Hi Barb…
Hello Barb.
<<I’m having a real hard time adjusting to the syringes.
Ok, what is giving you the worst time, do you think? There is no way around the fact, injecting onself is NOT a natural act! And testing is a different level of self abuse entirely. Both necessary perhaps but not any easier…
As for the pump, it is no better in any way than injections. It is an external device, and has its own unique sets of nightmarish problems. It requires identical considerations to injections. It requires 24-7 external attachment. There are pros to using one, but respectfully I fail to agree with most.
For a woman there are fashion issues. However you can attach the pump anyplace you want to. Connecting the pump to a belt, your bra, socks wherever it is convenient… all good/awkward. On a formal evening gown, or long dress… it can become difficult. I know of several tricks proported to work nicely though…
<<I would also like some ideas on diet,
It may be cliched but the word diet has all kinds of subtle stuff attached to it. You are making a choice. To eat or not to eat probably in a very different manner than you have before now. Before, you were unaware, and had no glaring consequences. Now you make a consious choice. What kind of program are you using? Exchanges or carb counting?
Jeff