Chemotherapy infusions. Hemodialysis for kidney failure. Diabetes insulin injections. If you have a chronic illness, it can feel like every potentially lifesaving test or treatment requires a needle.
Caution: If you have a fear of needles, you may experience heightened anxiety from reading this post. Approximately 10 percent of people in the U.S. have a fear of needles, also known as trypanophobia ...