Another day of hating this disease
Yesterday I was out shopping and could not think, could not walk steady, could not remember my pin number for my debit card, and was pissed off because the line was not moving, (but so was the lady behind me and I don't think she was diabetic).
Well anyway I got to my car, started to sweat, shoved 3 glucose tabs in my mouth and tested at 40. I was soooo mad as I just started shopping and had a lot to do, and soooo sad that once again diabetes was in my way. Three candy bars later, I went to the mall, and worried and shopped until 3:00.
Well anyway I got to my car, started to sweat, shoved 3 glucose tabs in my mouth and tested at 40. I was soooo mad as I just started shopping and had a lot to do, and soooo sad that once again diabetes was in my way. Three candy bars later, I went to the mall, and worried and shopped until 3:00.
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Permalink Reply by Ivan Castro on -
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That last part really get to me Gerri.
I know how you feel.
I'm sorry.
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Permalink Reply by debb on -
hi karen,
i'm so glad you got to finish shopping. i was shopping the other day and met a lady who was a little dizzy. we took her to a bench and she sat down. she looked a little pale and i asked her if she was diabetic and she looked surprised. said yes and asked me how i knew. i said i didn't but i'm a type 2 and so i think to ask the question. she didn't want to test there is front of everyone, but she did eat some candy she had on her and a little while later felt better. we talked for quite a while and i gave her the TuD site. i hope she really does check it out. she had enough for the day and was headed home. i reminded her to test in the car before she got going and she said she would.
it's funny, but i have never felt embarrassed about testing in front of other people (except my husband who wouldn't allow me to do any "of that" in front of him, and as you all know he's gone). i am what i am and if no one likes it, it's just too bad. maybe it's because i didn't get dx'd with the D until i was 48. all shame has been aged out of me. lol !!!!
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Permalink Reply by Jesus Salcedo on -
I find this happening to me at work all the time!!!!
I work with kids on a swim team so my job can be pretty active...Some times I just get to a point where I just space and totally forget what I want to say even when I am In the middle of saying it....and my kids do know I'm a diabeteic so when it comeso to 10 yr olds that can be pretty harsh..they catch every word and incorrect saying or if I just brain fart all together...I also find it difficult when i am high....being sorrounded by kids all yelling for attention and my sugars just feel like they are through the roof, My mood swing tends to take over and I get sooo frustrated. Not that it's there fault but just at myself for messing up yet once again!!! It sucks that this disease affects everything, Physically and mentally!!! and That's why I hate this disease!!! But I still say That I control it....It will never control me!!!
Stay strong....one day at a time!!
Peace and love..
-jesus
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Permalink Reply by Karen on -
Thanks again to all and for the great understanding comments.
Had a great day babysitting my nieces, Avery and Calin, two very sweet girls. We played ballerina, blocks, tent making and playdoh ornament making, tooooo fun. Pump fell out of my pocket while dancing and sweet little Avery said Auntie Karen your medicine fell out.
So I too Jesus, try not to let this disease control me, but man sometimes the physical and mental wear and tear gets to me.
Happy Holidays everyone!!!
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Permalink Reply by elaine peterson on -
Jesus....I can get crabby when my BS is high. I can see myself dealing with lots of screaming kids! I'd be a maniac. You are a good person.
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Permalink Reply by Lee Ann on -
That sounds like far too many of my shopping experiences too. I often end up sitting in dressing rooms, half-dressed because I was trying on clothes and started pouring sweat, waiting for the sweat to dry, and chomping on hard candies. Shopping is just one of those things that makes it next to impossible to keep my BG's in range.
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Permalink Reply by Gordon Paul Jones on -
How many days? For me, it's like 18,989.
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Permalink Reply by Julie on -
I was in same boat yesterday...I dont know if it's a combo of the rushing around/not eating/stress or what but I spent 1 hour being low and then shut my pump off for 2 hours so I could shop. Jeez! Those little things can be so annoying. A few years ago I almost passed out at Kohls doing my 2 day before christmas christmas shopping!! I ate everything in sight and I was still incoherent. The ambulance showed up and I was so scared ( I had never been incoherent from a low until that time) I thought I was dying. Frustrating. I hope my family appreciated all I went through to get their gifts!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Bobby on -
Hope this helps. Its just a song, but it often helps to lift my spirits. We love you Karen.
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