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juju · 11-07-2002, 01:38 AM

Wow, cool! I never expected to garner someone's first post. :) Welcome to the Cellar!

The needle doesn't really hurt that much. At least, I don't think so. Of course, I convinced my wife of this so I could test her blood sugar level, and she shortly thereafter accused me of tricking her. Her immediate words were, "That hurt like shit!! You lied to me!!!". Heh heh. I didn't really lie, I just didn't think it hurt too bad. It's more like a good pinch. It's not a giant needle that draws blood. All it does it puncture your skin. Most times I had to squeeze on my finger before even one drop of blood would come out.

I find that I don't really need to do this test, though. I know myself well enough now that I realize when i'm losing energy and I eat something. It is a fun toy, though.

Also, I don't think I could ever get off sugar. It's the most reliable short-term way of fending off an attack. I quit drinking soda because of the caffeine, and that seems to have stabalized me quite a bit.

I know what you mean about telling other people about it. I kinda prefer not to, because generally they don't understand, and i'd just as soon not be pitied. But on the other hand, I find that I often have to tell people, because there's no other way to explain to someone why you must eat now. I mean, what the hell is the matter with you? Can't you just wait 10 more minutes? NO DAMMIT!! Get out of my way! I HATE YOU! Heh..and then I just to explain my outburst an hour later.

11-07-2002, 01:38 AM	#28
juju no one of consequence Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,839	Re: hypoglycemiers anonymous Wow, cool! I never expected to garner someone's first post. :) Welcome to the Cellar! The needle doesn't really hurt that much. At least, I don't think so. Of course, I convinced my wife of this so I could test her blood sugar level, and she shortly thereafter accused me of tricking her. Her immediate words were, "That hurt like shit!! You lied to me!!!". Heh heh. I didn't really lie, I just didn't think it hurt too bad. It's more like a good pinch. It's not a giant needle that draws blood. All it does it puncture your skin. Most times I had to squeeze on my finger before even one drop of blood would come out. I find that I don't really need to do this test, though. I know myself well enough now that I realize when i'm losing energy and I eat something. It is a fun toy, though. Also, I don't think I could ever get off sugar. It's the most reliable short-term way of fending off an attack. I quit drinking soda because of the caffeine, and that seems to have stabalized me quite a bit. I know what you mean about telling other people about it. I kinda prefer not to, because generally they don't understand, and i'd just as soon not be pitied. But on the other hand, I find that I often have to tell people, because there's no other way to explain to someone why you must eat now. I mean, what the hell is the matter with you? Can't you just wait 10 more minutes? NO DAMMIT!! Get out of my way! I HATE YOU! Heh..and then I just to explain my outburst an hour later. Last edited by juju; 11-07-2002 at 01:43 AM.