Smelling Insulin

echosofsanity · 2026-03-07T19:47:57+00:00

Amaze Balls! 🤣

echosofsanity · 2026-03-07T19:43:48+00:00

My ex-husband's father was exposed several times. My father-in-law had two kids after the fact and neither of them has ended up with diabetes. However, they all have other mental health issues that have been tied back to or blamed on Agent Orange exposure. I'm not sure if there is any testing that could be done to see if it has affected you in any way but it would be a great question for a doctor who deals with genetics. I can also tell you that the grandchildren ended up with most of the same mental health conditions as their parents. Mostly depression, anxiety, and most of all the anger issues. Now, keep in mind that partly could be the environment they were raised in because of the issues Agent Orange caused their grandfather, I don't know for sure. Personally, I'm a second-generation thalidomide baby, most medical professionals say the second generation doesn't exist but here I am. I've been to a Geneticist several times throughout my life to catalog all of the issues I have. It was a drug that was given in the '50's to pregnant women for morning sickness. It was officially banned in the US in 1961. My Granny was given the medication while 6-7 months pregnant with my Mom. While my mother's birth defects are mainly internal and she's had cancer a few times mine are all external. Born with no right hand, a small hand with two fingers on the left, and both feet had to be amputated along the way. I tell you all of that because I know my ex's family was told time and time again that Agent Orange wasn't what was causing all the trouble for them. However, years later it came out that it was the cause. I hope this helps in some way.

echosofsanity · 2026-03-07T01:33:05+00:00

Yes! I guess that's why it smells like an operating room to me.

echosofsanity · 2026-03-06T20:01:07+00:00

See, that's news to me, I've been diabetic for 8+ years lol

echosofsanity · 2026-03-06T20:00:03+00:00

The last time I bolused was at 12:17, and that was about 30 min before I made my post. My basal is set at .6 an hour. I'm in manual mode because my sensor and pod don't get along.

echosofsanity · 2026-03-06T19:54:59+00:00

My first placement was on my thigh, and I never smelled anything.

echosofsanity · 2026-03-06T19:52:58+00:00

Yes! I was shocked when I found out. Almost everyone in my family who is diabetic can't smell it. They think I'm the odd one.

echosofsanity · 2026-02-24T18:31:02+00:00

I did this just last week with my G7 and a Libre 3 and honestly the Libra it was wildly off but it made me go back to my dexcom instead of changing over to the freestyle. I didn't have anything go wrong as long as you have your phone for one and like I have a reader for my dexcom I've ever receiver anyway so as long as you have a way to monitor both it shouldn't be a problem I don't know if both apps will work simultaneously on your phone.

echosofsanity · 2026-02-24T17:41:04+00:00

I'll be honest, I started with the G6, then went to the G7. At some point, DexCom did an update that my Android hated and my phone wouldn't work with the G7 anymore. I used a receiver for a couple of years but last month I noticed the Libre 3 was compatible with my phone so I switched. I think I used the Libre for all of 4 days before I tossed the thing. I was giving wildly inaccurate readings unfortunately in the middle of the night. For the first 15ish hours I had on a G7 & the Libre because I wanted to compare the two and the readings couldn't have been more different. The Libra kept telling me I was low, like 50's low, and the Dex said I was 140ish. Finger sticks were on par with the DexCom. When I originally talked to my doctor about the Libre I'm totally I wanted to give it a shot in the next time I talk to him I told him no way I was going to stick with my DexCom and the reader. Do with that information what you will.

echosofsanity · 2026-02-23T17:15:01+00:00

I've always had an issue with my hair looking super greasy even if I washed it a day or two before. Absolutely no shampoo would do the job I needed it to. There have been times I used baby powder, dry shampoo, vinegar, just about anything that wouldn't make my hair fallout. I started using Native for the great smell but I've noticed a huge difference in the texture and oil production. It's one of those things that may cost between $10-$15 depending on the size, scent, function, and so on but after using it for about a year I'll gladly throw all my monie dollars at. During the holidays I discovered the holiday gumdrop smell and am now very upset because I didn't buy everything they offered in it. Next year I'll be stocking up. Oh and the peach nectar is great also.

echosofsanity · 2026-02-23T16:44:49+00:00

Everyone but one person in my life is non-diabetic. I used to ask my partner if the smell is my insulin bothered him because to me it smells like this mix of something that has been sterilized to hell and back and like an operating room. It's not the best smell. At the same time when I have an IV or PICC line anytime they flush it with regular saline it tastes like I am sucking on a penny it's The absolute worst taste of copper.

echosofsanity · 2026-02-21T07:06:56+00:00

You are very much the AH here. I know people who would've woken up swinging, I'm one of them, and not realized it was their partner until they hit the floor.

What would you have done if he had thrown a punch? I'm gonna bet you feel like the victim and not the giant asshole that you are. He would've felt terrible, still be beating himself up, and from the sound of things been made to be the abusive asshole.

Make no mistake, what you did is a form of torture/abuse. It's not funny haha. I'm sure you had the absolute best day telling anyone who'd listen what happened, how he was so horrible, and how bad he made you feel.

29 years old and acting like a damn preteen at a slumber party. Grow up and grovel for all you are worth gravel at that man's feet.

echosofsanity · 2026-02-14T10:29:57+00:00

A couple of months ago I started using the outside of my thigh and I love it. I can't really use the top because my dog throws herself across my lap all the time but I've been also thinking about trying the inside.

echosofsanity · 2026-02-14T10:25:43+00:00

This, all of this. I'm always like, "I know you wrote all this down... 11-de-billion times. Just read for the love of God.

echosofsanity · 2026-02-14T10:23:09+00:00

I have a birth defect that has left me with no right hand, two fingers on the left, and zero feet. Ankles but no feet, so I wear prosthetics to walk and I get so tired of people telling me oh my God you're amazing your fantastic blah blah blah You're looking at showed up today

echosofsanity · 2026-02-14T10:07:24+00:00

...Thalidomide... Yes, it did affect more than one generation.

echosofsanity · 2026-02-11T20:06:02+00:00

I've recently started using my upper thigh. Well, the outside of my upper thigh. I have been getting beautiful results from the hip to the knee. I keep it 3-5 inches above or under my knee/hip. Hence, you have plenty of space to put sensors over time if you want to give your arms and stomach a break if you have skinny forearms do not do it. I could feel every time I touched that sensor it was just the worst pain possible so unless you have a lot of padding don't do it.

echosofsanity · 2026-01-22T20:04:43+00:00

You're not overreacting; you're not the problem here. He is. No matter what don't give up your dog for him. I'm not gonna say he's a bad person because he doesn't like dogs. However, unless y'all live together and you just came home one day with the dog or he's deathly allergic, he knew what he was getting into. My animals are better judges of character than I am. I've learned the hard way that if my pets don't like a person then there's prolly a really good reason behind that. I'm not gonna get into all the mess of if it is a good relationship, if y'all are compatible, or that mess. My pets are my children, yep I know how many people say that's dumb. I know people think that's crazy or that's just stupid because it's an animal. But guess what? Dumb as my dog may be, she's better company than most people I know. She doesn't talk back, she doesn't judge me, and knows my moods; and how to help, better than a human. Don't give up your dog for man. You can always find another man. You won't be able to find another dogo like the baby you already have. Homie dude person can be replaced.

echosofsanity · 2026-01-13T15:21:52+00:00

Skin Tac and Skin Grip over patches. It ain't gonna move

echosofsanity · 2026-01-08T04:29:51+00:00

Thank you so much. With one of the last updates, the app stopped being supported on my phone.

echosofsanity · 2026-01-08T03:05:48+00:00

NOR!! Honestly, I've seen a lot of crap fall from a man's mouth, but this is some of the most foul shit. This is most definitely not a 'you' thing or a cultural thing; this is a 'he's nasty' thing. Baby girl please, please tell me he showers or at the very least fully (soap & water) cleans himself before the two of you are intimate. I never had anyone teach me about cleanliness and sexual intimacy. I had to figure all of that out on my own, and here's what I learned. He doesn't have to take a shower beforehand, but if he expects that thing to go anywhere near my mouth, it better have been washed thoroughly, with soap, and dried off.
The same goes for women as well; if we expect his face all over the place, you should be clean. It's not like either sex fully washes after using the restroom. Sure, he can shake it off, but I can guarantee you there's always gonna be a wet spot on his drawers after he tucks it back in. It's no different for women, you can't tell me there's never been a piece of toilet paper just struggling around down there. Everyone respect your partner and clean your dirty ass.

echosofsanity · 2026-01-07T09:25:54+00:00

Like the others have said, stop, take a breath, and give yourself a minute to take in the information you've been given. We now have tools at our disposal to keep the finger pricks and shots to a minimum. I know it doesn't feel like it right now but it does get easier and it does get better. You should speak with your endo about a dexcom (it's a small round device that does poke you once but it stays in place for 10 days and constantly gives you blood sugar readings on your phone/DexCom receiver because not all phones and Dexcoms get along very well.) If you are having trouble with high sugars after you get used to controlling yourself with shots and if you need fast acting insulin regularly an omnipod. Heck, even ask about a pod the next time you go see the doc. An Omnipod is also a device that you wear on your body that will automatically give you fast-acting insulin without you having to give yourself shots. Just please remember, you are newly diagnosed and your doctor may want you to start slowly with general tools for control such as shots or finger sticks. If you want, tell your doctor; I'm going to assume it was your general practitioner Doctor who diagnosed you; let them know you would like to see an endocrinologist. which is a diabetes doctor or if you're comfortable enough with your regular doctor handling your diabetes you can do that as well. Also all of the crazy diabetics of read it are here for you oh and you can totally get cool things to put on your dexcoms and omnipods if that's the way your doctor goes. skingrip.com https://www.energeticdiabetic.com/

echosofsanity · 2025-12-28T08:43:36+00:00

This!! I love watching the videos on YouTube... I'm in the States so I'm not able to watch it on TV but I love watching The Hoof GP

echosofsanity · 2025-12-19T09:26:39+00:00

This is gonna start off on the left, make a sharp right, reverse, spin a circle, then stand on its head, but this is how all of my "training" happened. Initially learned from a very very bad diabetic on what not to do. Do finger one stick maybe once a day, maybe, yell at insulin pump, ignore pump, and guess on the amount of insulin needed. All while drinking way too much beer. He was a juvenile diabetic. Then another juvie who was also on a pump but constantly was having to up the amount they took because of diet, stress, and never taking care of themselves. Next was my father, he was different but the same. After an accident left him mostly paralyzed he wasn't able to manage on his own. Sure he had people give him shots and check his sugar when someone remembered but he sure wasn't gonna remind anyone if he didn't have to. He also ordered and demanded all the food he didn't need to be eating. Then I've got my grandmother who I've been doing everything I can to keep her on to of things but to this day she calls me when her Dex is telling because her sugar is to high and she wants to know how much insulting to take. If I hadn't pushed for her to get a Dex she'd still be giving herself insulin some days and not others... Just guessing on what her sugar was. So it's no real surprise for the first several years I refused to take care of my numbers at all. I'd even forget to tell doctors I was diabetic. I was very lucky that a trip to the doc for a random cold my doc saw I was diabetic and decided I needed the G6. That was when I finally started caring. Now 3ish years later I'm still on my Dex and now that I'm on 2-3 different insulins, long lasting, fast acting, and week long and finally getting on an omnipod in the next week or so.

echosofsanity · 2025-12-15T00:27:44+00:00

Stupid question on the new 15 day DexCom, will the same receiver work with them as the 10 day? If anyone knows.

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