Sugar is vital energy for the body’s cells. Since I lack insulin, I have to inject myself with insulin or wear a pump because there is no cure.
With type 2 diabetes, it is not uncommon for a lifestyle change or tablets to be done, unless it completely degenerates. “A’s” like me have to inject insulin several times a day or wear a pump for the rest of their lives because there is no cure.
Myth 3: “Your catheter is a fashion accessory or nicotine patch”
Then there is the matter of the injections and the blood sugar measurement. Until a few years ago, I had to manually measure my blood sugar and inject insulin several times a day. Then came comments like: “Doesn’t that hurt? I couldn’t do that…”
Don’t worry, I’ve practically practiced it several thousand times. After so many stitches, I could start a tattoo career on the side. I don’t do this for fun, I actually do it to simply survive!
For some time now I have had a blood sugar sensor and an insulin pump that I always have to carry on my body. Advantage: They make your life easier. I change the pump’s sensor and catheter every few days and no longer have to inject myself or prick my finger. The disadvantage: catheters and sensors are apparently a total mystery to many people!
Either I’m asked: “What kind of chic fashion accessory is that?” Or someone whispers in my ear with a concerned look: “Are you trying to quit smoking? Is that a nicotine patch?”
No, of course not. I wear the pump because I depend on it. But not from nicotine, but from insulin. A small but subtle difference.
