tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post2131616207282398815..comments2023-07-28T03:07:26.414-07:00Comments on Jimmy's Opinion: Why Can’t I Have BothJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-72410926592693958862011-03-04T17:52:59.940-08:002011-03-04T17:52:59.940-08:00Hey John, With my 35 years and your 30 that would ...Hey John, With my 35 years and your 30 that would be a whole blood bank :)<br><br>Diabetes is getting more common sad to say, it's a condition that is so hard to control and the blood draws just keep us on track I suppose.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-58778485568480159132011-03-03T19:54:25.662-08:002011-03-03T19:54:25.662-08:00tap tap--is this on....and Yes, I checked with the...tap tap--is this on....and Yes, I checked with the Medical Legal Bureau of the Insulin Injection Society of Rotating Sites---and you can have Your Cake- and Cindy too!<br><br>JJohn McElveenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12964018803560952364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-76400408859060356552011-03-03T19:51:26.720-08:002011-03-03T19:51:26.720-08:00If I had a nickle--er dime--(Inflation) for every...If I had a nickle--er dime--(Inflation) for every tube of blood I have drawn over 30 years--we could start a Hepatitis Farm! <br><br>PS: Diabetes isn't caused by Sugar--it's caused by BREATHING!!! I think we are all on the list!<br><br>Be Blessed Brother--you and Cindy Both!<br><br>Awwww Honey---ahhh Sugar sugar,,,,, You are my candy girl- And I just can't stop loving you!!!<br><br>OK My Bad!<br><br>JJohn McElveenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12964018803560952364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-43981262724046149582011-03-02T20:05:58.460-08:002011-03-02T20:05:58.460-08:00Hey Pat, Glad you have gotten used to it somewhat,...Hey Pat, Glad you have gotten used to it somewhat, that makes it much easier, the regular injections for me are not too bad as long as Cindy is giving them, it's a bit harder it seems for me to inject myself anymore, a lot depends on the area, in my belly is easier that top of my leg, my backside I am with you on I have to say no when it comes to that area too.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-69112373640442870862011-03-02T19:57:28.852-08:002011-03-02T19:57:28.852-08:00There is no reason that you can't have both! T...There is no reason that you can't have both! <br>They draw my blood every 2 months. I seem to have really gotten used to it (I'm happy to say). But regular injections go into my arms only. An injection in the butt, makes me want to pass out, so I refuse them!Pat Tilletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-51437378313373860332011-03-02T19:52:48.048-08:002011-03-02T19:52:48.048-08:00Thank You Sir, I sure like the fact that the rule ...Thank You Sir, I sure like the fact that the rule book says I can actually have both :) I am thinking none of us really like the needles.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-51927878923310494892011-03-02T18:38:20.670-08:002011-03-02T18:38:20.670-08:00Jimmy, I checked the rule book...you can have both...Jimmy, I checked the rule book...you can have both! I'm with you on being a needle wuss...after about a bazillion shots during my military career...I still freak when I see a needle coming near me.Chief aka Dad http://unsoundreasoning.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646237105840617885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-73556254010946600172011-03-02T18:14:50.401-08:002011-03-02T18:14:50.401-08:00Very True Linda, Getting poked with a needle can o...Very True Linda, Getting poked with a needle can only be so fun huh Ha Ha<br><br>Hey Matty, I started giving myself insulin injections when I was about fifteen, a lot has changed over the years but the dread of the blood draw has never changed for me.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-48146815739838864412011-03-02T17:21:42.365-08:002011-03-02T17:21:42.365-08:00My dad has been giving himself insulin shots for t...My dad has been giving himself insulin shots for the last 40 some years. Fortunately, diabetes hasn't found me. As for shots, I'm not fond of them, but getting them doesn't really bother me either.Mattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13979949404266325705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-45334767819485459642011-03-02T15:28:09.879-08:002011-03-02T15:28:09.879-08:00Doing this together is great! Or as great as gett...Doing this together is great! Or as great as getting poked with a needle can be! LOL!Linda Medranohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03440058568073764902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-56746961797168620642011-03-02T13:55:31.574-08:002011-03-02T13:55:31.574-08:00Bijoux, I have been through the blood draws in whi...Bijoux, I have been through the blood draws in which everything goes wrong before, most times they go smoothly but then there are those that scare the heck out of you.<br><br>Hey Ron, I do a whole lot better if I don’t look while they are poking me, Cindy on the other hand has to watch every move, I suppose this is part of the reason we get along so well :^)<br><br>Tress, There is something about a blood draw that just goes all through you in a scary way it seems, I know it’s necessary but that don’t mean I have to enjoy it..Right?<br><br>True Becca, I don’t think you ever get used to it, thirty five years later and it’s still like the first time each time :^0Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-12643594634936397382011-03-02T13:55:12.704-08:002011-03-02T13:55:12.704-08:00Hey Jojo, A partner in crime is really a good thin...Hey Jojo, A partner in crime is really a good thing especially when it comes to T1 Diabetes, I’ve never figured a way around the blood draws, just part of the deal it seems.<br><br>Dawn, You are so right, Grin and bear it because it is not going away whether I like it or not.<br><br>Hey Valerie, Cindy keeps me on a tight leash also, this is just something we have to do in order to keep it in control, laughing at it sure helps at times :^)<br><br>Staying on the strict regimen of taking your meds and meals on a consistent schedule will help keep the side effects away, nothing wrong with a tight leash here.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-11067277456271074902011-03-02T10:51:30.730-08:002011-03-02T10:51:30.730-08:00honey i feel your pain no matter how many times yo...honey i feel your pain no matter how many times you get stuck you never like it and you never get use to itbeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213055916162799647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-84192279264034888732011-03-02T06:58:19.393-08:002011-03-02T06:58:19.393-08:00I'm not afraid of needles but having my blood ...I'm not afraid of needles but having my blood drawn is horrible. I hate hate hate it.Jumble Mashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16227122209859233059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-45123266315566780082011-03-02T06:50:05.086-08:002011-03-02T06:50:05.086-08:00"she figured either we knew each other or the..."she figured either we knew each other or there was a lot of flirting going on, I say why can’t I have both."<br><br>HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You two are hysterical!!<br><br>" I was trying my best to not look at the needle in my arm as the phlebotomist switched to a new tube for the next fill."<br><br>I'm the same way, Jimmy. As long as I don't look I'm okay. Luckily my veins are are at the surface and big, therefore whenever I've had to have blood drawn, it's pretty easy for them.<br><br>But, I still can't stand doing it - HA!Ronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-76714151396646295952011-03-02T06:35:53.167-08:002011-03-02T06:35:53.167-08:00I dread the blood draw. They act as though they ar...I dread the blood draw. They act as though they are trying to get blood from a turnip with me (my veins roll or something). I'm sorry you have to go through that so often.Bijouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-53503280572750310732011-03-02T03:25:14.198-08:002011-03-02T03:25:14.198-08:00Although there was an amusing side to your post, i...Although there was an amusing side to your post, it made me think of hubs who has Diabetes2. I keep him on a tight leash regarding what he can and can't eat; so far he's doing well. I sincerely hope he doesn't have to go through anything worse.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-21711216373732647982011-03-01T23:45:58.254-08:002011-03-01T23:45:58.254-08:00Can't imagine the needles consistently! I can&...Can't imagine the needles consistently! I can't even look if I get a splinter;)<br><br>Well....to grin and bear it- I say, "The more the merrier";))Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07040738593336836064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-91038264646534905622011-03-01T23:43:51.823-08:002011-03-01T23:43:51.823-08:00awwww, it's good to have a partner in crime ri...awwww, it's good to have a partner in crime right? Hey, I been type 1 for 41 years, it sucks, especially the blood draws! take care.jojohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12112607125596693550noreply@blogger.com