#Facts about diabetes

[mrtequilasunset]

One small thing I do appreciate about Evrarts writing is that when he tells you he's a diabetic, he specifies he's a type two diabetic. Which, like, listen, diabetes rep in most media is not good just based on the fact that it's very surface level. All types are usually lumped under one label as just a general "diabetes" umbrella, so even though I personally am a Type 1, it still made me feel warm that they cared enough to be specific enough with that, because it would have been so easy for them to just "lol diabeetus". Maybe it's the bare minimum but I'm taking it and holding it in my hot little hands

[girlthativealwaysbeen]

mann im going to get my blood reports tomorrow and im lwk scared

[landgraabbed]

honestly diabetes would be a great mechanic in survival and horror games but one that i fear wouldn't be fun to most people. maybe me included. but it'd add a whole new level to shit that would be wild to contend with

[swinging-stars-from-satellites]

gosh FUCK everything was so EASY three months ago!!!! and now I can't stop worrying about everything my body is doing all the time!!! is this tiredness fatigue am I eating too much sugar how long do I have until I end up diabetic is that tingling in my hands neuropathy am I hungrier than I should be why am I tired when I haven't eaten since breakfast why am I tired after I eat what's this and what's that and I just can't get my brain to fucking shut up. I KNOW the facts and I know that I'm fine so why can't I stop turning it over and over in my head!!!

[weareweirdpeople]

Oh god why the physical discomfort is happening again. Why is it so tiring to walk or do anything. No matter how much I sleep, I'm still tired. I manage my diabetes well. Why does my body just make existing feel bad.

[kyofsonder]

Life, aiming a loaded crossbow at me: I'm sorry. You were involved in the decisions that led to this, but you can't know whether they're worth it until everything is done. This is the first step. Endure it as best you can.

Me, shot with the crossbow bolt: [looks down and sees a label tied to the bolt that reads "metaphor for stressful situation"] Ow. Thanks for the warning, I guess? At least it's the only thing I'm getting shot with for a good while.

Life, reloading several bolts into the crossbow at once: Have you ever heard of speed shooting?

Me: I want it to be known that I resent this.

Life: Noted. [shoots me multiple times in quick succession]

Me, on the floor and stuck full of crossbow bolts all over my body: Recovering from this is gonna suck.

[albonium]

i like liam but come on his gf is a trump supporter who's also an antivaxx MED STUDENT ?!?!? good thing she'll never be a doctor if she refuses to get the required vaccines

[kasumingo]

Got blocked by the OP of the diabetes post by saying that sugar IS considered one of the factors in type 2 diabetes 🥴

And it is super important to take it into consideration because eating refined sugar freely and drinking high fructose syrups and syrup-spiced drinks WILL fuck you up and potentially lead to life-threatening conditions in the long run

And that doesn’t mean cutting off sugar completely but be mindful what you put in your body lmao - you *do* need carbohydrates but carbohydrates do not mean white sugar and corn syrup - and your body can convert them from other sources AND healthier sugars

Feed yourself the best quality foods just like you’d your pets and loved ones

[swagging-back-to]

lying to a kid about if theyre adopted should be classified as abuse and no j am not joking

[thescarlettdetective]

[b0ngwatertearz]

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[jackals-ships]

momther has been freed \0/ with also news she has diabetes. APPARENTLY??

which like whoo they caught that less whoo the docs apparently did an immediate 180 to focusing on. Just That. and not y'know. The Reason She Was There, and im like. wish i coulda been there for emotional support but also. i probably woulda bit the doctor-

[dragongirlbunny]

i wish my body just had a diagnostics panel that lists out all of my issues

[diabeticgirl4]

Thought it'd be a good idea to transfer my insulin prescription to Walmart bc it'd be Way more convenient than my current pharmacy, except they filled the Walmart brand version of my insulin instead?? Which wouldn't be a problem (assuming it's the same insulin- it's literally "relion novolog" vs just regular "novolog") except their brand isn't covered by my insurance so their "cheaper" insulin is $25 more than what I was asking for. What the frick.

[antinausea]

diabetes tech is so annoying sometimes like dont get me wrong i love my dexcom & my tslim and im very very thankful that i have them and i understand its a privilege to have access to advanced medical technology

but a lot of the built-in “safeguards” are really annoying and frankly unnecessary for most adults. why is my ability to make my own medical decisions being infringed upon by the manufacturers of the devices that are supposed to be assisting us in our care? why can’t i override or change certain settings if i acknowledge the risk associated with that choice?