It's All Relative
"Are you sure you should be eating that?" is a common (rude) question asked by relatives in this setting.
What is a family celebration, holiday, birthday, or eating together?
A complication of unmanaged diabetes found in the eye.
What is retinopathy?
OR,
What is glaucoma?
Something important to pack, so I can know my blood sugar levels, when traveling.
What is my blood sugar meter (glucometer) and / or CGM (continuous glucose monitor)?
The person you contact if you need nutrition advice.
Who is my dietician?
This carbohydrate is sometimes made into toast.
What is bread?
"My grandmother died of diabetes!" is a (rude) statement made in what this circumstance.
What is when you tell someone you have diabetes?
Something they look for in my urine annually to check my kidney function.
What is protein?
OR,
What is albumin?
Something I take with me to treat a low blood sugar.
What is glucose tablets, skittles, honey stick, fruit snacks, etc. ?
The person you contact if you have an education question about diabetes.
Who is my diabetes educator?
This carbohydrate is yellow when ripe, and just half is about 15g of carbohydrate.
It is often eaten at breakfast.
What is a banana?
Asking how they can best support you.
What is a way a loved one can help someone living with diabetes?
"Everyone living with diabetes will get complications."
What is a myth (a lie)?
The amount of medication I pack when I travel.
What is double the amount that I think I'll need?
The person you contact if you have a question about a side effect of your medication.
Who is my doctor, clinical pharmacist, or healthcare provider?
This carbohydrate is a liquid, is fizzy, and just 4 ounces, or 1/2 cup, can treat a low blood sugar.
What is pop (soda)?
Looking at your blood sugar numbers, CGM data, or medications without permission.
What is a violation of privacy?
Sometimes people may feel sweaty, shaky, dizzy, confused, nauseated, hungry, numbness or tingling, etc. when they have this.
What is a low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?
Where I pack my medications and supplies when traveling by plane.
What is my carry-on luggage?
The one you contact if you have questions about medication costs.
Who is my insurance company?
This carbohydrate has lots of protein and fiber, and is often served baked, in a 3 _____ salad, with cornbread, or in soups.
What are beans?
Refusing to talk about diabetes with you.
What is being unsupportive?
Sometimes people may feel tired or fatigued, urinate often, feel very thirsty, or get blurry vision when they have this.
What is high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)?
A place I can dispose of needles / sharps when traveling by air.
What is a sharps container or biohazard bin (in public restrooms at airports)?
The person you contact to encourage you.
Who is my support person?
This carbohydrate loves to be covered in sauce, and is a favorite amongst Italians.
What is pasta?