I handle it pretty well, which is a good thing since I have to get blood tests every 3 months for my life.

Last week was the first time they've ever had trouble. I think it was just the nurse because she seemed young and inexperienced. She made sure I was okay and was SO nice about it so I didn't freak out at all. I got really nervous when she said she was going to try my hand. I started to shake but she calmed me down and it was fine. She rolled over my vein and couldn't get it from my hand either. She didn't want to stick me again so she got my doctor who came and did it on the first try. Other than a bruise on my hand, it was all fine and good. I didn't mind at all that I had to be poked 4 times.

So yeah, I don't have too many problems with it. I just can't watch. I turn my head the opposite direction and concentrate on something else.

I have to give myself shots and prick my finger several times a day as well. Right now they feel like pin cushions because I've been doing it a lot lately. Before I was diabetic, I never thought I'd be able to do any of that. I almost fainted when I just saw a boy's diabetic supplies in high school. But you gotta do what you gotta do and I'm fine with it now.