Almost none of these are specific T2 questions and many are generic injection questions. Here is my contribution
1) some times when I inject in my tummy area, the insulin burns. What is happening and is there anything I can do to stop it.
Sometimes you can get burning with any injection. Some insulins, like Lantus are actually acid and some people have noticible burning. The subcutaneous layer is mostly devoid of nerves, if you miss that layer you may notice more burning.
2) Sometimes I get these big purple marking in my tummy. I figure I broke a blood vessel. Is there a way to avoid this?
When I first started injecting, I got lots of bruises. I selected a different needle size and improved my technique and now almost never get bruises. I beleive that I was initially injecting too deep and now pinch up with a smaller needle. You can also inject too shallow. If your injection is a large number of units, that may also cause a problem.
3)I have noticed on some days different parts of my tummy area are sensitive to the needle prick. Do you force it in or do you look for another spot. The sensitive spots tend. to rotate from day to day.
I just jab it in, but if it hurts, I don't inject, I pull it out and use another site. I do that in the belief that if it hurts, I probably nicked something and are more likely to get a bruise or scar. Of course, I am probably just superstitious.
4) Is it better to "stab" the needle in the flesh or keep pressing against the flesh till if finally sinks in?
Faster is always better. Just try an press a straw into an apple. Particularly if you inject through your clothes.
5) Does anybody feel dizzy or just a little lopsided after injecting insulin? What causes this. How do I guard against this?
Injections are a bodily injury. Many people feel a little woozy after injecting or giving blood. I think this is a natural reaction to body injury where your blood pressure drops to protect against loss of blood. You become accustomed to injection and this should go away.
6)Do you change the needle with every use or do you reuse it to get more of your moneys worth?
Do I have to answer this? Will this be graded? I keep the pen needle on the pen and will reuse it a couple times. Needles are cheap, it is not about money, it is about time and trouble.
7) Does taking insulin make you body temperature hotter than when it wears off. I swear I feel hotter after I have injected.
This is a new one on me.
8) how long does it take you to inject? It is never a quick process for me because I wait for the skin to break while I am pressing it against the flesh. Is this wrong?
If the needle is on the pen, and the pen is in my hand, about 15 seconds. But only because I keep the pen in the injection site for about 5-10 seconds before pulling out. I do this to let the injection pressure equalize.
9) Is 45 cc a day considered alot for a TYPE 2 DIABETIC. I understand TYPE 1 is totally different.
Yowza, for U-100 insulin, 45cc is 4500 units. That is a lot for any diabetic. I think you meant 45 units. A total daily dose of 45 units would be considered a modest amount for a type 2 diabetic. A lot depends on how big you are, how insulin resistant you are and what you eat. I hope you meant 45 units.
10) Are there other areas besides my tummy that I can inject. I asked my ENDO about the arms and she told me the absorption is poor in that area.... SO where else????
You can inject in your arms, your thighs and your butt. Absorption does vary. Some of it also depends on how much bodyfat you carry in those sections.
11) Should I ask for a pump??
I actually beleive that all diabetics (T1 and T2) should become competent in basal bolus injections with corrections before moving to a pump. In the same way that we don't immediately give teenagers sports cars with manual transmission and nitrous oxide, we give them 1993 crown victorias with predamaged fenders so that they can learn to drive. It does little good to have a pump with a huge amount of fine control without really understanding and applying the underlying concepts. Of course, I've never had a pump and having been assigned a T2 diagnosis, my chances of getting an insurance covered pump are slim.
Finally, I think you have too few questions and should not have made this post until you have at least 100 questions.
