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I have an appointment with the dentist next thursday early morning. First time since diagnosis, first time in 3 years (so probably in for a telling off), first time with this dentist.
I'd love to stick my head under a pillow and pretend I'm not there, but that's what I did for the last week and the pain is still there, so I guess there is no other way. The problem is a molar that broke off for the biggest part 1.5 year ago. I think there's some infection going on there (although not too bad, as my bg has been almost perfect most of last week) and I expect the remains of the thing have to be extraced.
How do they do that when not much of it is left to get a grip on?
Are there things that will be different because of my (very well controlled) diabetes?
What hypo-treatment can I use while the dentist is busy, should I need any? I use the Libre, so I'll see a hypo coming long before it's there, but I have no idea what paralyzing fear plus a possible painful treatment will do to my bg so it might still be needed to use something during treatment. I was thinking undiluted lemonade, because you only need a little and I should be able to take a sip on the other side of my mouth.
Any other things you can think of? And please wish me luck, I'm scared.
I'd love to stick my head under a pillow and pretend I'm not there, but that's what I did for the last week and the pain is still there, so I guess there is no other way. The problem is a molar that broke off for the biggest part 1.5 year ago. I think there's some infection going on there (although not too bad, as my bg has been almost perfect most of last week) and I expect the remains of the thing have to be extraced.
How do they do that when not much of it is left to get a grip on?
Are there things that will be different because of my (very well controlled) diabetes?
What hypo-treatment can I use while the dentist is busy, should I need any? I use the Libre, so I'll see a hypo coming long before it's there, but I have no idea what paralyzing fear plus a possible painful treatment will do to my bg so it might still be needed to use something during treatment. I was thinking undiluted lemonade, because you only need a little and I should be able to take a sip on the other side of my mouth.
Any other things you can think of? And please wish me luck, I'm scared.
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