I use a syringe. I do not want to use a stupid pen or the pump. Why? It's really simple. I cannot use warm insulin and both the pen or the pump use warm insulin. And I like using a syringe. I have used one since I was 5 years old. I see no reason to stop. I'm fine using one. Plus if I were to switch to either a pen or a pump it'd take me six months to get the amounts perfected. And with my menopause, I don't need the additional stress added to my body. I don't want or need that.
I know a lot of new diabetics want to go directly to the pump. I think that is a bad idea. I really think you need to take your time. Learn what it's like to be a diabetic first. And the cost of the pump is outrageous, even for people with insurance.
I also really don't like it when pen and pump people get all hi and mighty over the few of us who still use a syringe. They tell those of us who use N and R insulin that it's old and bad. Well if it's working for us, why should we switch. If we have it figured out, and we have no problems, I don't see why we should change. We don't tell you to change, so don't tell us. I like my syringe, although I'd much rather have a glass one than these stupid plastic ones. I also hate the stupid short needles. I forgot to tell my nurse when I needed a refill on my syringes not to order the short needled syringes. So that's what I got. I HATE THEM.
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