I left my meter at home when we went to church Saturday night. Not a big deal, usually, as we live very close but…
Dexcom started beeping halfway through and said I was low (50 something). I opened my purse and silently cursed (very silently as I was in church…) when I realized I’d left the meter at home. I didn’t feel low but… It was also a new sensor, but… I thought I’d swallow a couple of Skittles, just in case. Well, damn. They weren’t in my purse either. They were on the kitchen counter, next to the meter.
Left the church – went to my car – got a very warm juice box (ick) and drank it. Then I went back into church.
When I got home, BG was 213. Guess Dexcom was wrong…
Tonight I will put another juice box in my car. I will put a package of Skittles in my purse and one in the car.
And hopefully, I’ll remember my meter in the morning.
Meanwhile, I think I’ll buy another mini OneTouch to keep in my office (I work at the church).
And yes, I know I should have some glucose tabs. I’ve bought them and never used them and then they expire. Maybe I’ll add that to my list of things I should really do…
I giggled that you cursed quietly. Glad you weren’t low – sorry you went high. I keep smarties in my purse for the kids – taste better than tabs.
The never ending list of things to do……..ah, bugger.
Glad it’s better now
it sucks how sometimes forgetfulness results in so much consequence with us.
gross to the warm juice box!
me too…chuckled at the “quiet” curse…b/c you were at church.
Hate when I forget stuff. xo
The quiet cursing made me giggle, too.
I will join the gigglers. Sometimes there is just too much to remember! Glad you are okay.
You know, Colleen, those One Touch mini’s don’t even come with a few strips. You’d think they could include just a couple…..
I kept a spare meter at work but never used it, only to find that the one time I needed it, the battery had gone dead…..
You did the right thing – better to correct down a high than pass out from a low!! And the second meter to keep at work is a great idea!!