Diabetes Type 1 Support Group

Well I can't say officially that air bubbles injected into fatty tissue can cause death but perhaps this can help give you some piece of mind.

After almost 28 years and over 40,000 injections and for the last 6 years on an insulin pump which I can sometimes even see air traveling down the tubing that eventually goes into me - I can say I have never had any issues with air bubbles causing or coming near a death situation.

What horrifies me even more is that your fiancé isn't taking care of himself! I can relate somewhat as I have had rebellion periods in my life where I didn't take my insulin (okay I did that as a teen to loose weight - my bad!) But I can't think of not trying my best now that I have a husband I adore as I just couldn't do that to him.

Thanks for reminding me our spouses are real treasures. I do so ever hope he starts taking better care of himself and that you can start to worry less (although that is very,very hard for treasures to do - or so I hear. ;-) )!

Thanks so much! It does give me a little bit better piece of mind. I was up all night helping him and this morning he feels great except for a headache. I understand diacetics go through periods of not caring anymore. It's understandable....I don't know if I could ever survive as a diabetic. It takes real guts to jab yourself with a needle in order to live, a few times a day. And the highs and lows you guys go through. I really don't know how one does it.
But my fiance has been trying very hard to care for himself. But he has gottern to the point he physically can't. His neuropothy and everything is taking its toll.
As far as spouses being treasures....not too sure about that. I get angry sometimes when he's sick and I need help then I get mad at myself for being mad at him when it's not his fault. Then I hate the doctors for not curing him. Sometimes I just wish I didn't have to deal with it at all so I won't hurt anymore....very supportive spouse huh? NOT! I'm scared all the time...wondering if this disease is gonna take him from me today....

May god bless all who are suffering, and cure this horrible disease soon...Best wishes to you!!!!

How old is your fiance and how long has he had diabtes/ my 21 yr old son sounds just like him...

He was 21 when he found out, the hard way. One day he got really sick and woke up in the hospital 3 days later. Thats when they told him he was a type 1....He's 38 now.

Ive been injecting for 15 years and never had a problem with air bubbles, death doesnt occur if its being injected into fatty tissue.

I know its difficult but you will get used to it, hes lucky to have you.

Hi,I wouldn't worry about the air thing,it is only if air is injected into veins that it can prove fatal.Theres no danger in the fatty tissue.I agree with smith101 that the main worry is that he's leaving the care to you,it's a huge responsibility for the person with diabetes to look after themselves,and it can get overwhelming,but it's a terrible burden for him to put on you!!! i can't imagine having to do what I do for someone else...I'd be worried sick!!
I sure hope he gets a grip on it soon and eases your worry,you obviously love him to bits and he's a very lucky man.Take care xxx

It doesn't matter where you inject the air. It won't kill ya.