Do You Dread Insulin Injections? A New Survey Shows You're Not Alone

If you dread your daily insulin injections, you're not alone! 

Today the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADA) announced the results of a survey indicating that 33% of respondants experienced some level of dread relating to insulin injections. In addition, 14% reported that insulin injections had a negative impact on their life, and 29% of people surveyed considered insulin injections the hardest aspect of their diabetes care.

Diabetes educators are hoping this information will help facilitate discussions between people with diabetes and their healthcare providers. Nurse practitioner and Injection Impact Report group member Davida Kruger stated, "Diabetes is unique in that it requires significant commitment and adherence by the patient to keep it in control. If patients are not comfortable communicating issues related to their quality of life, over time they may adhere less and less to their regimen."

Read the full story and survey results here.

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