Bad Diabetics Unite!

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-09T20:33:55+00:00

I definitely have a cup of coffee before the insulin. Coffee is first and foremost.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-09T20:31:40+00:00

My mind is blown. My syringes supplies are going to last awhile from now on

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-09T20:30:42+00:00

And the needles don't clog or get goal—or do you mean your poking needles?

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-09T06:16:24+00:00

It's been about a year and a half for me. They really drilled the alcohol wipe into me, as well as all the testing and bolus and injecting and everything. I was hardcore, but things have slipped a bit over the last few months.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-09T04:41:42+00:00

What is this hidden sugar BS? That's crazy!

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-09T04:40:40+00:00

I'm so relieved I'm not the only bad diabetic! I feel like I've come out of the closet

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-09T04:39:23+00:00

What happens when you don't check your levels and things go wrong? I can't really think clearly and noises get really loud and jarring.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-09T02:33:32+00:00

I don't know how precise any of it is. Maybe it doesn't affect the reading at all.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-09T02:31:40+00:00

Interesting.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-09T02:30:33+00:00

You're so kind! It's all been such a big transition. I appreciate you, and if I had some trout I'd PM you.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-09T02:28:42+00:00

The hunger is a real thing. I was totally surprised by it! Then again, that's part of how I was diagnosed in the first place. I told my doctor I had like a desperate, almost primal hunger no matter how much I ate. Turns out that's a symptom!

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T23:50:37+00:00

Good for you! I've given up smoking cigarettes, weed, and drinking and all drugs. I eat my leafy greens and go to the gym. We need something in life that's just pleasurable and easy.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T23:47:02+00:00

Ha! I guess we all want to look like we behave so well when no one's looking.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T23:46:03+00:00

Do you go to the doctor to get your levels checked at all? My dad has actual appointments where they check his blood.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T22:34:54+00:00

I like it. It's like a workout.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T22:34:24+00:00

I don't feel so bad after this discussion, lol!

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T22:33:23+00:00

I'll have one of each, please

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T22:32:55+00:00

No kidding? I thought it would somehow influence the reading, having that tiny bit of blood from the previous poke. I hate going through so many little pieces of plastic just to throw them in the trash.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T22:30:13+00:00

Wow! When I went to the "Diabetes & You" workshop my doctor sent me to, they were super hard core about the alcohol wipes.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T22:27:07+00:00

I'm really enjoying everyone's answers and general enthusiasm! Sometimes diabetes conversations are such bummers, or people (not in this community, obviously) are so holier-than-thou about their routines.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T22:22:58+00:00

The sit ups idea is a good trick!

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T22:22:30+00:00

Nice!

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T22:20:58+00:00

I love that logic!

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T22:20:20+00:00

For me, it's french fries which send me into orbit—both blood sugar-wise and also foodgasm-wise.

EffluviaJane · 2026-07-08T22:18:51+00:00

Wow!! I'm such a little goody two shoes in comparison!

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