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Did we just have a non-diabetic explaining hypoglycaemia to a bunch of diabetics?
Just checking in case I’ve misread
You may have misinterpreted what you readDid we just have a non-diabetic explaining hypoglycaemia to a bunch of diabetics?
Just checking in case I’ve misread
Part of the reason for posting my experience here is that the experience gave me some insight as to what some experiences might be like for people with hypoglycemia and there is a somewhat similar story posted here.
Am I right in assuming that type 1 hypos and reactive hypoglycemia hypos are different in how they appear to those around them?
I had reactive hypoglycemia (RH) in my 20's. When I had a hypo, I was angry, extremely anxious, somewhat functional but very demanding, and would do whatever I needed to get food. (After a few episodes of that, I learned to carry nuts and fruit with me whenever I left the house).
My type 1 friends express a different experience. They describe struggling to maintain consciousness as they administer glucose and asking for help from anyone available before losing consciousness (and possibly dying).
Jaylee, Richard Bernstein, MD, a type 1 diabetic from age 12 and author of Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution, talks about how he frequently lost his temper with his boss prior to figuring out how to maintain close to normal glucose levels. Can't remember though if his temper was fueled by highs or lows. The man who attacked you could have been type 1 or 2, on medication or not. Too many variables. Wish we knew more. Glad you weren't hurt and were able to defend yourself. Impressed that he returned and apologized.
I'm going to assume that type 1's who are having a hypo do not exhibit aggressive behavior, but this is outside my experience.
Jaylee, Richard Bernstein, MD, a type 1 diabetic from age 12 and author of Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution, talks about how he frequently lost his temper with his boss prior to figuring out how to maintain close to normal glucose levels. Can't remember though if his temper was fueled by highs or lows. The man who attacked you could have been type 1 or 2, on medication or not. Too many variables. Wish we knew more. Glad you weren't hurt and were able to defend yourself. Impressed that he returned and apologized.
I'm going to assume that type 1's who are having a hypo do not exhibit aggressive behavior, but this is outside my experience.
I know nothing about hypos for people with RH.Am I right in assuming that type 1 hypos and reactive hypoglycemia hypos are different in how they appear to those around them?
I know nothing about hypos for people with RH.
However, I know that no one with diabetes is the same as anyone else with diabetes and, likewise, no two people with type 1 experiences hypo in the same way. Some are aggressive, some go quiet, some become single minded, some cannot decide anything, some get extra energy, some feel sluggish, ... and many react differently depending how low their BG is ... or how used their body is to being low.
Basically, there is no way to describe how type 1 hypos appear to those around them.
I actually find it quite insulting that you are going to use a condition you don't have and that people who do struggle with on a daily basis to get one over on a fast food outlet just because they didn't jump to your demands.
You didn't have your receipt, you didn't know what you ordered, you we rude and threatening to both staff and a customer - get over yourself
@MacDonaldsFail You think McDonald's are bad? You should try dealing with UEFA lol.
Seriously I would just write a letter or email of complaint to McD's Head Office and then go to Burger King in future (their fries are much nicer anyway)
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