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      Lisa Sierra likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      I crashed in the grocery store parking lot and a lady and her husband assisted me, got me home , and took my husband to my car. I had just moved to KCMO.
    • 1 hour, 15 minutes ago
      TEH likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      No. I am a diabetes nerd when it comes to carrying extra stuff like snacks, glucose gel, back up insulin and extra pump supplies with me all the time. I have a carryall that I carry with me whenver I leave the house.
    • 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
      TEH likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      Yes. Just a few weeks ago, I was working in my yard, feeling like I had to go in and get a snack. My neighbor asked me to go over to his house to help him with something. I told him I needed some juice. He didn't understand that I needed it IMMEDIATELY. We were talking and I collapsed, I kept saying that I needed juice. He helped me up and escorted me home, where I immediately drank juice. I've had several experiences over the years where I helped other diabetics who were having reactions from low blood glucose. But, that's another question to be asked.
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      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      About 20 years ago, I was in the Atlanta airport and I was completely lost and I couldn't understanding where I needed to go to catch my flight. I said to the man standing next to me, "I think I must be having a low blood sugar attack," and he sprang into action without me asking and bought me a coke. Ever so grateful, I asked for his business card and sent him a gift. I felt blessed I was standing next to such a good Samaritan.
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      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      About 20 years ago, I was in the Atlanta airport and I was completely lost and I couldn't understanding where I needed to go to catch my flight. I said to the man standing next to me, "I think I must be having a low blood sugar attack," and he sprang into action without me asking and bought me a coke. Ever so grateful, I asked for his business card and sent him a gift. I felt blessed I was standing next to such a good Samaritan.
    • 4 hours, 58 minutes ago
      Gary Rind likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      About 20 years ago, I was in the Atlanta airport and I was completely lost and I couldn't understanding where I needed to go to catch my flight. I said to the man standing next to me, "I think I must be having a low blood sugar attack," and he sprang into action without me asking and bought me a coke. Ever so grateful, I asked for his business card and sent him a gift. I felt blessed I was standing next to such a good Samaritan.
    • 5 hours, 14 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      Once at Powell's City of Books - a huge and wonderufl bookstore. Anyway, although I always make sure I have some fast-acting sugar source with me, the store is huge and I wandered around too long. I say down in one of the seating areas, and grabbed on of those liquid glucose drink things. I coudln't get the damn thing open! The "security" wrap at the top was defeating me. I turned to a woman I was seated next to and asked for help. She opened it, and sat by me until I assured her I was fine. Now, I peel off the security wrap before putting it in my bag.
    • 5 hours, 16 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      About 20 years ago, I was in the Atlanta airport and I was completely lost and I couldn't understanding where I needed to go to catch my flight. I said to the man standing next to me, "I think I must be having a low blood sugar attack," and he sprang into action without me asking and bought me a coke. Ever so grateful, I asked for his business card and sent him a gift. I felt blessed I was standing next to such a good Samaritan.
    • 5 hours, 19 minutes ago
      Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      Twice in my 48 yrs with T1d. Once, many years ago, I was out walking, obviously ill prepared for a low. I had no money on me. Stopped in a small restaurant, explained my need and asked for a sugary drink. The young guy didn’t seem too happy about it but brought out a small plastic cup of some kind of soda. It didn’t seem like much but it was enough to get me home. Another time, out walking with my husband, again ill-prepared, I was feeling low. I thought I could make it home, but my husband flagged down a police car passing by and asked the officer to drive us home. He wasn’t happy about it either but did oblige. Since then I’ve been more careful to always have extra snacks/glucose tabs with me.
    • 5 hours, 19 minutes ago
      Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      Once at Powell's City of Books - a huge and wonderufl bookstore. Anyway, although I always make sure I have some fast-acting sugar source with me, the store is huge and I wandered around too long. I say down in one of the seating areas, and grabbed on of those liquid glucose drink things. I coudln't get the damn thing open! The "security" wrap at the top was defeating me. I turned to a woman I was seated next to and asked for help. She opened it, and sat by me until I assured her I was fine. Now, I peel off the security wrap before putting it in my bag.
    • 5 hours, 19 minutes ago
      Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      I do the same thing with the glucose shots and Baqsimi tubes ... remove the outer wrapper ahead of time because the last thing I need to be doing is fumbling around with a "secure" security wrapper when my BG is tanking and I can't think straight!
    • 5 hours, 27 minutes ago
      Karen DeVeaux likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      Once at Powell's City of Books - a huge and wonderufl bookstore. Anyway, although I always make sure I have some fast-acting sugar source with me, the store is huge and I wandered around too long. I say down in one of the seating areas, and grabbed on of those liquid glucose drink things. I coudln't get the damn thing open! The "security" wrap at the top was defeating me. I turned to a woman I was seated next to and asked for help. She opened it, and sat by me until I assured her I was fine. Now, I peel off the security wrap before putting it in my bag.
    • 5 hours, 27 minutes ago
      Robin Melen likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      Once at Powell's City of Books - a huge and wonderufl bookstore. Anyway, although I always make sure I have some fast-acting sugar source with me, the store is huge and I wandered around too long. I say down in one of the seating areas, and grabbed on of those liquid glucose drink things. I coudln't get the damn thing open! The "security" wrap at the top was defeating me. I turned to a woman I was seated next to and asked for help. She opened it, and sat by me until I assured her I was fine. Now, I peel off the security wrap before putting it in my bag.
    • 5 hours, 28 minutes ago
      Karen DeVeaux likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      No. I am a diabetes nerd when it comes to carrying extra stuff like snacks, glucose gel, back up insulin and extra pump supplies with me all the time. I have a carryall that I carry with me whenver I leave the house.
    • 5 hours, 28 minutes ago
      Karen DeVeaux likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      No, but a couple of times people I didn't know have come to my assistance when I was in need - both memorable times while traveling and I was fumbling about trying to open my emergency packet.
    • 5 hours, 28 minutes ago
      Karen DeVeaux likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      I had something similar happen to me at work years ago. But, the Coke he gave me was Diet Coke. (funny).
    • 5 hours, 29 minutes ago
      Robin Melen likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      No, but a couple of times people I didn't know have come to my assistance when I was in need - both memorable times while traveling and I was fumbling about trying to open my emergency packet.
    • 5 hours, 29 minutes ago
      Karen DeVeaux likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      I didn't ask but some kind stranger saw me in the Atlanta airport taking many glucose tablets and only getting worse when she asked if she could assist me. I mutter, "Coke," and she ran to the nearest place, got a coke at no charge to bring back to me. As I was getting better she told me her husband was diabetic so she was somewhat familiar with what had happened. She offered to miss her flight to stay with me. I never even got her name!
    • 5 hours, 29 minutes ago
      Robin Melen likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      I didn't ask but some kind stranger saw me in the Atlanta airport taking many glucose tablets and only getting worse when she asked if she could assist me. I mutter, "Coke," and she ran to the nearest place, got a coke at no charge to bring back to me. As I was getting better she told me her husband was diabetic so she was somewhat familiar with what had happened. She offered to miss her flight to stay with me. I never even got her name!
    • 5 hours, 29 minutes ago
      Robin Melen likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      Yes. Just a few weeks ago, I was working in my yard, feeling like I had to go in and get a snack. My neighbor asked me to go over to his house to help him with something. I told him I needed some juice. He didn't understand that I needed it IMMEDIATELY. We were talking and I collapsed, I kept saying that I needed juice. He helped me up and escorted me home, where I immediately drank juice. I've had several experiences over the years where I helped other diabetics who were having reactions from low blood glucose. But, that's another question to be asked.
    • 5 hours, 29 minutes ago
      Robin Melen likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      About 20 years ago, I was in the Atlanta airport and I was completely lost and I couldn't understanding where I needed to go to catch my flight. I said to the man standing next to me, "I think I must be having a low blood sugar attack," and he sprang into action without me asking and bought me a coke. Ever so grateful, I asked for his business card and sent him a gift. I felt blessed I was standing next to such a good Samaritan.
    • 5 hours, 30 minutes ago
      Karen DeVeaux likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      About 20 years ago, I was in the Atlanta airport and I was completely lost and I couldn't understanding where I needed to go to catch my flight. I said to the man standing next to me, "I think I must be having a low blood sugar attack," and he sprang into action without me asking and bought me a coke. Ever so grateful, I asked for his business card and sent him a gift. I felt blessed I was standing next to such a good Samaritan.
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      Mick Martin likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      I do the same thing with the glucose shots and Baqsimi tubes ... remove the outer wrapper ahead of time because the last thing I need to be doing is fumbling around with a "secure" security wrapper when my BG is tanking and I can't think straight!
    • 5 hours, 33 minutes ago
      Mick Martin likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      Once at Powell's City of Books - a huge and wonderufl bookstore. Anyway, although I always make sure I have some fast-acting sugar source with me, the store is huge and I wandered around too long. I say down in one of the seating areas, and grabbed on of those liquid glucose drink things. I coudln't get the damn thing open! The "security" wrap at the top was defeating me. I turned to a woman I was seated next to and asked for help. She opened it, and sat by me until I assured her I was fine. Now, I peel off the security wrap before putting it in my bag.
    • 5 hours, 34 minutes ago
      Mick Martin likes your comment at
      Have you ever asked a stranger in public for help with hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (for example, asking someone for a snack, to stay with you, or help in some other way)?
      No, but a couple of times people I didn't know have come to my assistance when I was in need - both memorable times while traveling and I was fumbling about trying to open my emergency packet.
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    Every day with T1D is totally different from the day before, but looking back on your past couple of years with T1D, how often on average would you estimate that your blood sugar goes over 300?

    Home > LC Polls > Every day with T1D is totally different from the day before, but looking back on your past couple of years with T1D, how often on average would you estimate that your blood sugar goes over 300?
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    Aside from the initial diagnosis, have you or your child ever missed a full day of school or work because of T1D?

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    Does T1D impact where you choose to live? For example, a city with a strong endocrinology center, proximity to a hospital, an apartment on a lower floor in case you're low when coming home, etc. If so, tell us how in the comments.

    Sarah Howard
    Sarah Howard (nee Tackett) has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Manager of Marketing at T1D Exchange. Sarah and her husband live in NYC with their cat Gracie. In her spare time, she enjoys doing comedy, taking dance classes, visiting art museums, and exploring different neighborhoods in NYC.

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    2 Comments

    1. connie ker

      Take a correction dose of insulin, drink water, and do not exercise before it starts to come down into range.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Nancy Dupre

      When this has happened it’s only because I forgot to Bolus with my insulin pump for a meal or I miscalculated my carb intake.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply

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