I know it's not stereotypeing but I couldn't think of another word for it;....Sorry, the Bayer lady didn't stereotype, you asked a question she answered, you asked another question, she said they offered free meters. You told her you weren't diabetic, (I see you put (yet) in brackets,I take it you didn't tell her that).
So any reasonable person would wonder why you are testing. You could have told her to mind her own business and ended the call as she had answered your original question.
You're another one... mind your own business. Now you are stereotyping me as a couch potato. I must attract 'em!Also from your profile you are overweight and you have a family history of diabetes, if this is linked to being overweight rather than testing BS to see if you can continue eating (sorry that's the way it reads for reason for testing), rather than join a forum for a condition you don't have, get away the computer, exercise and diet, that way you will lessen your risk and wouldn't need to test.
Yes. Quite right. I'm working on it too. Keep smilingUnfortunately, many of our interactions, particularly with “professionals”, about our diabetes, are when we are a bit on edge. I count myself into this.
As you tell it, it sounds, to me, like the lady you spoke with might have been trying to replace your meter, which couldn't be made to work in the way you hoped. She may have been taken off guard by your non-diabetic status. She probably ended the call disappointed not to be able to offer you added value, in the form of a new meter. She probably doesn't take too many calls from non-diabteics, and she will be working to company parameters.
My user name describes how I am trying to deal with my diabetes and some of the anxiety it sometimes brings to me. I tell myself, “and breathe”, to avoid the odd verbal disembowelling, which is never a pleasant thing – whichever end of the conversation one is on.
It's not easy. I don't always manage it, but as time moves on, I'm feeling more in control of the whole thing. I hope that happens for you too.
Not helpful... that statement in itself is oxymoron!My god some people are just plain spiteful if you can't say something nice say nothing
oops yes.. let me correct that... replied to wrong postNow the OP is arguing with themselves. This thread is getting very bizarre and surreal.
that's better...lessen your risk and wouldn't need to test.
Good advice. I will try that .. I like that.hehe Just Smile and Wave.....Smile and Wave
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