"thnx Jen, i catch a resentment too when after i decline (politely) to a "sugar pusher" they refuse to get the message and quit. i just want them to walk away w/ their goodies and leave me out of it. but, when someone tries relentlessly to…"
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Be Polite or Tell the Truth?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Daisy Mae Sep 23, 2012. 34 Replies 0 Likes
Just a friendly question, nothing serious. What do you do when faced with someone offering you Cake, Cookies or Brownies or really anything sweet?Continue
Has anyone else Vomitted during Lows?
Started this discussion. Last reply by jrtpup Aug 30, 2012. 109 Replies 1 Like
I just had a very bad Low on my way home from work. I normally run high at 220 - 300 which my Endo says is normal for me but today I decided to try and do things right by counting my carbs and Dosing…Continue
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"I usually will say my blood sugar is high or it has too much sugar and I'm diabetic. Like someone else said, I find that there are WAY more people who refuse food these days due to allergies, celiac, intolerances, or other medical conditions…"
Teowyn replied to Gregg's discussion 'Be Polite or Tell the Truth?'"I remember this one time a guy was going around the office with donuts. He came to my cube. I must have stared at those donuts for half a minute while I did the calculation: I woke up low, I ate normal breakfast with normal insulin, I walked in to…"
Kathy replied to Gregg's discussion 'Be Polite or Tell the Truth?'"I agree with everyone here. One time woman at a neighborhood group kept insisting that I have a lemon bar she'd made. She would not let it go. Finally I said I'd take one home and save it for later. SHe carefully wrapped 3 huge ones up and…"
Helen Howes replied to Gregg's discussion 'Be Polite or Tell the Truth?'"My local newsagents always offers me the "special" sweets offer, EVERY TIME. I know they know who I am. I say "Still diabetic" and they apologise..EVERY TIME.
I wonder how many times it will take..
Otherwise, I say firmly…"
Daisy Mae replied to Gregg's discussion 'Be Polite or Tell the Truth?'"i wear a pump on my belt loop, so its kinda right there for everyone to c. most people think its a medical pager, and become very inquisitive. i have absolutely no problem explaining what it is and what it is for. AND, when anyone offers me anything…"
Gregg replied to Zoe's discussion 'Another ridiculous conversation about D'"FANTASTIC ! I love this because I just a similar thing happen to me Monday at work. I was alone for 8 hrs with a non diabetic know-it-all that pulled out a video on how to eat. I kept my cool and entertained her for a little bit while she went on…"
Gregg replied to Mareze's discussion 'My coffee is making my sugar spike!!!'"I drink my coffee black and aways wondered why my BG goes up so your responce makes the most sence to me. Same with Elaine saying about dehydration."
Jay replied to Gregg's discussion 'Be Polite or Tell the Truth?'"Tell the truth with a flair for humor. Sometimes I use "My insulin pump does not have enough insulin for something that sweet". This ques the person to two points: 1) I wear an insulin pump so they can tell paramedics if I go down and 2)…"
Cosumne Jan replied to Gregg's discussion 'Be Polite or Tell the Truth?'"This is the plain truth...I say, "I don't eat that crap." No one ever asks me why."
christy replied to Gregg's discussion 'Be Polite or Tell the Truth?'"I will take a SMALL piece and dose accordingly for it. I'm not going to eat cake and cookies all the time, but on our monthy birthday celebrations at work, I AM going to eat that piece of birthday cake. My blood glucose overall stays very in…"
Gregg replied to Gregg's discussion 'Be Polite or Tell the Truth?'"I ask this because most non-D's will act offended when I politely say no at little social things at lets say work or meeting new people. Then I feel I have to tell them I'm Diabetic which is non of there business and then I get either the…"
Cinderfella replied to Gregg's discussion 'Be Polite or Tell the Truth?'"I just say, "No thanks, I'm good right now" and move on."
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Shawnmarie said… Thanks for the friending!
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acidrock23 said… Thx for the friend add!
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brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
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- At 6:21pm on August 17, 2012,
Linda G said… 
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Gregg....
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
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http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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AND....groups for folks with more than diabetes to contend with,
such as..."Diabetes Plus".
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We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
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