Anonymous
This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff
Dayton, United States
Big farmer
Today, my mom tried to convince me to throw out my insulin shots because she read a chain email that claimed they "cause cancer". FML
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NotCollegeBound 17
"Well, Mom, not taking insulin causes death."
nickie_94 18
Does she also believe vaccines cause autism?
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NotCollegeBound 17
"Well, Mom, not taking insulin causes death."
Brandi_Faith 34
Tell your mom you won't have to worry about cancer when you get Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) go into a coma and die. My brother didn't take his insulin for awhile (he was never properly educated on his diabetes unfortunately) and had DKA and almost died. DKA is some serious stuff and messing with your insulin is no joke. If I were you I'd print some research on what happens if you don't take your insulin, on DKA and coma's and stuff and try and educate her on all of it. Yes, there's a possibility she's just stupid and won't understand or believe you if you explain it, but chances are she's just uneducated in diabetes and the severity of it (as many are).
wraithmb 4
My last hyperglycemia that I was hospitalized for having SEVERE dka gives my the experience to back this up. My bgl was over 62 mmol/l, or about 1100 mgdl... It would most definately be an unpleasant exit strategy...
bearbear120 27
If I were you I would defiantly hide them from her.
magickitten 26
I think this is actually a good point. If OP's mother is that gullible, I think it's reasonable to think she may throw them away herself when OP isn't around......clearly that could make OP very unwell. But I would definitely do it!
Shurui 8
I don't really get why this comment is getting downvoted. It makes sense. Either way FYL OP.
TheNewGuy03 29
Defiantly *and* definitely, I suppose.
Earl_KarmasBitch 36
Both of them are reasonable in that sentence though.
nickie_94 18
Does she also believe vaccines cause autism?
Gingerwithasoul 6
I wouldn't be surprised if she did
thawny_fml 21
100% of people with Cancer also breathe. Breathing causes Cancer!!!
NotGabe 28
Remember, dihydrogen monoxide is deadly if inhaled for an extended period of time!
Paws_Cat 29
Well, you're not wrong, breathing in water would kill you..
obliviongillette 18
Well she's not the sharpest syringe in the box.
jbones24 22
But you know, they also prevent death
Bravewolf 15
perhaps have the doctor explain that they do not cause cancer?
Earl_KarmasBitch 36
But why would she believe a trained medical professional over some random article emailed to her?
alkerh 8
Listen to big pharma? What a ludicrous idea. They just want to keep you sick.
sabby7 17
wow
hardcorepunk87 18
You should warn her about the prince that promises wealth
FemskyD 26
I'm happy she's not a doctor xD
saffy66 34
And of course, everything you read online is 100% accurate...