tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post1323337446775490346..comments2023-12-20T05:43:38.163-05:00Comments on The Princess and The Pump: A Type 1 Diabetes Blog: The Scariest Night of My LIfeHallie Addingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331775099035220917noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-12082434242153653172015-10-27T14:53:34.610-04:002015-10-27T14:53:34.610-04:00I saw this post on Pinterest. My husband was diagn...I saw this post on Pinterest. My husband was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last month. We're still figuring out how his body reacts and he drops into the 50s frequently. He goes into a fog, he gets confused and mean and isn't himself when he's that low. Every time we get his sugars back up he feels so much better and doesn't understand why they make me so scared. He tells me I overreact and that it's not a big deal. A few nights ago I had him read this story of your terrifying night and it finally finally clicked for him that it is a big deal and that things can get serious fast. Last night he was feeling "a little low" and tested at 38! Because of your story he took it seriously. Because of your story he asked for and accepted my help getting him back up as quickly and safely as possible. After words he asked if we could read the glucagon instructions again and be ready to use it if ever needed. I'm not exaggerating when I say that your sharing has changed my husband's perspective and may have saved his life. Thank you & God bless you Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719428162876408820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-82806349924404477832012-05-19T10:53:17.523-04:002012-05-19T10:53:17.523-04:00I'm reading this right now. I can say that I&#...I'm reading this right now. I can say that I've got tears in my eyes, and I'm shaking. Thank Lord she is okay, and still fights on. She is the most beautiful little girl, and she deserves more than this.<br /><br />I'm the diabetic in my family. I've had it for 9 years this summer, and I have forgotten how dangerous diabetes can be. <br /><br />As the one living with it, you don't really think about how it can affect you or that you possibly could die from it - you just live through it day by day. I don't remember anything else, diabetes has been my life, and you can't really worry all the time. Eventually you end up playing it down.<br /><br />I've come to that point, tending to take everything not so serious. Nothing has ever happened yet. Why should I worry?<br /><br />After reading this I realize that there's a chance that things can go really bad. And you never know before it actually happens. I don't have a glucagon-kit. I don't have a cgm. I've never had a seizure due to my diabetes or been so low that I can't think or treat myself. I usually wake up during the night when I'm low.<br /><br />You've made me realize I need to be more concious about the risks with diabetes. I won't be afraid, but more careful and responsible about my diabetes. <br /><br />Thank you so much for reminding me. It must've been very hard to write this, to basically go through that horrible night again. Take care of your gorgeous daughter, and I'm thinking of her.Rebecca Nordinhttp://rebeccalovisafoto.blogg.senoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-71150351931040330842011-08-17T12:54:18.480-04:002011-08-17T12:54:18.480-04:00Oh thanks, I am sitting here at working trying to ...Oh thanks, I am sitting here at working trying to fight back the tears. :)<br /><br />No really thank you for posting about your experience. We were diagnosed 18 months ago and thank God nothing like this has occurred. I think about it all the time. My daughter is at school right now and after reading this I want to head over there and pick her up.<br /><br />I am glad everything turned out okay.Matt McGuirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321384990656935629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-55075823001630307952011-06-01T03:11:09.631-04:002011-06-01T03:11:09.631-04:00Just came across your blog. My daughter (type 1 fo...Just came across your blog. My daughter (type 1 for 6 years) just suffered her second seizure this week,the first was nearly 3 years ago. I completely identify with your anxiety. No matter how diligent you are unfortunately these severe hypo episodes can and do happen! My daughter is now a teenager and the angst of overnight sleep overs, parties and driving are so very stressful, In the back of your mind is always the anxiety that one day those dreaded seizures will occur!! Here's hoping neither of our girls ever experiences another!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547190023377784732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-61680748823575803902011-05-30T13:16:11.484-04:002011-05-30T13:16:11.484-04:00OMG - I'm so behind on commenting. My heart go...OMG - I'm so behind on commenting. My heart goes out to you!! Not sure what else to say... except that I hope nothing like this EVER EVER happens again.AmyThttp://www.diabetesmine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-21342222201893936642011-05-09T22:23:34.970-04:002011-05-09T22:23:34.970-04:00I am just reading this now and am so, so sorry for...I am just reading this now and am so, so sorry for what you and your daughter have been through. I am SO glad she is okay, and that you guys came out on the other side of this. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and big hugs to you and your girlKerri.http://www.sixuntilme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-5304848443853822752011-05-09T22:23:33.867-04:002011-05-09T22:23:33.867-04:00I am just reading this now and am so, so sorry for...I am just reading this now and am so, so sorry for what you and your daughter have been through. I am SO glad she is okay, and that you guys came out on the other side of this. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and big hugs to you and your girlKerri.http://www.sixuntilme.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-11407737985638488072011-05-08T12:32:05.753-04:002011-05-08T12:32:05.753-04:00Wow! What a nightmare, i really feel for you havin...Wow! What a nightmare, i really feel for you having to have gone through that. Very scary story and it brought tears to my eyes. <br /><br />Since diagnosed I have always had great respect for those who have had diabetes from very young ages and now especially their parents!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192273125440548745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-85601390071753920642011-05-08T01:08:16.561-04:002011-05-08T01:08:16.561-04:00Couldn't help but cry when I read this. This h...Couldn't help but cry when I read this. This happened to me years ago, when I was about twenty years old. I have such a hard time thinking about a young child going through that (not to mention, her poor parents!). Hope she is doing much better and never has another one of those nights. Thankfully I haven't had another in the last fifteen years. I wrote about mine recently as well in my blog, kind of as therapy for me. Thanks for sharing your story.Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350974950751807282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-32457429900112184382011-05-07T10:23:20.525-04:002011-05-07T10:23:20.525-04:00I don't know what to say except I'm sorry ...I don't know what to say except I'm sorry and thank you. <br /><br />I'm again sorry you all had to experience this. And very thankful that you have shared this with us so we may learn.Lorraine of "This is Caleb..."https://www.blogger.com/profile/09315834486942916744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-28647952828269849612011-05-06T14:58:48.601-04:002011-05-06T14:58:48.601-04:00My little sister Kaitlyn has Type 1 also, my mom s...My little sister Kaitlyn has Type 1 also, my mom shared your blog posting on Facebook today and I read it (when I normally never do). What a terrifying night. Kaitlyn has not had any severe complications of diabetes yet, she's been diagnosed now for 4 years, and I hope she never does. That little girl is the light of my life, and I waited 18 years for a little sister. I know that without a doubt, we will probably face something like this and I cannot even fathom how it feels. I wish I knew exactly how to convey in words what I am thinking for you, but words are evading me at the moment. I am thankful for you and your family, that your daughter is ok. I hope and pray you do not have to endure another episode like this any time in the near future.Violet Photography & Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00958559758656346408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-14165594768493424152011-05-05T19:55:29.921-04:002011-05-05T19:55:29.921-04:00I just wanted to say I am so glad that she is okay...I just wanted to say I am so glad that she is okay. I am so sorry you and your husband are having to deal with the emotional aftermath. THank you for sharing your story and being brave enough to put it out there. I hate D and I hate what it does to us. The fewar, the worry and the loss. You are an amazing mom! Big hugs to you and yours tonight!Shannon@ The New Normal Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279602870904163459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-86073149144911870812011-05-05T11:39:10.289-04:002011-05-05T11:39:10.289-04:00Thank you for sharing that!!!!! I am so sorry you ...Thank you for sharing that!!!!! I am so sorry you went through this and you are so great for sharing it with the rest of us. After I type this I am going to rubberband another syringe around the glucagon.my sweet girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423714230991547160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-49454860305092048292011-05-05T01:34:09.570-04:002011-05-05T01:34:09.570-04:00Hey, sorry that happened to you guys. It sucks, I ...Hey, sorry that happened to you guys. It sucks, I know.Check your FB messages. I sent you some info and my number in there. If you need anything, including a calm voice to help you through another one, please dont hesitate to call, day or night.Kymnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-74627418119443736702011-05-04T18:12:54.883-04:002011-05-04T18:12:54.883-04:00Wow...I am so sorry you all had to go through this...Wow...I am so sorry you all had to go through this and so thankful everything turned out okay. I started looking at your blog from looking at Laura Houstons on facebook. Even though my son as had diabetes for over 7 years we don't have a strong diabetes community around us other than at camp once a year. So finding these blogs on here and hearing from other moms is such a wonderful thing, even if there are things that are hard to hear. You are such a strong woman and sound like a wonderful mother and you were definitely being watched over that night. God Bless you all and thank you so much for sharing so much of yourself and your life.Carrie Greenwalt Brettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-8244284429531470192011-05-04T10:55:59.902-04:002011-05-04T10:55:59.902-04:00You have my deepest admiration for your calm under...You have my deepest admiration for your calm under such dire circumstances. You did what you had to do and took care of your precious child. I am glad she is okay.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088162906754134463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-35706577611156465522011-05-04T02:02:46.567-04:002011-05-04T02:02:46.567-04:00SCARY, SCARY, SCARY!!! SO glad Sweets is okay!
Th...SCARY, SCARY, SCARY!!! SO glad Sweets is okay!<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing this. <br /><br />Love to you, Jason and Sweets!Heidi / D-Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203534776909805264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-9597876773191684352011-05-04T02:02:45.282-04:002011-05-04T02:02:45.282-04:00SCARY, SCARY, SCARY!!! SO glad Sweets is okay!
Th...SCARY, SCARY, SCARY!!! SO glad Sweets is okay!<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing this. <br /><br />Love to you, Jason and Sweets!Heidi / D-Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203534776909805264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-66008470051636907862011-05-03T22:56:31.286-04:002011-05-03T22:56:31.286-04:00Just wanted to say HUGE (((HUGS!!))) We have lived...Just wanted to say HUGE (((HUGS!!))) We have lived through one seizure as well and there is nothing like it. Nothing like seeing the vacancy in the eyes and wondering if you're ever going to get your little girl back again. I'm so glad that everything worked out well and that she's back to her normal self. I hope that you, too, can find a normalcy. I can't help but listen to your song that is playing "our God is greater, our God is stronger." He WILL be with you each day, helping you to find some kind of peace and hope. ((HUGS!))tiffanie1717https://www.blogger.com/profile/11123844431749934447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-39087407462819729382011-05-03T22:25:40.073-04:002011-05-03T22:25:40.073-04:00May God bless your family! You will be in my pray...May God bless your family! You will be in my prayers.Our Diabetic Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16393427566036373398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-43822411854012423932011-05-03T18:54:05.338-04:002011-05-03T18:54:05.338-04:00Hallie we've been there - it's horrible an...Hallie we've been there - it's horrible and it changes everything, at least it did for us. I am thankful she is okay and know that eventually you guys will relax a little bit more than you are right now, but that vigilance just got more extreme I know, oh how I know. I am so sorry you guys had to go through this, diabetes is tough alone yet knowing that the one way to treat it is also the cause of other scary reactions is so awful. I am just so so thankful you are all okay.<br />Take care friend and thank you for sharing this with us online, thank you for being so detailed about it so that others will know. <br />((Hugs))Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210820513382353417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-77909598218411768702011-05-03T18:02:12.678-04:002011-05-03T18:02:12.678-04:00Wow. I've never met you, but I am childhood fr...Wow. I've never met you, but I am childhood friends with Kelly Einhorn Pankratz, and she just posted a link to your blog about this night you experienced with YOUR blessing, as she describes her children. I don't have diabetes. The only actual experience I have with it is a mother who has given herself Type II through her poor eating and exercise habits for 40 years, and a student in my sophomore Health class who recently died - undiagnosed - of Type I. The language you, Kelly, and so many other T1 moms (as you so courageously refer to yourselves) speak is foreign to most of the rest of us. I hear Kelly use so many of the same words as you have, in your new, coerced vocabulary. Though I don't know the actual meaning of many of the terms, as a Health teacher and your care in describing, and my care in reading, I think I get it. At the very least, I felt my own heart rate rise as I read your recollection of your experience, and I think of Kelly's little Levi almost daily - though I never met him and haven't even seen Kelly since we were both in our late 20s. I wish you strength, continued courage, answers, and support...in all of the ways both people and God provide those things.Julie Sextonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-10792483903988531562011-05-03T16:37:41.955-04:002011-05-03T16:37:41.955-04:00God bless you. I would've been just as shaky ...God bless you. I would've been just as shaky and freaked out. I'm so sorry you had to deal with it, but thank you for sharing your very real story. If nothing else, it gives us the warning to be ready. We just got a new glucagon set yesterday (ours was out of date). You will still be shaken up for a while-hug your sweetpea and hold her tight. She's still here, and we are thankful. <3 HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864147601205439993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-74579432246673571512011-05-03T15:53:20.167-04:002011-05-03T15:53:20.167-04:00OK, so, I just sobbed my way through reading your ...OK, so, I just sobbed my way through reading your story.... partially for you, and partially because I had a similar night not all that long ago. That was the night that I became 100% convinced that DD has guardian angels-- the ones who woke me from a dead sleep with an urgent feeling to go check her NOW. There's no other explanation. I'm sure that's what made you grab that monitor, too. <br /><br />So glad Sweets is ok... and I pray that you will be ok with all of it soon, too. It took me a while to not wake up for every single check with a feeling of panic, but eventually I started feeling "normal" again. I pray this happens for you soon!<br /><br />::hug::Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586345335424142815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3255735347955921173.post-43722234156591405152011-05-03T15:49:28.744-04:002011-05-03T15:49:28.744-04:00I had the hardest time just reading this post. I ...I had the hardest time just reading this post. I can't imagine having to write it. So glad you were there for SP. Thanks for the reminder that you can never be too prepared.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030783893373288244noreply@blogger.com