Anxiety over Testing

[MekaJai]

Hello. So I've had to get others to check my sugar since I haven't been able to poke my own finger. It's been about 3 weeks now and I'm still terrified. It gives me EXTREME anxiety every time. Sweating, shaking, heart rate rises 8 times a day. I know this is a necessary evil. Did any have this issue when you found out you were diabetic? What did you do to get over it? This may be a long shot but is there another way out there to check your blood sugar ?

[caregiver222]

Twenty years ago a clip-on device was invented for the earlobe. It emitted light and provided a glucose reading. The FDA, in it's wisdom, denied the manufacturing permit because of innacuracies. Well - the inaccuracies were not that bad. And it eliminated the issue of the millions of diabetics who don't take glucose sticks because of needle shyness. They have an implanable device advertised in the diabetic newsletters. Otherwise use thin needles and an "automatic sticker". You will get used to the process. Unfortunately, it is necessary and a matter of life and death.

[Mouse1591]

There is no other way to test. You have two choices. First is think about what could happen if you didn't test your sugars. Secondly, you need to talk to your doctor about your anxiety. There are many good meds out there that can possible help you. Get up in the morning, don't even think about it, use the pediatric tip on your tester so it doesn't hurt as much and do it. I'm sure that once you've done it, the fear will leave. I have a question. what are you terrified about? How old are you if you don't mind my asking?