My brother is type 1 diabetic?!
Question: but hates the needles, he has to take 5 needles a day and it's awful to see him in pain is there any 1 with the same type who can tell me anything that may help me to help him please my brother is only 12 and has only had it since 26 september this year
Answers: but hates the needles, he has to take 5 needles a day and it's awful to see him in pain is there any 1 with the same type who can tell me anything that may help me to help him please my brother is only 12 and has only had it since 26 september this year
Bless him, sadly he will have to get used to doing this and in time it will get easier for him.
Pinching the skin prior to injecting reduces the pain, do not rub after as this encourages bruising.
Words of encouragement after each injection will boost him morale.
My dad doesn't really like needles but has been diabetic (type 1) since aged 16. In fact he doesn't like the sight of blood at all. Which is quite a pain for him when he has to do one of his 10 blood tests each day (had diabetes so long that it's become 'brittle' for him).
The best advice I can give is that it takes time to get used to the procedure.
In fact just explain what the needle is doing, just going through a few layers of cells and not really going to cause any harm.
It's also worth noting that it takes a while to learn a taste for a food, much like it takes a while to get used to a new procedure or something that one has a far of. Just log enough time with the needles and one can wean off this aversion.
I'm a type 1 diabetic. i use 2 types of insulin a base insulin. called levimir and a fast acting insulin called novorapid.
the base insulin lasts 24 hours with the right amount. and the fast acting i only rarely after big meals.....most days i have 1 shot of base a day and with exercise (work) i keep my sugar down. ask your brothers doctor about levimir....it changed my life.....its hard for someone so young to change their diet intake. but dont let him get down about it. best of luck and wishes
He will get used to it in time.
The needles are so short and comfortable that they rarely even hurt.You can try it with a bit of water.It won't harm you.
After he has done a great job if taking care of his diabetes, he can change to a pump.That is one needle stick every 2-4 days.
My daughter has had diabetes since she was two and since she was about 11, she has been on the pump and she really likes it.
You are a sweet sister to care so much.
I am so sorry to hear about your little brother. It must be very difficult for him right now. You are a great sister to care so much about his discomfort.
My Mum is diabetic, and at first she found it very difficult. But after speaking with the GP and the surgery nurse, they were able to suggest other types of needle devices that have now made it easier for her.
She uses a pen, which has a needle inside. She places the top of the pen (with an insulin phial within) against her skin, and presses the button. The needle is sharp and quick, and hardly ever causes her pain or discomfort.
You can also contact NHS 24 right now, and they can give your brother advice that might help.
Tell him to be brave and not to let it get him down. Once he finds the right device for him, he will be able to inject himself without a second thought.
Best wishes.
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You might want to bring up the option of a insulin pump - basically it eliminates the need of pricking your finger and giving an injection. It is under the skin and can test and give insulin as needed.
A lot of type I diabetics use them. I would talk to your brother and parents about it.
You and him could talk to your parents about getting him on the pump. The needles are bigger (stay with me on this) but he only has to put them in every 3 days. If this seems like a better option to him you may have found a winner!
Other than that he just has to get used to it.. sadly, but he will he's still new to the process.
I'm glad you're looking out for him.