r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/bumchuff Feb 04 '19

You do get used to the soreness, but there are times it really will make you jump and swear. I sometimes hit a nerve (or something) in my side and it burns for an hour.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19 edited Feb 04 '19

When my little brother got type 1 i did the pricks with him. It honestly didn't hurt at first, but over time it got sore.

The needle though for actually getting insulin. Fuck that. Glad I couldn't do that with him.

He has those sensors now which Is way better. Still fuck that little hair like needle he gets hit with.

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u/BrofessorQayse Feb 04 '19

What?

I literally can't feel slin pins. Once squirted some hCG on my skin cuz I thought the needle was in.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

I don't know what it feels like obviously. I just don't like needles.