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Woman Gets Silent Treatment From Diabetic Friend After A Trip That Involved A Lot Of Walking
Three women walking outdoors on a path, highlighting a walking trip with a diabetic woman and friend.

Woman Gets Silent Treatment From Diabetic Friend After A Trip That Involved A Lot Of Walking

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No human being is capable of reading minds. You can’t expect another person to know exactly what you’re feeling, and it would be unreasonable to lash out at them if they fail to address a problem you may be dealing with. 

It’s a simple concept in human relationships that this woman appears not to understand. After walling herself off from her friends during an entire day of walking around the city, she suddenly began to berate them when her blood sugar dropped due to her diabetes

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    The author clarified some parts of the story

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    Diabetic hypoglycemia can have severe repercussions if left untreated 

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    Low blood sugar (a.k.a hypoglycemia) isn’t always a serious case. It can happen during prolonged hunger, when the lack of food prevents the body from producing glucose, a main energy source. 

    It may not always be a severe case for non-diabetics. However, those afflicted with the illness may have more problematic episodes that can take a turn for the worse if untreated. 

    According to the Mayo Clinic, diabetic hypoglycemia can have a wide range of symptoms. The less serious ones may include confusion, difficulty completing routine tasks, blurred or tunnel vision, muscle weakness, drowsiness, and clumsiness or loss of coordination. 

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    However, cases that may require medical attention may manifest as convulsions, feelings of utter confusion, and trouble walking or seeing clearly. 

    The worst-case scenarios are seizures, a person falling into a coma, and, in rare cases, even losing their lives. 

    In the story’s case, the friend walled herself off from her friends the entire time, refusing to interact with them. According to licensed psychologist Dr. Jonice Webb, it usually happens among people who went through emotional neglect as children. 

    The woman may have felt like an outsider during their walking trip, which hindered her from speaking up. However, she is dealing with a condition that could’ve easily escalated into something serious. 

    It was definitely up to her to let her companions know about what she was feeling. The two other women had no clue about her blood sugar dropping, and it was unreasonable for her to get mad at them.

    Most people sided with the author

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    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dealing with stuff like this from other people is the reason I always prefer to do the stuff I love to do by myself. It invariably gets ruined when the person with me starts to b***h and moan about doing something that I am having a blast doing, so it’s better for me to not take them along.

    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP is NTA, but OP probably just shouldn't have invited a friend with a known "leg injury" on an outing where there would be a lot of walking. Just because OP and her sister manage their own "leg injuries" well doesn't mean that everyone else with a leg injury will be as capable as they are.

    Pete Madge
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The friend was there during the planning. She could've just said no. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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    Fellfromthemoon
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    T1DM lady should've protested against the walking in the city part. Muscles burn sugar when in use, and loitering in a museum is a lesser physical activity than going around the city; therefore, she expected a lower carb need. As an adult with several years of experience with the disease, it is her responsibility to adjust her carb intake and physical activity.

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    Tabitha
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dealing with stuff like this from other people is the reason I always prefer to do the stuff I love to do by myself. It invariably gets ruined when the person with me starts to b***h and moan about doing something that I am having a blast doing, so it’s better for me to not take them along.

    LakotaWolf (she/her)
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OP is NTA, but OP probably just shouldn't have invited a friend with a known "leg injury" on an outing where there would be a lot of walking. Just because OP and her sister manage their own "leg injuries" well doesn't mean that everyone else with a leg injury will be as capable as they are.

    Pete Madge
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The friend was there during the planning. She could've just said no. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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    Fellfromthemoon
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    T1DM lady should've protested against the walking in the city part. Muscles burn sugar when in use, and loitering in a museum is a lesser physical activity than going around the city; therefore, she expected a lower carb need. As an adult with several years of experience with the disease, it is her responsibility to adjust her carb intake and physical activity.

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