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By *illanelle OP   Woman
over a year ago

Ryde, Isle of Wight

I have diabetes and my blood sugar has crashed. I'm trying to make instant noodles while shaking uncontrollably.

Also, there's a massive terrifying insect in my bedroom.

Send help!

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By *echnosonic_BrummieMan
over a year ago

Willenhall

I can't help thinking that holding a boiling kettle whilst having a medical episode is not a good idea. I'm not diabetic so don't know what to suggest...keeping a pack of boiled sweets handy, perhaps?

What sort of insect is it? Is it a beetle? Does it fly, walk or jump? The good news is that "big" insects are rarely harmful in this country. Bees and wasps aside the most painful/dangerous insects are probably horse flies, mosquitoes and fleas - none of which are "big".

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By *illanelle OP   Woman
over a year ago

Ryde, Isle of Wight


"I can't help thinking that holding a boiling kettle whilst having a medical episode is not a good idea. I'm not diabetic so don't know what to suggest...keeping a pack of boiled sweets handy, perhaps?

What sort of insect is it? Is it a beetle? Does it fly, walk or jump? The good news is that "big" insects are rarely harmful in this country. Bees and wasps aside the most painful/dangerous insects are probably horse flies, mosquitoes and fleas - none of which are "big". "

I have a stash of hypo-be-gone foodstuffs. My blood sugar is coming up now

The monster insect flies, sounds very rattley and HUGE! I think it's either a stag beetle or a dirty stop out dragonfly.

I know both are harmless but I'm also terrified whatever it is is going to fly into my face

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair


"I have diabetes and my blood sugar has crashed. I'm trying to make instant noodles while shaking uncontrollably.

Also, there's a massive terrifying insect in my bedroom.

Send help!"

If you're shaking uncontrollably perhaps fill a cocktail shaker with ice, gin and Vermouth. Voila!

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By *illanelle OP   Woman
over a year ago

Ryde, Isle of Wight


"I have diabetes and my blood sugar has crashed. I'm trying to make instant noodles while shaking uncontrollably.

Also, there's a massive terrifying insect in my bedroom.

Send help!

If you're shaking uncontrollably perhaps fill a cocktail shaker with ice, gin and Vermouth. Voila! "

Genius!

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

Open up a jar of expensive Olay creme. It'll attract the insects.

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By *echnosonic_BrummieMan
over a year ago

Willenhall


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The monster insect flies, sounds very rattley and HUGE! I think it's either a stag beetle or a dirty stop out dragonfly.

I know both are harmless but I'm also terrified whatever it is is going to fly into my face "

Rattley (not buzzing) means it isn't a bee, wasp or horsefly. It could be a dragonfly, damselfly, moth or a beetle.

Dragonflies and damselflies are normally found near water; unless you live near a reservoir, canal, river or similar it's unlikely to be one of these close cousins.

Large beetles rarely venture indoors and Stag beetles (the largrest) are rare outside the home counties (South East). They rarely fly as they are ground beetles and are normally found near trees or rotting wood.

If neither of the above apply it's probably a big moth. Try turning the light off and opening a window (leave the room after turning the light off if necessary)

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.


"I have diabetes and my blood sugar has crashed. I'm trying to make instant noodles while shaking uncontrollably.

Also, there's a massive terrifying insect in my bedroom.

Send help!"

I fear by the time I get there it might be too late and the insect might have already devoured you

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By *illanelle OP   Woman
over a year ago

Ryde, Isle of Wight

I've had a dragonfly in the flat before. It's stuck in the sash window I think.

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By *illanelle OP   Woman
over a year ago

Ryde, Isle of Wight


"I fear by the time I get there it might be too late and the insect might have already devoured you "

Dammit

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.


"I've had a dragonfly in the flat before. It's stuck in the sash window I think. "

Oh an old friend then

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By *illanelle OP   Woman
over a year ago

Ryde, Isle of Wight


"I've had a dragonfly in the flat before. It's stuck in the sash window I think.

Oh an old friend then "

Repeat offender

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.


"I've had a dragonfly in the flat before. It's stuck in the sash window I think.

Oh an old friend then

Repeat offender"

It's good news that your blood sugars are returning to an acceptable level.

Should the dragon fly , fly into face just think of it as an extra source of protein

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By *echnosonic_BrummieMan
over a year ago

Willenhall


"I've had a dragonfly in the flat before. It's stuck in the sash window I think. "

But...dragonflies are cool! They're the fastest flying insects and can immediately stop, hover, fly backwards or change direction instantly. They're like the helicopters of the insect world. They're also harmless to people.

If you're superstitious (admittedly, I'm not) dragonfly visits are supposed to be a sign of good luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Really glad you've been able to control your sugers I really do understand the struggle.

Regarding the insect just borrow me honestly they are attracted to me and I get a eaten alive while my husband they don't even attempt to nibble.

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK

I hope you are feeling better, managed to get some rest and the insect didn't disturb you too much!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Feel your pain OP and glad your pot noddle did

The trick and got you normal again.

Only piece of advice I’d give as a fellow diabetic of 25 years standing and being out of control running at between 20 and 35 daily is if you’re not already on one then push your specialist to get you on a pump.

My levels are normal for the first time and I never go low which is a bonus and no more injections.

I find using a chainsaw and going low is always a fun combination to liven up your day!!!!

Best of luck OP.

T

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