I’ve had a hard time making phone call when low, so can’t imagine doing anything as complex as a translation.
Yea, it’s embarrassing. Been there & will be there again many times. I’ve done what you did by telling people I’m diabetic, rather than being thought an idiot or worse.
My husband’s a professor & most of our friends are. Teachers can tell who’s not prepared, which ones are looking for an excuse & who the dedicated students are. It becomes second nature to recognize the slackers instantly.
He’s has grad students with all kinds of medical issues. He’s really sensitive to the diabetics because of me. Good to tell your professors privately.
You can get your Ph.D. & will do great! You’re meant to be scholar because you want to be one. We all have self-doubt, but don’t let that negative voice in your head get loud & keep you from your goals.