I've had Type 1 Diabetes almost 25 years. Testing my blood is something I do multiple times every day. I thought I should include the routine in my project. Here's a shot of my insulin pump I took last year: http://365project.org/kwind/365/2012-06-07
I guess you get used to it! Not without pain, though! You don't have to inject with a needle....? Some one I know in the States has something installed in her body that let's the insulin out somehow! It might be the same as you!
God bless U-- my Dad, my elder brother and a sister have type 2--and am suspectin' I have, too-? Im scared to find out and don't wanna know...please take care and pray for U,my friend:\.
Great composition and processing. This must have taken some time to get just so. Hopefully, you didn't have to take multiple drops of blood for the right shot!
Great documentation. We have a 3 yr old & a 5 yr old in the extended family with diabetes as well. We're so thankful for insulin & that they both can be on pumps. Totally understand your routine!!
@anazad511 I'm not amazing at all, Ana! You are far too kind. I'm lucky I have been complication free so I'm able to enjoy a normal life. I come from a family of hard workers.
@maggiemae I've got so many calluses on my fingers that I rarely feel the prick. I used to use needles but since getting my pump (see the other photo link) I have a constant supply of insulin going into me through tubing. It sounds like your friend has a pump too.
@jodimuli Joey, you MUST go to the doctor if you think you have it. Type 2 is serious and has long term consequences. People often think Type 1 is worse because of the "needles" but people can have type 2 for years without being diagnosed and all that time they are damaging their eyes, kidneys, etc. A simply blood test will tell you. Medication, exercise and proper eating means you'll be fine. My father in law was diagnosed by me after I tested his blood one day. He's now off all his meds (after daily walks and losing a few pounds). With your family history you really should check into it.
@pflaume Only one drop of blood for the shot. I set it all up and focused on the spot where my finger would go ahead of time. Each strip costs about $1 so I hate to waste them.
Type II - I am not a good diabetic - don't test very often - not good about my diet - still need to lose 13 pounds - but it has only been 13 years for me . . .
Oh sorry to hear about your ilness. It´s great that we have all this little machines nowadays, so diabetic is more treatable. I like the idea and execution of this thou, it´s nice to see pics from your life.
A great entry for your diary. Fab snapshot processing. Well done to you - not letting something like diabetes take control of you and how you live your life is a major step to being able to live with it. Well done.
Thanks for sharing something so personal, but such a huge part of your life. Great photo. It's interesting to see how much difference good self care can make.
I love that you are including this. It's a huge part of your life. You didn't choose it but it is. It's this type of photo journaling tht brings life to your photots. You do a great job at journaling. Good work.
Nicely done, great to include your daily routine in your project, must be stressful to have to control it several times a day, happy to read that "technics" have been improved.
I'm glad you've showed this part of your routine.
We have a diabetic in our office and I've found the development of the testing over the years quite fascinating - the same with his insulin shot, which now just looks like a pen.
Gosh, you are inspiring! The photo drew me in before I realized what you were capturing so it's an excellent composition, but the story behind it is so powerful. Good luck!
I'll now have to try a shot of my meter and see what I get. I have Type II, but I still have to be very careful about diet and such. Test once a day, in the mornings before breakfast, fasting.
@psychographer I've had it since I turned 19. It's just part of life. Most days are fine but occasionally I feel like crap because of it. I figure I could have a lot worse things!
my mum does this nearly every day.
We have a diabetic in our office and I've found the development of the testing over the years quite fascinating - the same with his insulin shot, which now just looks like a pen.