Thursday, August 16, 2007
I inject a basal insulin, and for me, the most difficult thing about using insulin is remembering to inject it. The problem is that I don't absolutely need the insulin. I'm type 2, and if I don't take the insulin, I won't go into DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis). So not taking i...
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I like the idea of putting the cap in the pill keeper. I am going to use this idea, plus, I need to get an alarm to let me know when I'm due for an injection. My schedule is erratic, Don't sleep well sometimes, other nights ok, so I never sleep at the same time or get up at the same time, either, and also take naps if I haven't slept the night before. I am supposed to take my insulin at set times every day. I hope this helps me do so. I'm only 59 so this is not just for "old people" only!
Caro, I'm like you. A very irregular schedule. I like to inject at 10 a.m., but sometimes I sit down at the computer and lose track of time. I tried the alarm, but it would go off and I'd think, "I'll go in the house and inject as soon as I finish this article," and then of course I'd forget. Maybe I need a snooze alarm.