Nyxks Musings

Tag: PWD

  • #dsma Chat n Reply – W8

    —

    by

    Nyx
    in

    Topic: Meters & Insulin Pumps-the most important part of a PWD’s life Q1. Your thoughts on overnight pump replacements vs having a back up on hand? No idea since the pump has nothing to do with my own treatment as a Diabetic, but as to having a back up on hand, I feel that one…

  • #dsma Chat n Reply – W7

    —

    by

    Nyx
    in

    Topic 1: Driving and Diabetes Q1. Do you test before you drive? I always test before I drive now that I’m on insulin – I know that driving for me is a stressor ad it can shot my levels up or bottom me out, so I have to make sure I’m in a stable zone…

  • #dsma Chat n Reply – Week 4

    —

    by

    Nyx
    in

    Questions Q1. Which do you prefer PWD (Person with Diabetes) or Diabetic? Why? Either term works for me, though I am sure the average person would just look at anyone who said “Hi, I’m Nyx and I’m a PWD” chuckles – I’d sure one would get rather confused to say the least. But saying “I…

  • #dsma Chat n Reply – Week 2

    —

    by

    Nyx
    in

    Questions: Do you consider diabetes an illness? An Illness doesn’t last for long, it has a cure and thus far D doesn’t have a cure so no I do not consider it to be an illness. As a PWD, do you consider yourself ill/sick?No I do not consider myself Ill much less sick by having…