your blood sugar and giving injections maybe a nuisance, technology today has made needles less painful to use. And there are safe ways to dispose of needles to protect yourself and others. Get all the information you need to know here...

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Diabetes and Needles - You Don't Have to Fear Them If you have diabetes you may be hesitant to test your blood sugars or start insulin because you are afraid of needles. I am here to tell you that you don't have to be afraid. While testing your blood sugar and giving injections maybe a nuisance, technology today has made needles less painful to use. And there are safe ways to dispose of needles to protect yourself and others. Get all the information you need to know here... Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Expert Tools and Devices to Help with Needle Fear Do you simply hate testing your sugar or injecting insulin because the thought of using another needle is unbearable? You are not alone. Many people newly diagnosed with diabetes or those who have had diabetes for a long time, do not like needles. In fact, some even have needle phobia...  READ NOW Safe Sharp Disposal Can Prevent Injury and Disease A common question people with diabetes often encounter is "what do I do with my used needles?" Sharps, such as lancets, needle attachments for insulin pens, and syringes are medical waste items that can pose a potential health and safety hazard if they are not discarded properly... READ NOW Diabetes and Pen Needles If you are using a pen device and missing injections because of discomfort or pain, than you must find a solution. No one needs to feel pain when injecting insulin or other medications. The needles of today are made very thin and... READ NOW All You Need to Know About Insulin Have you been told that you need to start insulin? Wondering what that means for your diabetes care? Learn all you need to know about insulin... READ NOW Featured Articles • 5-Minute Exercise Routines to Lose Weight • 10 Ways to Destroy Junk Food Cravings • Our top tips to making mealtime amazing • 12 Moves For Tight and Toned Arms • Menopause: Fight Back with Food • What Is Rumination and How Does It Affect Your Stress Levels? • Do Antioxidants Prevent Cataracts? • Could Your Daughter Be Autistic? Check for These 11 Signs of Autism in Girls Advertisement About Type 2 Diabetes  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.