Greetings!

[HOBIEONE]

Hello everyone! I have been a T1 Diabetic for more than 50 years from the age of 3. I know all about the days of glass syringes & panel pin needles. Now on my 2nd pump & due 3rd.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

What are glass syringes and panel pin needles?

[HOBIEONE in reply to Activity2004]

Hi Activity, Glass syringes were what you where given in the early days. My father who was a very strong man was the only person who could inject me in arms. Skin was like elephant hide & twice the syringe gave up & glass every where ! & never mind fine needles like you get today. You got 1 or 2 a year. The kids of today ? Panel pins are small nails for joiners.

[Suzieq48 in reply to HOBIEONE]

I remember the World Cup and the glass syringes from way back when. When I was told 6 months ago I would have to inject into my stomach I nearly passed out. The young diabetes nurse couldn't understand why I was so worried and I didn't know how painless the procedure is now. (I have a fat tummy so it's easier).

It must have been hard for you with the old fashioned syringes. 😳

Things have moved on for the better in that respect. 😀

[HOBIEONE in reply to Suzieq48]

Hi Suzie, there are a lot of people who have different ideas of injections. My father was a very very strong man & my skin on my arms was so tough that the needles used to bend, twice the glass syringes have exploded all over the floor & then as another injection ! CALM DOWN ! Ask me if I like injections ? That's what keeps me alive !

[epsom]

Hi my name is Epsom I've had diabetes for 20 years and recently had a bad year and undergoing eye lazer treatment have you had it ??

[HOBIEONE in reply to epsom]

Hello Epsom. Yes I had Lazer on my eyes. It is not pleasant at the time but the sooner it is started the better. Sunderland Eye Infirmary is one of the best in the country with an old building with excellent staff. Good luck Epsom !

[nbreight]

My mother still has one of those at home but i don't remember her using it because i was too young. Must have started with one way plastic syringes like 40+ years ago.

[epsom]

Thanks hobieone I had a bleed and it's made my eye hazy and I've had a tough year with my diabetes and find any info on the internet rather negative but am trying my best to keep it all together thanks for your reply

[cherv]

My grand mother had old needle not sure what type about 50+ years ago. I'm Type 1 and the world has changed. I have a DEXCOM unit which is insert in my stomach to register my glucose readings 24/7 still need to finger prick to check numbers. Look into this product know of another person on this site that also wears one. I have had great and positive regard has saved my life many times. I'm not a young diabetic myself. Best wishes you will find a lot of support on this site.

[Lmc1]

I have diabetes type 1 since 1978. I remember the glass syringes well. We only got plastic syringes when hiv and aids appeared and it was decide to give free disposable syringes to drug addicts.

[HOBIEONE]

You are right Lmc1. We have been saved by the druggies! What next?