"Supporters"
I have noticed some things recently. There are a few types of "supporters" out there. And most are annoying. And while they mean well...they don't realize that they are hurtful/annoying.
1. The Food Police.
My husbands uncle is this. And what makes it worse...is that he is a diabetic as well. He constantly scrutinizes what I put in my mouth. OMG did I just eat that cookie?!?! He will hound me and make snide little "jokes" about what sugar I am eating while he eats handfuls and handfuls of chips and tater tots, and bread, and macaroni and cheese...etc. I don't think he knows what the heck he's doing. He doesn't own a GL monitor, and NEVER tests his sugar levels. Nope...he just takes a pill. But he knows EVVVVERY thing there is to know about diabetes. He often makes me cry about stupid shit like a single cookie. My foster mom is an FP (food police) also. It seems like most supporters are FP's. And it's frustrating. I really do appreciate the support, I DO. It's just...one cookie isn't going to kill me. I think that some people fail to realize that you can cover a cookie with insulin. LOL. It's not good to eat 25 cookies...but 1 isn't going to hurt.
2. The GL police.
My husband. He will stand over my shoulder and wait for that stupid little number to pop up on the screen. It's horrible...and embarrassing. And I hate it when someone asks me what my GL is. It's not your business. And don't get on my case when it's high. I'm trying. OK? And people need to realize that sickness, stress, menstrual cycles, etc will raise GL's. It's just highly embarrassing.
But don't get me wrong. I love my husband, and he has gotten ALOT better. He has finally gotten comfortable enough to give me a shot if something is wrong. He has lately backed off with my GL's. And he has learned to remind me to take my insulins without annoying me. I'm really not a negative person, I just use this as kind of a way to vent. I need to write here more when I'm in a good mood. LOL.
But lately I've been doing really well with my GL's. This morning was the FIRST morning (since being a diabetic) that I woke up with a normal fasting GL. 93. sweet. I've learned that I need around 16 units of Lantus to get levels like that. But I was really shaky and ate 4 little fudge cookies and a mini bag of cheetos. LOL. So I'm doing well. I've found out that I do better when I eat more small meals a day, rather than 3 large meals. When I eat 3 large meals my levels are wonky and it's just annoying.
But it's time for me to wash the dye out of my hair...
1. The Food Police.
My husbands uncle is this. And what makes it worse...is that he is a diabetic as well. He constantly scrutinizes what I put in my mouth. OMG did I just eat that cookie?!?! He will hound me and make snide little "jokes" about what sugar I am eating while he eats handfuls and handfuls of chips and tater tots, and bread, and macaroni and cheese...etc. I don't think he knows what the heck he's doing. He doesn't own a GL monitor, and NEVER tests his sugar levels. Nope...he just takes a pill. But he knows EVVVVERY thing there is to know about diabetes. He often makes me cry about stupid shit like a single cookie. My foster mom is an FP (food police) also. It seems like most supporters are FP's. And it's frustrating. I really do appreciate the support, I DO. It's just...one cookie isn't going to kill me. I think that some people fail to realize that you can cover a cookie with insulin. LOL. It's not good to eat 25 cookies...but 1 isn't going to hurt.
2. The GL police.
My husband. He will stand over my shoulder and wait for that stupid little number to pop up on the screen. It's horrible...and embarrassing. And I hate it when someone asks me what my GL is. It's not your business. And don't get on my case when it's high. I'm trying. OK? And people need to realize that sickness, stress, menstrual cycles, etc will raise GL's. It's just highly embarrassing.
But don't get me wrong. I love my husband, and he has gotten ALOT better. He has finally gotten comfortable enough to give me a shot if something is wrong. He has lately backed off with my GL's. And he has learned to remind me to take my insulins without annoying me. I'm really not a negative person, I just use this as kind of a way to vent. I need to write here more when I'm in a good mood. LOL.
But lately I've been doing really well with my GL's. This morning was the FIRST morning (since being a diabetic) that I woke up with a normal fasting GL. 93. sweet. I've learned that I need around 16 units of Lantus to get levels like that. But I was really shaky and ate 4 little fudge cookies and a mini bag of cheetos. LOL. So I'm doing well. I've found out that I do better when I eat more small meals a day, rather than 3 large meals. When I eat 3 large meals my levels are wonky and it's just annoying.
But it's time for me to wash the dye out of my hair...
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Comment by Robyn on November 10, 2009 at 12:18pm -
I have never relied on anyone to help me with my diabetes. Well, at 2:30 this morning I had a hypo...was not too low...but out of a dead sleep and woke in a panic, had a bit of a hard time thinking and walking to the kitchen. I would have been very grateful if I had a "Supporter" to help me a bit and check to see if I was okay.
I tend to be a bit more grateful for people that care for me and I do so in return.
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Comment by Mark on November 10, 2009 at 11:58am - Why be annoyed at "supporters", who are only trying in their own way to show you how much they care. The day may come when no one gives a hoot about you. You will be sad and lonely and begging for someone to care enough to chastise you for eating a cookie.
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Comment by Jesse Carr on November 10, 2009 at 7:54am -
I totally feel ya! My G/F is both FP and GLP. She is always saying "I don't think you should be eating that" or when I do my blood test, "What's it at?!". GRRR. I struggle with Authoritative figures, so people telling me what to do or nosing around in my business is really hard for me to take. I just have to tell myself "She does it because she cares". But there is such a thing as caring too much and just being smuthering. I wish people could figure out that line. I am going to do what I want and anyone telling me what to do is going to make me do the opposite. Diabetes is not a new thing for me, I have been told by professionals, that I know what I am doing. It is never easy, but I can do it on my own, without help from people that are only giving direction because they care, that is not experience with diabetes.
One of my Favorites is when I don't agree with what is being said and voice my rebuttle and the other person (G/F) says "What is your blood sugar?!" That really pisses me off.
haha. I'm glad I stumbled onto this blog, it's nice to get things off my chest and share with people that face similar events all the time. :-D
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Comment by Doris Ann Dickerson on November 10, 2009 at 5:25am - I really HATE either of those!!! My hubsand does me the sameway even now after 25 years of marriage!!! As for food police well got alot of them too! Like you it won't hurt for 1 cookie just not the whole box!!! Your not alone in this fight here! The one I hate the most though is when my grandmother says i've got "suger" then the insulin reatcions are "fits" . HA!!
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Comment by Diane Faust-Counsellor on November 10, 2009 at 3:07am - I'm not sure what is worse someone that bugs you all day or the people who don't even have a clue about diabetes in my house?? I just feel like telling you have 3 cookies! :) I enjoyed your blog!
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