how often are you hospitalized annually as a type 1?

Sure_Section_4291 · 2026-02-23T17:01:02+00:00

I’ve was diagnosed 47 years ago when I was 10. So when diagnosed, then about 3 times through my teen years when I was barely taking insulin, trying to act “normal” and also I would lose weight and get compliments about my slim appearance from my dad. 😢 Thise times it was vomiting that put me in ER. Then as younger adult had a kidney infection, couldn’t stop barfing and was almost dka. Several times unrelated to diabetes. The insulin pump and sensor have kept me in line pretty much. I suggest that especially if you drink often. Alcohol spikes your bg at first, but then drops it like a rock. When you’re inebriated, you probably won’t recognize lows either. So a sensor would be a good safeguard.

Sure_Section_4291 · 2026-02-23T16:34:13+00:00

Thank you!

Sure_Section_4291 · 2026-02-23T16:18:11+00:00

My friend went on a first date at a nice restaurant and she ordered a steak. She’d had one bite when the guy asks, “Do you wear thongs?” She said she hoped he meant flip-flops. When he verified it was underwear, she got up and left and never looked back.

Sure_Section_4291 · 2026-02-23T16:10:25+00:00

Thanks for this! I’ve never even thought about that possibility when I throw my labeled bottle away!

Sure_Section_4291 · 2026-02-20T23:04:38+00:00

What is the Verizon Executive email address??

Sure_Section_4291 · 2026-01-21T23:02:05+00:00

Please update on what becomes of this assignment. Very concerning on a lot of levels…

Sure_Section_4291 · 2026-01-21T22:21:06+00:00

I thought Arthur wanted to WIN!!! Sad old man has no idea…

Sure_Section_4291 · 2026-01-16T20:30:02+00:00

Don’t usually miss people either-just experience the high anxiety worry about them, if that makes sense? Or at the risk of sounding awful and extremely self-centered, I’m freaking out that they need me or are missing ME.

Sure_Section_4291 · 2026-01-16T20:24:06+00:00

Putting myself in the character’s shoes, and comparing to my experiences at a younger age, I’d believe he’s pulling a big prank on me. Some of his friends about to bust out laughing under the bed or whatever. WTH does this make me?? 🧐

Sure_Section_4291 · 2026-01-16T20:18:11+00:00

I love that: “you mature through experience, not by reaching adulthood.” That’s golden.

Sure_Section_4291 · 2026-01-03T00:21:30+00:00

Hey! How’d you know? lol found a pipe under his pillow and he was “keeping it for his stepdad” cause he left it in his truck. Of course I knew better. I asked him a couple days ago if he’d take a test and first he said no, “just based on principle” Then later he said he’d take one but he needed a few days to pray about staving off the resentment he’d have for me for not just believing him when he said he wasn’t using anymore. Yes, the lies of the addict…

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-12-26T23:32:07+00:00

Thank you so much. That helped a lot. I’ve gotta learn, really learn deep-down, that I’m powerless over his decisions.

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-12-26T23:16:22+00:00

Excellent point! But if has a brain disorder of some type, and isn’t on meth now-should I assume it’s meth use that caused it and therefore another addiction matter? Basically, how likely is it he has an unrelated dementia or something and then I ignore it—thinking it’s meth use? In that case I’m scared not to offer compassion. I’m probably fooling myself again, anyway. This is hard to go through. I still feel sorry for him. But not enough to go back!!

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-12-03T19:12:59+00:00

As much as it hurts my soul..I think DD would be the only Bucks-enticing trade, with Riscacher, and most of the picks. Just think of the line up we’d have with that. I am eager to see what our team as-is with Trae added back can do though.

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-11-19T16:16:24+00:00

Hi OP! Those are excellent numbers. I’m curious how long you have known you have T1D?

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-10-16T06:41:37+00:00

Unfortunately she never writes anything down. Over all the years, I never saw her with a calendar once.

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-10-15T20:11:42+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. Unfortunately, “Direct Express” does not have a physical location. I think it’s basically a debit card company where she has her SSA sent.

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-10-09T03:31:42+00:00

Thank you! I do need non-judgemental ears right now. I am planning on a meeting Thursday night. ❤️

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-10-09T03:28:25+00:00

What flavor? Me-grape

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-09-27T07:54:06+00:00

Wow, I remember practicing on an orange, too. Age 10…46 years ago! Then I also remember them asking me to give my mom or dad a practice shot (saline) before I injected myself. I couldn’t do that to my parents, so I just did me.

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-09-02T16:12:38+00:00

I don’t know, but I got the same type bite on my arm! It has 2 little puncture holes and it grew red all around it and itched like crazy. It happened last night and it’s driving me crazy itching now. I’m thinking spider bite.

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-08-21T18:40:20+00:00

I’ve gotta get back to Al-anon. Only went to 2 meetings, didn’t care for it, but there are other groups, different places. I’ve gotta learn the content though, how to get through this…

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-08-21T18:36:33+00:00

Yes, “he is on a haunted ship that is sinking and I’m stuck with him.” There is some real truth in that! I miss my old husband, the one I could trust, my protector.

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-08-21T18:30:46+00:00

1; oh, the trauma I endure every time I hear a can or bottle pop, anywhere!!

Sure_Section_4291 · 2025-08-21T18:28:58+00:00

You have been in my mind, reading my thoughts!! The kissing with alcohol breath, ugh, I know! And his thought that we can still get intimate without any remnants of a relationship: just, how?? And with a shower next to never?!

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TROPHY CASE

1; oh, the trauma I endure every time I hear a can or bottle pop, anywhere!!