August 05, 2005

Injecting through clothing

Now at http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/110/15837/injecting-clothing/

Bill the diabetesdoc

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Posted by Bill the diabetesdoc at 00:00:00 | Permanent Link | Comments (9) |
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1 - Do it all the time, both insulin and symlin with no problems (Symlin the last month).

I started with panty hose and worked my way up, though I haven't tried denim.

It was mostly because of necessity. I was doing MDI and needed to correct in my classroom. My students didn't notice if I just did an injection without making a big deal. (Comment this)

Written by: Kathleen Weaver at 2005/08/06 - 04:59:28
2 - Well, our insurance does not pay for syringes, needles or testing supplies so I have always re-used my needles. Being a curious sort :) a few years ago I tried to see how long I could go before the needle became too dull or too bent to use. I usually can use the same needle/syringe about 60 times before that happens.

And not once in all the years (five) have I ever gotten any kind of infection or any other problems. When they get duller I can definitely "feel" it a bit more but I am no more likely to bruise myself with a dull rather than a new needle, as the bruising seems completely dependent on whether or not I nick a small blood vessel not on how many times I've used a needle. (Comment this)

Written by: Kate at 2005/08/06 - 21:31:52
3 - It looks like our government is starting to recognize the importance of diabetics getting needles, lancets and the appropriate disposal of them. You should check out www.hr2841.com, it is a bill in front of the US House of Representatives that requires Medicare to cover such things, including home-use needle destruction devices like the disintegrator plus, which is a really cool item. If this passes, Medicaid will follow suit and insurance companies will eventually be required to as well. (Comment this)

Written by: Joe at 2005/10/04 - 17:08:33
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Written by: Paula at 2005/11/10 - 13:35:52
5 - Interesting article, with useful info, thanks. (Comment this)

Written by: Mr.Rehab at 2006/08/23 - 16:45:04
6 - Interesting and surprising article. It will really save time and the patients will be more comfortable in moving while being injected. (Comment this)

Written by: Robby at 2006/09/05 - 14:31:57
7 - I have never thought of injecting through clothes, but if it is possible, why not? (Comment this)

Written by: Florist at 2006/09/07 - 15:23:03
8 - Well when I wrote the commentary above, I wasn't diabetic. Since my diagnosis in October 2005, I'm a convert:

I now routinely inject through clothing -- and have no problems. (Comment this)

Written by: Bill the diabetesdoc at 2006/09/07 - 17:05:26
9 - Florist , I have been injecting through my clothing for at least eight plus years without any complications, except for the occassional spot of blood on light colored fabric, this practic is and should be widely accepted check out the web for a plethera of info and facts, hope this encourages you! (Comment this)

Written by: Paul The Paramedic at 2007/01/03 - 21:05:27 in reply to: 7
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