The other day I was working on a project with a group of students from my class (also my friends). I realized my blood sugar was low and told them I'd be right back 'cause I had to get some glucose from my bag. One of my friends said, "Ohh, do diabetics crave something for that? Like a big mango, or something?"
A mango? No...not really.
It was a really weird thing to say -- definitely the first time I'd heard it!
And personally, when my blood sugar is low, I'm just trying to keep myself...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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