As a diabetic I know that low blood sugar is difficult to deal with. But, for the people close to me, for the people who…
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia: Living On The Edge With Diabetes
Hypoglycemia is dangerous. It can actually be deadly. But somehow when I have a real episode of hypoglycemia, I mean a t…
Feeling a Little Low…
I’ve been moved into my new apartment at school for about a week now. As I write this, I’m in my nice, big room furnishe…
Hypoglycemic Rage
I don’t always feel my blood sugar dropping. I don’t know if I’m starting to develop hypoglycemic unawareness or maybe i…
The “No’s” of Hypoglycemia
I woke up at 3:00 a.m. to the rustle of the plastic bag that Mike was trying to open. “Are you okay?” I asked.
“Yes,” M…
Hypoglycemia: Coming to a Theater Near You!
It was a dark and stormy night. There were several newly hired employees behind the stand who weren’t prepared for what …
How to Deal with Hypoglycemia Anxiety
We are balancing the need to maintain good blood glucose control with the fear of hypoglycemia. This fear is well found…
Public Display of Hypoglycemia: Can I Have Some Jam, Please?
It started off as an innocent trip to Staples. I bought packing tape because we’re moving. That was easy. Then I began r…
Sugar Fingers
Last night I went to bed at around 10 p.m. I was tired and needed to get to sleep early since I had a 20 mile run ahead …
A day to remember: From the depths of hypoglycemia, to the heights of hyperglycemia, and back again.
Yesterday was a day to remember. Events began with an ungodly low blood glucose (BG) of 22, continued with a crazy high …