He will keep this up for as long as the rude comments continue. Then, a VERY slow stick of the syringe into the tummy with much wincing and and even more facial contortions. I think I've managed to drag out the actual injection of the insulin for over two full minutes. If I'm really lucky, there will be blood after I pull the syringe out. Yes, I know that I'm probably setting the diabetic cause back 100 years with these old biddies, but then, you couldn't educate them anyway.
Some kids are very afraid of shots.
I teach classes with children and have had no problem with finger sticks or shots. I always tell them what I am going to do and what to expect. I always answer their questions as honestly as I can and in a way I think they can understand. The police were actually more embarrassed about the whole thing than I was. I refuse to go into some filthy bathroom to do an injection.