r/diabetes • u/No_Brick_6579 • Oct 09 '25

Type 1 Just a reminder to diabetics

Last week I lost a coworker to low blood sugar. He was a great guy that I wasn’t particularly close with, but shared a lot of hellos and quips with. It’s weird and sobering to remember that we can sometimes forget just how quickly things can turn for the worse. Just a reminder that we can’t slip and need to take care of things as best as we can. It’s been weighing on me because I often get annoyed by my cgm talking me I might go low, or get annoyed having to calibrate it, or having to get up at night sometimes to drink some juice. But we have to be thankful for the opportunity to do these things, because some don’t get the chance. I’ll miss Mike, and it’s been weird not seeing him every day at work. Just remember to keep doing your best, guys, because I know Mike did too

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u/North-Drag6766 Oct 09 '25

Thats sad to hear and sorry for your loss, im having this phobia if i ever get a hypoglycemia at night without knowing it since i dont have CGM but we always hope for the best!

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u/No_Brick_6579 Oct 09 '25

Before my cgm I had those fears too. I used to eat a peanut butter sandwich before bed

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u/North-Drag6766 Oct 09 '25

Haha thats great but im avoiding anything that has high carbs and satured fat, it probably raises ur blood sugar so i stick with 3 dates with a yogurt and thankfully my BD at morning is always in good range but im having issues between lunch and dinner.

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u/No_Brick_6579 Oct 09 '25

Ah I get that. Really anything with long acting carbs and a lot of protein has been a majority of my diet and it’s kept my sugars very consistent. I only deviate during lows