I mentioned that I was getting sugar lows to my MO a few weeks ago. She seemed skeptical and told me I don't have diabetes (I was like, I know I don't have diabetes, that's not what I said). She said, and I'm paraphrasing, "Tons of people have hypoglycemia and there's nothing anyone can do about it. Just make sure you eat enough protein and keep a snack available"
I know I could die from it, and there have been a few times where I feel like I'm going to pass out if I don't get food into me. She didn't seem to concerned.
My friend has type 1 diabetes and I was at her place last night. We checked my blood a couple times and I was at 4.4 and 4.1, that was after supper then after a snack. And that was me feeling "normal". She didn't even want to let me drive home and gave me a granola bar... But I also don't want to lose my career. I love what I do. I would love to have my test strips covered and see an endocrinologist and a dietitian, but not if it means losing my career. My trade is a G2, an I'm already on a G3 PCAT for another condition. It's scary to think that going for medical help could spell the end of my career.