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@chronicelliee I went through some time where low blood sugar = feeling nauseous. That was a treat!

having a low bloodsugar but not being hungry makes NO SENSE like does my body just not care???

@helloitislivy We have issues because outdoor cats like to visit our indoor cats. In the middle of the night. At our windows. It’s lovely to wake up to our 3 cats attacking each other because “tHe OuTdOoR cAtS aRe HeRe” 🙀

People who argue that they should be allowed to let their cats outside unattended have clearly never worked a second in animal rescue. Please listen to animal rescue workers. Do not let your cats outside.

@Pancreassassin IV medication. I spent 3 days in hospital. Once stable they gave me a picc line to continue the medication from home, think it was another 12 days… The pain was unreal. And I was so tired. Literally could not stay awake for more than a few minutes

@Pancreassassin Do they have any idea what is causing your headaches? Back in 2021 I had terrible headaches for a few weeks, then migraines. Nothing helped. All tests came back negative. They treated me for meningitis and the medication worked. 🤷‍♀️

@ShopprsDrugMart is your app bugging out? I placed a refill order for a prescription Tuesday, July 25 and it’s still not ready. Script is for insulin. Typically a medication that’s in stock.

@jfbisson4 🤩 thank you! Top 2 Q’s: 1. Do users also have the ability to insert components from the plugin? Or is it look-up only? 2. Was all the component information pulled using the REST API? If not, how was this done?

@saravd89 Yeah! What's on your mind?

@jfbisson4 re: #config23 Plug-in showcase. First off, thank you. Second, wow. If one has follow-up Q’s around the component plugin you shared…would you entertain them? 👀

@AmandaMGoetz @ALiS0NLAURA Getting my IUD inserted was an incredibly painful procedure. No one prepared me for the pain!

Update from IUD swap. Just woke up from 5 hour nap. It was a really painful 3 mins. Things that helped (thank you @ALiS0NLAURA for the tips): - ate 1 hour before - took Xanax 1 hour before - took 800mg ibuprofen 30 mins before - orgasm to soften cervix 30 mins before (yes, really) - smelled eucalyptus essential oil right before - deep breaths and cried - home to sleep Women are superheroes. Love you all!

In our data at @YMCAWorkWell, feeling unappreciated is one of the biggest reasons why people are leaving their jobs. If you're looking to build a culture of appreciation at work, dropping the mindset of "why would I thank someone for doing their job?" is a great place to start.

@avisualtinkle I’ve never heard that lows are rotting our brains?!? My endo has not given me a strict percentage to strive for. When I was way tighter on my control I got told to “watch” that I wasn’t dipping low daily.

Ok my fellow diabetics I had my Endo appointment this morning. She was happy with my a1c but I spend about 4% of my life low and she DID NOT LIKE THIS. She said she wants it less than 1%. Is this even possible?!?!? She said every time I have a low it’s rotting my brain 😩

@type1christine Travel and eat all the foods without taking insulin?! 🍕🍝🍩🎂🍪🥙

@itstayuh One of my therapists years ago gave me this mantra “action before motivation”. Reminding myself to start *doing* before I *think* (ie talk myself out of it). It’s not fancy, but has stuck with me over the years.

does anyone have any self motivating advice? I used to be highly motivated with a strong sense of willpower that has seemingly disappeared with my health decline. Open to suggestions

@Pancreassassin Not all hero’s wear capes!

Although the world is a little dimmer today, it is brighter than it was before Katie lit a torch that burned bright. We lost an amazing and inspiring human, but hers is a light that will never go out. You can support Katie's family at this GoFundMe : bit.ly/41BKzSH

@fckdiabetess Got my results back, a1C stayed at 6.8. I’m shocked! But happy to still be in the 6’s 🥹

@saravd89 small changes in your daily habits can make a huge impact.. you got this 🦾

A1c went from 8.9 to 8.8 some progress is better than none, but I can do better

Unpopular opinion (?) How anyone finds California shutters appealing is beyond me. #straightugly

Gave notice at my job 2 weeks ago. This past week I have had SO MANY low blood sugars. Guess I made the right decision cause stress was effing with my blood sugars?! Yeeeeeeep. #DoC #diabetes #insulinsensitivity

@TheEmyLaCroix Have received ticket for this in the past. Was literally in the house for 5 minutes grabbing something I forgot #didntknow I’m in Ontario, 🇨🇦

Is it illegal to parallel park facing the wrong way, or does it just FEEL illegal?

@BenRavenPDF I don’t recall my “takeover” date. Pre-insulin pump which happened at ~11. Regardless, looking back on it now, whatever age, it was too young.