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TexasProgresive

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2. I had really good control for years

Reply to nadinbrzezinski (Original post)

Thu May 28, 2015, 09:53 PM

May 2015

But like you said if you live long enough with type 2 you will start jabbing yourself. I think I am using Lantus 5 years now. Save your eyes, kidneys and toes.

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Yup, not surprised [View all] nadinbrzezinski May 2015 OP

I went on insulin Spirochete May 2015 #1

We are starting with the standard syringe and vial nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #4

I've only been using Spirochete May 2015 #5

I know, I know dad had pens nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #6

I had really good control for years TexasProgresive May 2015 #2

xactly nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #3

I've been on insulin since 2002. TexasTowelie May 2015 #7

Yeah, it is also a quality of life issue nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #8

Well doing this before and after each food nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #9

I know levels are better now. nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #10

I'm entering my 51st year on insulin IDemo Jun 2015 #11

I don't mind them nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #12

Peeing in a glass instead of a finger stick for BG checks IDemo Jun 2015 #13

True, true nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #14