Cranberry juice is dark, so I imagine nobody could see through and view the "private areas". Now if it was apple or white grape juice, that's a different story.
(I'd imagine that if you soaked in cranberry juice, the sugar would permeate the skin and your ISIG values would go through the roof!)
you didnt do anything wrong and hypo unawareness is something that many struggle w/. I understand why you feel embrassed but it can happen to anybody and it sounds as if you manage your diabetes very well.
(Reviving an old discussion). I found an online podcast of the radio show I was referring to. I wrote about it here, and you can listen to the audio clip about halfway down the post.
Dear Lots,
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about these experiences of "going low" and see the wisdom and humor that came out of the them. I appreciate that you shared what happened to you.
I've been able to test and correct before I get too low to manage for myself and have only been dealing with this stuff for 2 years. I have glucose tabs and juice boxes in the car, beside my bed, in my purse. It feels like an expedition to just take a walk around the block. Keys, juice/glucose, meter, sun glasses, tissues, check pump, suspend pump, remember to resume pump after walk, ID bracelet, wallet card. Its so hard to just get out the door. I'd love to take the dog for a walk but know that I need all my wits for myself and don't need the extra responsibility of keeping her in control.
So glad to hear how others manage these diabetic details.
Best wishes, Sandy
Don't feel bad unfortunately it's just part of the illness. I work in a busy bar/restaurant, and when I started over the summer, I hadn't ironed out a few kinks. I ended up going hypo in the middle of a bust shift, and my assistant manager was telling me how to do things. He kept on and on, and I was trying to function while going hypo. I ended up getting a bit grumpy with him. I later apologised and explained I was going hypo. He was perfectly understanding. It sucks going hypo at work though..
I am a new diabetic. I just started insulin and am curious why the lows come on so suddenly. Right now I can always tell when I am getting low but I'm told that is because I'm new to the insulin (well, sorta new. I was on it a few years ago when I was pregnant). I'm a stay at home mom and have three children so it's a little frightening too. Does wearing medical jewelry help? Just curious!
Does medical jewelry help? Well, it's kind of like car insurance: you hope it's the worst investment you ever make and that you never need it. But if something were to happen and you're unable to communicate, it's definitely good to have. You don't want to pass out somewhere, and have the person discover you let time pass so you can "sober up", when in reality the problem is low blood sugar and you need sugar.
Don’t feel bad! I’m in high school and I used to go through this alot! Im really the type of person that wont tell anyone I’m diabetic unless they are my friends or the people that have to know like teachers,nurses(they should know)etc…
As I was saying I also kinda feel horrible and embarised after going through very bad lows along with the low symptoms.
The thing I feel most embarised about is going through it when people see it and the stupid questions that are asked!