I panic during a low: Diabetes Confession Cam with Amy, T2D
I panic during a low: Diabetes Confession Cam with Amy, T2D
by IBD Medical on July 22, 2024
Our confession cam series aims to encourage open conversation on important topics that often don't get talked about publicly. We hope it provides a welcoming space for anyone in the community to share what's on their mind, and reminds us that we're not as alone in this journey as we may feel.
Today we're traveling all the way to Canada to meet Amy, who was diagnosed with T2D in 2015 and has been using insulin for 2 years. Her confession is about how overwhelmed she can get when she's having a low, or thinks she's about to. On behalf of Amy and the team at Glucology, we hope this is a reminder that having a low is OK, and it doesn't reflect your self-worth.
Some points Amy covers in her confession:
When Amy is panicking, everything she knows about treating a low goes out of her head.
Sometimes she forgets to check her meter or take her glucose tablets, because when she sees that low number, she panics!
Her husband helps calm her down by reminding her to check her meter.
Her message to people new to diabetes and long-time veterans alike: try not to panic! You may be having a low, but you're working on it.
If lows make you anxious, it can help to have a simple written hypo plan from your diabetes care team that you (and the people around you) can follow step by step.
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It all began in 2016 when our founder wanted to make daily life easier by simplifying diabetes management. Glucology is an Australian-owned brand, founded in Sydney in 2016.
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