tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post2347089893881818166..comments2023-11-07T11:27:28.658-05:00Comments on Diabetesaliciousness © 2007 - 2024: Dear Lady In The Gym Locker Roomk2http://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-41815261303854290422010-05-13T00:19:23.278-04:002010-05-13T00:19:23.278-04:00I always find that at a restaurant, when I pull ou...I always find that at a restaurant, when I pull out the test kit and the insulin pen, the waitress will come over to investigate! I use it as my sure-fire way to get "service!" haha :P<br /><br />BTW, can't believe that that woman in the gym felt it was ok to act like that. Even if she was worried about blood products and stuff, there would have been a polite way for her to approach the matter with you. She acted like a scared child. Kudos to you for standing your ground :DKaitakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755124499697549552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-22062804377441920612010-01-26T09:13:08.484-05:002010-01-26T09:13:08.484-05:00I ran across your page looking for Lady Fitness Cl...I ran across your page looking for Lady Fitness Club of America. You are certainly a strong person, definitely an inspiration.silkensoytofuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16077532048040974397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-47027750142897957192010-01-12T19:55:18.101-05:002010-01-12T19:55:18.101-05:00I had quite another experience.
I was at a very fa...I had quite another experience.<br />I was at a very fancy restaurant. I was seated on a long banquette, at table for 2 with chairs on the other side. There was a couple at the table next to us, strangers. We were served at the same time, and at the same moment we pulled out our insulin pens, grinned at each other and gave our shots. There were no words. That was all. But it makes me smile every time I think of it.whimsy2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05297905288843331074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-32039336987515246332010-01-07T20:13:00.356-05:002010-01-07T20:13:00.356-05:00I was diagnosed Type 1 33 years ago in my mid 20&#...I was diagnosed Type 1 33 years ago in my mid 20's. I knew absolutely nothing about diabetes, Type 1 or Type 2. However, I did have a vague memory of seeing someone test their urine with test tubes and Clinitest in a college dorm bathroom. I remember having a bit of the "ugh" factor seeing that and somehow dimishing my opinion of the girl testing.<br /><br />I continue to have some guilt about my uninformed dismissal of this girl and often feel that the forces of the universe said "gotha" when I was diagnosed a few years later.<br /><br />I'm not as critical as the rest of you for uninformed bystanders. Why in the world should they know anything about what we have to do in relation to testing, pumps, injections, etc.? All they see are ads about HIV and cautioning everyone about the danger of blood products.<br /><br />So yes, the gym lady probably was immature in how she reacted to the blood testing. Don't you wish you were still ignorant about diabetes because it wasn't part of your life?Casabbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-2243695905592700192010-01-07T13:40:00.789-05:002010-01-07T13:40:00.789-05:00Amazing. Scary. Ignorant. We were told just once b...Amazing. Scary. Ignorant. We were told just once by our son's grade school that he couldn't test his bg in class or on the playground because of "blood product issues" - and I very slowly and extra politely asked if they hosed down the areas with disinfectant when a child bled from a skinned knee or paper cut. No? I see.... And my son was then allowed to test or treat his diabetes whenever and wherever he wanted.<br /><br />You did the right thing by confronting the ignorance and I'm sorry you had to do it but impressed by your courage. Brava!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-84999674547001471182010-01-07T13:38:40.605-05:002010-01-07T13:38:40.605-05:00You're going to hate me for a moment, but keep...You're going to hate me for a moment, but keep reading. I can understand her point of view. Our society is so freaked out by blood and bodily fluids it's like it should become it's own 4 letter word. And more so by blood it seems. I can completely understand her freaking out a little bit. And you know how it is. We correct people on d-sterotypes on an almost daily basis! And it sounds like she very much had some sterotypes of her own. You just want to break out into the "hallelujah chorus" when you find someone who understands about diabetes. Do I think she was wrong with the way she handled it? Absolutely. I'm like you. Say it to my face. Not behind my back. I commend you for the way that you handled it. (It's what we all love about your posts!) But what I love is the way people around you stood up for you as well. (Although they could've done it alittle sooner). Often when we think we're battling things alone, we find that there is a cheering squad. Sounds like you've got one at the gym. Keep it up!--Gotta try one of those aqua boot camps too.Tracinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-34754331124676525882010-01-07T13:09:29.522-05:002010-01-07T13:09:29.522-05:00I'm not saying anything that hasn't been s...I'm not saying anything that hasn't been said, but man, am I glad you spoke up. You handled it super well too. I become a bumbling idiot when I'm really upset, LOL, so I wouldn't have been half as well-spoken.<br /><br />That lady really does deserve a kick in the head, BTW, to hopefully dislodge the part of her brain that rules empathy and compassion since apparently, it's broken.Lee Ann Thillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444534323119682711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-68774341969674297662010-01-07T12:58:28.362-05:002010-01-07T12:58:28.362-05:00K2-
I know I'm late but "OH no she didn&...K2-<br /><br />I know I'm late but "OH no she didn't?!?" I am so glad you stood up for yourself. What is up with ppl today?!? I think somethings in the freaking air. TKO for K2!Cherisehttp://www.diabetesdaily.com/nicole/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-27922686691053132292010-01-06T18:39:28.030-05:002010-01-06T18:39:28.030-05:00ok, so this is me with every paragraph:
oh no.
H...ok, so this is me with every paragraph:<br /><br />oh no. <br />HELL no...<br />aw heeeeeelll to the NO! <br /><br />I'm all for people being curious and asking questions, but this ignorant B is a whole other thing. <br />You handled her ignorance with class, my friend!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054889785433330600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-37340200913007787932010-01-06T16:12:05.399-05:002010-01-06T16:12:05.399-05:00BRAVO! Sounds like you did a great job (and an im...BRAVO! Sounds like you did a great job (and an impressive workout). <br /><br />I'm Type 1 and test several times a day too. At this point I do it pretty publicly if that's where I am when I'm going to eat or not feeling well. People look at my pump (and random wires hanging out) sometimes but don't generally ask. I have a feeling I would have heard some of the comments you got and others if I asked them directly if they had questions. Maybe I will next time. It seems so odd to think of someone being bothered by you testing! Annoying!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228064709020573235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-67672398141869384852010-01-06T09:59:16.750-05:002010-01-06T09:59:16.750-05:00Wow, I've never encounterd such outward hostil...Wow, I've never encounterd such outward hostility, and I'm so sorry you did. Great on-your-feet thinking, and way to use her as a motivator for your workout!Carolhttp://progresstrumpsperfection.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-17757224421905724272010-01-06T09:18:15.482-05:002010-01-06T09:18:15.482-05:00Good job!Good job!ME and Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894340458170530963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-53666848745326888752010-01-06T08:21:39.502-05:002010-01-06T08:21:39.502-05:00Great blog, only just found it but I'll be bac...Great blog, only just found it but I'll be back!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856632081676454286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-15388487895379979372010-01-06T01:03:28.620-05:002010-01-06T01:03:28.620-05:00What a star!
In the first few months after I was d...What a star!<br />In the first few months after I was diagnosed I felt awkward testing in public. I told my husband that I didn't want anyone who saw me to feel uncomfortable. His response? You have to live with this for the rest of your life, so if they are uncomfortable seeing you for 5 seconds, it's just too bad for them!!!<br /><br />I have never worried about it since :)<br />NadineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-64439673424168572822010-01-05T23:33:26.258-05:002010-01-05T23:33:26.258-05:00Yay. Thanks for helping us all--confronting one ar...Yay. Thanks for helping us all--confronting one arsehole at a time. It's amazing that people turn into diabetes police at the drop of a...blood sample. Or, when you eat a piece of cake. Or when they think you need to test your blood sugar. (At times I like the reminder from my husband, but not ALL the time!) It's good to stop them in their nosy tracks. I do that, and then ask if they want to become educated. Some do, some don't.@nnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17645005252583061287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-78617695366556865412010-01-05T22:19:02.299-05:002010-01-05T22:19:02.299-05:00That Philadelphia whore! Well handled, Kelly.That Philadelphia whore! Well handled, Kelly.Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03252423353276583308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-18295522742815703022010-01-05T21:30:08.688-05:002010-01-05T21:30:08.688-05:00I SO want to be you when I grow up! I suppose I&#...I SO want to be you when I grow up! I suppose I'll start experiencing things like this soon. I CAN'T WAIT! BRING IT! and your little dog too!<br /><br />You make us proud oh, Queen Diazon. Thanks for continually giving us inspiration.babscampbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238777870909035935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-46531102366705282732010-01-05T20:05:45.804-05:002010-01-05T20:05:45.804-05:00rifreakingdiculous.
but, hey, you go girl!!rifreakingdiculous. <br /><br />but, hey, you go girl!!Rachelhttp://talesofmy30s.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-89336994787366788012010-01-05T20:03:49.468-05:002010-01-05T20:03:49.468-05:00What an ignorant biotch she was !!! I love it when...What an ignorant biotch she was !!! I love it when diabetics stand our ground . You rock girl !!!phoneladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15941892184117571313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-288532907899847352010-01-05T18:41:36.629-05:002010-01-05T18:41:36.629-05:00Fantastic! I hate when people stare at me while I...Fantastic! I hate when people stare at me while I'm testing. The worst for me is in restaurants, for some reason.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959249038369058828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-16122682544209889502010-01-05T16:53:31.621-05:002010-01-05T16:53:31.621-05:00¡shaZAM!¡shaZAM!Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-50746578146069444592010-01-05T16:33:51.866-05:002010-01-05T16:33:51.866-05:00I can't believe some people....Good for you th...I can't believe some people....Good for you though! I get some weird looks at work at the gym and have had a coworker tell me to go test in the locker rooms, but I told him no.<br /><br />Ignorant people need to go away. Sorry you have to deal with the lady :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-13242601438807230302010-01-05T16:33:37.541-05:002010-01-05T16:33:37.541-05:00First off, let me say that YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!
Sh...First off, let me say that YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!<br />She's one of those people that I'd like to somehow give them a magical diabetes-pill for a week just so they could have a glipse of what we deal with. Some people can be so stupid!SarahKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04037582794745300535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-24398682558185416492010-01-05T16:32:47.802-05:002010-01-05T16:32:47.802-05:00I can't believe some people....Good for you th...I can't believe some people....Good for you though! I get some weird looks at work at the gym and have had a coworker tell me to go test in the locker rooms, but I told him no.<br /><br />Ignorant people need to go away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-23024189725673483082010-01-05T16:15:34.508-05:002010-01-05T16:15:34.508-05:00She chose the wrong person (well, she actually cho...She chose the wrong person (well, she actually chose the right person as you gave her just what she deserved - calm, responsible answers).<br />Yay for you!meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217152983030885746noreply@blogger.com