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Do You Check Yourself Or Inject Yourself In Public Places?
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Or you go to the restroom?
I will have to inject myself frequently and today I did check myself in a CPR class, no problem there, but what am I going to face in other public places?

posted February 11, 2018
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A DiabetesTeam Member

As far as testing Ive notice for all the people with it there. I only see me testing. I always have alcohol pads for finger, so not worried. As far as injections. I do it at home, but that is just how my routine works. Around 7a and 7p. Usually home even for a few min anyhow so thats for me. If your someone who needs to have insulin ready at a seconds notice, i wouldnt worry. Look its on the rise and if more where visible maybe more done. Dont stress do and i hope best.

posted February 18, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

when im on holiday i usually do it before i leave the room if im in a hotel but if its a cruise im on then its done discretely at the table due to the extra waiting time that you have I also do it in my car if its that time but very rarely as i only inject before i eat up to 30 minutes maximum so only on runs out that cover a breakfast or dinner

posted February 17, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

I agree that bathrooms can be less than clean but this can be brought to the managements notice. Injections should never be done through clothing as there is a chance of infection and the right amount of insulin getting into the body. Whilst this may have worked for an individual if a clinician was asked if they would recommend or do it to themselves the answer would be no, no, no

posted February 12, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

Ill check my glucose in the middle of the grocery store if necessary and i do inject at the table at a resturant there is 100% no need to do it in a bathroom whos sanatary conditions are always questionable.
Ill either inject through my clothing or if wearing the right shirt roll it up a touch and do it that way. 20 years and going strong with a good low a1c.

posted February 12, 2018
A DiabetesTeam Member

I go to the rest room to inject but do test in public places. I find if discreet there is no problem.

posted February 12, 2018

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