Defren said:CarbsRok said:Mirf said:I should also add that his license is clean,, he has no criminal record, has been security checked by just about everyone you care to mention and this is only the 4th time I have know him to drink in 9 years. Drink driving is something he would never even think of, not only because he finds it morally offensive, but also because it would have a devastating effect on the work he does.
Any bets as to whether this poster is in actual fact the OP? :lol:
No matter if it is or it isn't, it's not surprising the OP has vanished. His first post on the forum, where he askslanded him with a tirade. Yes, we only have one side of the story, and as such have to adopt caution, but certainly not if the topic had been adhered to, and his question answered. I am not in the slightest surprised he b******d off, I would have too had my first post received such a "welcome".Has anybody experienced a similar event?
No, I have never had an incident like the one you describe. I would go along the lines Hana suggests and contact Diabetes UK as they do have an advocacy service that may be able to advise you. I am truly sorry you have received the welcome you have. I for one feel ashamed to be apart of any forum that can treat a newby this way. It would have been better if the post had been ignored!!
Robinredbreast said:Very interesting first post, so glad you took the time to address this distressing situation to other members. Yes I have tested, in the past without my BG machine. I had readings of Hi recently because of a brokem vile, the two symptoms I had were thirst and feeling very tired and a bit out of sorts, but thats me and everyone reacts differently to their medical symptoms, we are all different.
Its a shame that a lot of negativity has been shown on here, but thats people and forums I'm afraidPlease tell your partner not to be put off by some of posts, its best just to ignore them and to move on. It appears, at times, some people have far too much time on their hands!!! I hope your weekend has been a good one and I look forward to hearing from cailesmark again.
With best wishes RRB
Mirf said:He has been on top of his diabetes for the last few years (after a lot of nagging from me) and his hba1c is now spot on. He is still lazy on occasion when it comes to testing, but I genuinely cannot remember the last time he had a hypo and I have never experienced him having a hyper. Unfortunately, those around him had no idea what to look for and the automatic assumption from the police was that he was reacting the way he was due to high alcohol levels, even though that proved not to be the case.Robinredbreast said:Very interesting first post, so glad you took the time to address this distressing situation to other members. Yes I have tested, in the past without my BG machine. I had readings of Hi recently because of a brokem vile, the two symptoms I had were thirst and feeling very tired and a bit out of sorts, but thats me and everyone reacts differently to their medical symptoms, we are all different.
Its a shame that a lot of negativity has been shown on here, but thats people and forums I'm afraidPlease tell your partner not to be put off by some of posts, its best just to ignore them and to move on. It appears, at times, some people have far too much time on their hands!!! I hope your weekend has been a good one and I look forward to hearing from cailesmark again.
With best wishes RRB
Even after the reading of 28 , although never offered food they continued to add sugar to every drink, despite the fact he does not take sugar. I think they may have been confusing hyper and hypo. The doctor was in and out within 5 minutes, as confirmed to me by the desk sergeant..
He had two badly infected feet at the time that were not being addressed, had just finished a course of anti-biotics, was over tired, stressed and just about everything else that is a negative for his diabetes. I accept he was a ******* for putting the keys in the car, but the simple fact of the matter is that he could no more have driven that car than I could have passed myself of as Kate Moss! (I am far prettier obviously 8) lol)
He is now traveling back to London to get this issue addressed tomorrow, so not the best weekend ever. We are in South Wales so a bit of a hike. I am a mod on a couple of forums, so I appreciate how 'welcoming;' some people can be. Sadly, until this post my partner was a forum virgin. I fear he is scarred for life :wink:
Oh and robinredbreast? I am his other half. I am definitely not him, as I have boobs and can eat as much sugar as i desire!
Robinredbreast said:Er, I haven't written that I thought you were OP, please go back and have a look at my previous posts, it was not me who implied that you might be and as for the sugar comment :?: RRB
CarbsRok said:If the breath test was positive then the licence aint clean now. :yawn:
Any bets as to whether this poster is in actual fact the OP? :lol:
Yes, actually (when I was diagnosed with bad DKA). I did manage to walk up to A&E without passing outTo those of you who are stating that he cannot have been that unwell, have you ever had a reading of 28? If so I would really like to hear how you managed it so well...
Bad habit? According to whom? There's little reason to test before meals; the greater the greater the variability, the greater the need to test (that's simple stastics) - here, that's estimating carbs in meals (how much of that is pasta and how much is sauce? do they add tons of sugar to their sauce? is that diet coke?). I never test before meals, and I haven't been told to test before meals by my DNS either. Maybe it's a DAFNE thing?He forgot his test kit and being a type 1 of some considerable years (not type 2 as Balirob incorrectly stated, amongst other things) he injected without testing. A bad habit I know, but certainly not a crime and I will bet money that more than 1 of you does the same from time to time
That's not the point - the question is if he could have crashed the car. Thus the strict law.but the simple fact of the matter is that he could no more have driven that car than I could have passed myself of as Kate Moss! (I am far prettier obviously lol)
Which apparently lack "edit" button functionality.I am a mod on a couple of forums
Not possible if you are not driving!That's not the point - the question is if he could have crashed the car. Thus the strict law.
Personal attacks, how old are you exactly and what is the point you are attempting to make? I am afraid I missed it amongst the insults and snide remarks (doubt+)Which apparently lack "edit" button functionality.
Mirf said:Instead, you have all (with the exception of 1 very kind person)turned it into a witch hunt against someone you know ****** all about. Congrats. You are all pure, virginal diabetics, who have never in your life forgotten either your test kits or enough insulin to last you for 24 hours, just in case. You have never experienced a hyper/hypoglycemic attack and always have a perfect hba1c. You are beyond reproach. The large pile of stones are to your left. As you are completely without sin, help yourself! I applaud you all :clap:
picklebean said:Some people on this forum need to a) lighten up and b) learn some manners!
It is not OUR forum, it is EVERYONE'S forum!
No wonder Mirf is angry. She has every right to be angry, both at the treatment of her partner by the police and also at their treatment from some members of the forum. I think I'd be angry if I was new to a forum and was spoken to like they have been.
The OP posed a legitimate question and it has turned into a silly argument. So much hostility! And I've seen it LOTS in other places on the forum and I really don't like it. We're all here for support and learning and I see no need for things to deteriorate into such petty quarreling when mostly people are just seeking help. It really makes you not want to be here... but then where else do you go to talk to other diabetics in the UK?!?
Maybe some aspects of the event are questionable to you... maybe because you've never experienced things like that... but we are all different and react to things differently, so maybe when your blood sugar is reaching 30 you won't have felt anything more than a bit tired and a bit thirsty, but others may feel absolutely awful and be unable to function properly. Perhaps try being a little more open-minded and a little less judgemental.
I am sorry Mirf that you and your partner have had such a bad experience on here.
cally said:picklebean said:Some people on this forum need to a) lighten up and b) learn some manners!
It is not OUR forum, it is EVERYONE'S forum!
No wonder Mirf is angry. She has every right to be angry, both at the treatment of her partner by the police and also at their treatment from some members of the forum. I think I'd be angry if I was new to a forum and was spoken to like they have been.
The OP posed a legitimate question and it has turned into a silly argument. So much hostility! And I've seen it LOTS in other places on the forum and I really don't like it. We're all here for support and learning and I see no need for things to deteriorate into such petty quarreling when mostly people are just seeking help. It really makes you not want to be here... but then where else do you go to talk to other diabetics in the UK?!?
Maybe some aspects of the event are questionable to you... maybe because you've never experienced things like that... but we are all different and react to things differently, so maybe when your blood sugar is reaching 30 you won't have felt anything more than a bit tired and a bit thirsty, but others may feel absolutely awful and be unable to function properly. Perhaps try being a little more open-minded and a little less judgemental.
I am sorry Mirf that you and your partner have had such a bad experience on here.
I agree so much, I just cannot believe some of the people who post on here are for real!!
I know that on the odd occasion that my blood sugar has been really high I feel sick, thirsty and really really unwell. I think a lot of posters seem to have forgotten that hyperglycaemia of 28mmols is a medical emergency!
Diabetics shouldn't drink
He posted this on OUR forum
Mirf said:Robinredbreast said:Er, I haven't written that I thought you were OP, please go back and have a look at my previous posts, it was not me who implied that you might be and as for the sugar comment :?: RRB
My apologies, I quoted the wrong name in what was a multi post, I should have quoted CarbsRok's comment
[/bCarbsRok said:If the breath test was positive then the licence aint clean now. :yawn:
Any bets as to whether this poster is in actual fact the OP? :lol:
]As for the sugar comment it was an attempt at humour with regard to the comment about me being the op..I apologise once again.
Robinredbreast said:Mirf said:Robinredbreast said:Er, I haven't written that I thought you were OP, please go back and have a look at my previous posts, it was not me who implied that you might be and as for the sugar comment :?: RRB
My apologies, I quoted the wrong name in what was a multi post, I should have quoted CarbsRok's comment
[/bCarbsRok said:If the breath test was positive then the licence aint clean now. :yawn:
Any bets as to whether this poster is in actual fact the OP? :lol:
]As for the sugar comment it was an attempt at humour with regard to the comment about me being the op..I apologise once again.
Thank youI hope today goes well and what ever outcome that developes from this, I hope you both can come back and try to put the nasty, flippant and indifferent posts on this thread behind you. How would other people feel and their loved ones if the first post they made was teated in this abominable way? Wouldn't it be upsetting and make you angry :x You only have to look at the two sentences above. btw the above sentences where only picked out as an example, a pretty bad example.
With best wishes RRB
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