The things people say….
What’s in a name? So, so much.
We’ve all said it at some point: “I wish Type 1 and Type 2 had different names, I’m so sick of explaining the difference.” I recently received an email from a mother of a child with diabetes who has organized a petition to seek just that. Jamie Perez explained in her email that she filed [...]
I got this…because I have to…
“You’re so responsible.” Have you ever heard that one? It usually comes after explaining what it takes to manage diabetes. You explain that it’s not as simple as not eating sugar and taking a few injections, that’s it actually impossible to get it right half the time and that your brain has turned in to [...]
Harsh critics.
I spent some time with some fellow T1 folks last week during a focus group for a diabetes product. It’s always fun to be with fellow ‘betics, even if you’re a bunch of total strangers being asked bizarre questions like “If your diabetes starred in a movie, what genre of movie would it be?” (Seriously [...]
Yes you would.
“Does that hurt?” That’s got to be one of my least favorite questions. It’s said when you’re pricking your finger, injecting, or telling someone how a CGM sensor works (“the wires are IN you skin? Really!?”). It’s often accompanied by a face all pinched up in a sort of attempt to convey the pain they’re [...]
No, actually you suck.
The Scene: The checkout counter at a local pharmacy. I hand over my items for purchase: An A1c Now Test, Advil, and a bottle of conditioner. Checkout Guy: (scanning the A1c test) “Man I’m hoping I never need one of these!” Me: “Oh. Um. Do you have diabetes?” Checkout Guy: “Nooooooo! No way. But my [...]
Splenda? Or Splend-don’t?
If you’re a regular user of Splenda, Equal, or Sweet N’ Low, then it’s likely you’ve also been the recipient of some harsh accusations. Being a long time Splenda user myself, I’ve had the following statements said directly to me, all because I tore open one of those little yellow packets: “That will kill you.” [...]
Good company.
I volunteer with the Tour de Cure bike ride to fight diabetes for a variety of reasons. It’s about raising money to find a cure. It’s also about a sport I love. And it’s about being a part of the diabetes community here in San Diego and celebrating the fact that we are not alone. [...]
Thank goodness he’s CPR certified….
The scene: Alexis is going “gym shopping” in hopes of finding a workout facility closer to her home. It’s Sunday morning at 10am, and she’s just walked in to a local gym specializing in kickboxing and MMA. Her hopes and spirits are high, but her blood sugar is a little low, so in the interest [...]
Tables turned.
I have written MANY blog posts about the obnoxious things people say to people with diabetes out of ignorance. It seems like every day I get a comment or a question that’s offensive/prying/downright rude, and all because the person asking doesn’t know anything about what it means to live with diabetes. But last weekend, I [...]
You’re engaged….when’s the baby due?
Ok – don’t let the headline of this post fool you! There’s no bun in the oven – we just got engaged last week! Jacob and I certainly aren’t thinking quite that far ahead yet – maybe plan a wedding first? But you wouldn’t believe how many people have already asked us when we’ll have [...]
