How Can I Convince Myself To Listen To People When My BS Is Low, They Are Trying To Help, But My Mind Isn’t Quite Functioning Properly?

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San Diego, CA

The only thing that seems to work is if they know beforehand to just hand me some carbs, juice, or something and smile without saying anything. I’m asking about people I haven’t pre-coached on this way.

September 30

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This is normal and expected behavior. Irritability and ability to focus keeps getting worse as sugar drops. One time during a bad hypo event, however, a layperson was telling other gawkers that I needed an insulin shot. I knew how terribly wrong this was but all I could say was, “No! NEED SUGAR”.At last, I was handed a candy bar and walked away good as new 15 minutes later. The awful fight to maintain one's awareness as it ebbs away is horrendous and only T1Ds can realize this. After 72 years with sugar I've yet to find this awful experience adequately described in writing. Like to hear other T1D description of this. Thank you all.

October 6

When your blood sugar is low, it can be challenging to focus and listen to others. Here are some strategies to help manage these situations:

1. Educate Your Circle: Inform friends and colleagues about the signs of low blood sugar and how they can help, such as offering you juice or carbs without much conversation
2. Carry read more

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