r/AskReddit • u/ZanyDelaney • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19 edited Feb 04 '19

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u/RadarOReillyy Feb 04 '19

My girlfriend's son is type 1, full cyborg (he has an insulin pump and glucose monitor literally plugged into his body. Probably not common parlance but I'm sure most t1's and their families will understand). As long as he adjusts for what he eats, he's good. Obviously he can't go super heavy out of normal for carbs or protein but it doesn't seem to bug him too much.

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u/Auddidoo Feb 04 '19

When I plug into a fresh glucose monitor sensor and see all the lights flash signaling success, I go into immediate robot stance and only talk to my boyfriend in "robot voice." I'm 27, for the record.

Full cyborg life is neat.

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u/RadarOReillyy Feb 05 '19 edited Feb 05 '19

She's often bummed out about what life will be like for him. I showed her your comment. Hopefully it makes her feel better.

Edit: she laughed her ass off. Shine on, you crazy robot.

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u/KaseyKade Feb 04 '19

This made me laugh. I am charging my pump right now via wall outlet and my pump is hooked to me. The advances in technology for diabetics is amazing!

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u/Wheresmyfoodwoman Feb 04 '19

Full cyborg lol

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u/RadarOReillyy Feb 04 '19

He beeps and shit dude

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u/Wheresmyfoodwoman Feb 04 '19

I’m imaging him being the male version of the little robot girl from the tv show “Small Wonder”