Bathroom Tricks

[Mayonnaise]

Not Diabetic, but had a Growth Hormone Deficiency as a kid, and the growth hormone injections I had to give myself used the same injection pen technology as many insulin pens. I can't imagine trying to use one of those things in a bathroom stall. I'd sooner do it in public than in a stall with the toilet right there.... so yeah... *shrugs.*

8^/

[goofyjoe]

I use those flexpens, preloaded. just attach needle,
dial amount, stab and push button.

I have the same thing. Super-discreet and very easy to carry around.

I'm told that some diabetics are so good at it that you can be sitting across the table having a normal dinner conversation with them and you'd never even notice that they're testing / injecting.

Great to know there are so many other diabetic SGTers out there! :D: One thing to remember is that Epcot is pretty big, so you can pretty much walk off that creme brulee from the France pavilion :p:

[EeyoresButterfly]

I just check my blood sugar wherever I am. I am prone to hypoglycemia (hell, that's what got me diagnosed!). So I keep it with me and just test as needed. I don't make a production out of it and try to be discreet, I just see no need to go to a restroom. When I was on Byetta, I would typically inject right there at the table, but then, at the time I was signle and ate most meals alone. (I know you're supposed to inject it in advance, but I would get very nauseated to the point I would only eat a few bites and then go hypo). If I'm with someone who will be squicked, I will find an out of the way place, but most of the time I'm with friends who know. Heck, I've even checked in front of my students during a lesson if I feel a low coming on.

As far as safety, I put the used strips in the inside zipper pouch of my meter case. I tend to reuse the same lancet, so I rarely change it in public, and again, I put the used one in my meter case until I get home. When I was using Byetta, it was a pen. I would put the used needle back in the protective covering in the case I had and wait until I got home to throw it away.

As for the OP, that is horrible. I don't know that I would have been so nice when I discovered why the bathroom was so tied up!

[TalkingHands]

There's always that risk. I usually try to put it on something, like a (clean) counter. If one is strategic, then one can avoid bleeding.

Hope people aren't too squeamish who are reading this!

I have been diabetic for many years and I will normally take my shot right at the table. It can be done discretely and avoids problems with extended waits with ADRs. Normally ADRs are fine but sometimes the wait is long and you can run into problems if you go take your insulin before you are seated.

[goofyjoe]

I have been diabetic for many years and I will normally take my shot right at the table. It can be done discretely and avoids problems with extended waits with ADRs. Normally ADRs are fine but sometimes the wait is long and you can run into problems if you go take your insulin before you are seated.

I usually wait until I get my food or after I eat to take my insulin. My theory is that you never know how long you might have to wait, or what might happen (either at WDW or elsewhere). But everyone treats things differently.

I usually eat normally everywhere, including at WDW. With plenty of walking, I usually don't require as much insulin, though it depends what's on the menu that night. Orange chicken at China or Pecos Bill's usually requires a little bit more than, say, sushi at Japan :)

[TalkingHands]

I usually wait until I get my food or after I eat to take my insulin. My theory is that you never know how long you might have to wait, or what might happen (either at WDW or elsewhere). But everyone treats things differently.

I usually eat normally everywhere, including at WDW. With plenty of walking, I usually don't require as much insulin, though it depends what's on the menu that night. Orange chicken at China or Pecos Bill's usually requires a little bit more than, say, sushi at Japan :)

Same strategy here. I do try to stay low on the carbs but sushi is an exception. I love sushi.

[drcorey]

I usually wait until I get my food or after I eat to take my insulin. My theory is that you never know how long you might have to wait, or what might happen (either at WDW or elsewhere). But everyone treats things differently.

I usually eat normally everywhere, including at WDW. With plenty of walking, I usually don't require as much insulin, though it depends what's on the menu that night. Orange chicken at China or Pecos Bill's usually requires a little bit more than, say, sushi at Japan :)

How do you tell how much insulin to take for what sugar level you are at?
my doctor has me on 15u in the morning and 10u at night, but you know this changes depending on what I eat. I think I need to find some classes on this.
it's not just a condition, it's a life style.

[TalkingHands]

How do you tell how much insulin to take for what sugar level you are at?
my doctor has me on 15u in the morning and 10u at night, but you know this changes depending on what I eat. I think I need to find some classes on this.
it's not just a condition, it's a life style.

My doctor told me to add 2 units of R for every 10 points I am above 140. I am very insulin resistant so your mileage may vary. I am a type 1 who also has insulin resistance.

[drcorey]

My doctor told me to add 2 units of R for every 10 points I am above 140. I am very insulin resistant so your mileage may vary. I am a type 1 who also has insulin resistance.

yeah, I am a type 2 with meds and insulin.

[goofyjoe]

How do you tell how much insulin to take for what sugar level you are at?
my doctor has me on 15u in the morning and 10u at night, but you know this changes depending on what I eat. I think I need to find some classes on this.
it's not just a condition, it's a life style.

I'm Type 1, and my diabetes specialist (we have Joslin in Boston, which is excellent) has me on an insulin-to-carb ratio and a correction factor. I take Lantus at night for a 24-hour background (basal) coverage that keeps my BG steady throughout the day and night when I'm not eating, exercising, or taking other insulin. I take Humalog with meals or to treat high BGs.

I'd definitely recommend a diabetes specialist if you have one nearby, or an endocrinologist. They can really tailor something to your personal needs.

I love how this thread (like so many others on SGT) has drifted away from the original topic!