This post is from Laura, who is still processing a rotten diabetes week and could use a boost from the diabetes community. See below for her message:
Hope you all are doing okay. It’s been a week plus extra over here. I’m okay. Tired. I think I’m finally emerging out of this cruel, bizarro week when practically everything in the “Bad stuff can happen, so be prepared” chapter of the diabetes handbook happened in a matter of days.
Unexplainable sustained low blood sugar for six hours? Yep. Throwing up while low, therefore unable to treat said low. Yep. Paramedics in the living room and an ambulance ride to emerge? Yep. Readings from 2.9 to 22.2? That too. CGM alarms waking you six to seven times a night? Yep. How about a failed pump site, just when you think you might be getting back on track? Of course. And a failed CGM site? At this point, why not.
I’m ready for the new week. And some naps. And some 5.5 magic. Please. 😞 💉🩸😮💨❤️
Take good care,
Laura (Brandes… in case you wondered 😉
UGH that kind of week sucks. The puking lows are among the worst kind because they just UNDO all the work you’ve done to get your blood sugar up. I’m sorry you’ve having a go of it, but I hope this week is treating you more kindly. Sending hugs!!
Low and slow is perfect for bbq, and getting high is supposed to be fun. Why does diabetes NEVER get these messages! Such a lame disease and yet, so many wonderful diabetics, slogging, laughing, crying, supporting, and coping through it. We see you Laura and we will help you kick the memory of that shitty week to the curb.
Sorry you had such a horrible week! I understand and send you a virtual hug!
Sorry you’re having a week. If camaraderie helps – I had my first “needed assistance” low this weeekend; while we had friends visiting from out of town. (So embarrassed) No idea where it came from all of a sudden I’m feeling drunk and the dog is barking at me. Checked BG and while CGM said 150, bg was going down at 89 with 5 UIOB. spend the next eternity slumped over the toilet, moaning and puking while trying to drink sugar water. I’ve never pukes from a low before. That sucks. It’s been two days and I’m still feeling a bit “hungover ”
Hope you are on the med and finding some steady BGs!
Have a much better week! Remind yourself how much we all despise this disease. Hugs.
Thanks, all. Hugs back. Community helps.
Thanks, all. Hugs back. Community helps.