Having to inject your body with insulin for the rest of your life is no happy matter. But as my ex-colleague always said, “It is what is.”

So instead of mopping around about your faith, be pro-active! Hate seeing the sight of needles? Can’t bear the pain? Experience difficulties juggling the ingredients for insulin injection?

Here are 4 tools to facilitate your life.

#1. Insulin bottle tray and protector

If you’re a clumsy person like me, you need to get this product. Prevent your insulin vial from moving, spilling, and breaking by purchasing a chair (a.k.a tray) and/or a vial protector.

#2. Insulin Pen

Does the sight of a needle send shivers to your spine? Lose the syringe and go for insulin pens. Some insulin pens are designed to conceal the needle, perfect for people who are apprehensive about syringes. Speak to your family physician about making the switch. Check out my previous post to find out how to pick the best insulin pens of the bunch.

#3. Insulin Travel Bags

Summer is just around the corner, and I’m willing to bet that your travel plans are slowly unwrapping. Get yourself a sturdy tote that can house all of your insulin equipment in one ergonomic, discreet, temperature changes resistant bag. Trust me; the investment is worth every penny.

#4. Buzzy

If the pain of the injection ticks you off, numb it with Buzzy. Buzzy is a vibrating device that desensitizes the area for a pain-free insulin injection. Check them out by visiting their website.