Today, I took a test as part of a job requirement. I took a sip from a bottle of juice, and the lady leading the test gave me a warning. I tried to explain that if I didn't, I would faint. She took the bottle and hid it. 15 minutes later I collapsed. She thought I was faking. I'm hypoglycemic. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, while fasting for a medical test, my blood sugar became so low that I had heart palpitations and passed out. My doctor's advice? Fast, so he can run more tests. FML
Today, due to increasing frequency and severity of hypoglycemic symptoms, I went to the doctor. Apparently, the pill may have given me a rare form of temporary diabetes. She wants me to be a case study for the next 12 months. FML
Today, I was working as a stagehand for one of my college classes. I’m diabetic and can’t go without food for more than a few hours. I was told that if I left early, ate anything backstage, or passed out, I would fail the class. I passed out. FML
Today, while at work, I suddenly went into diabetic shock. As I was nearly passed out on the floor, a customer yelled at me for not getting his coffee in time. FML
Today, while at work I passed out due to my blood sugar not being normal. Despite the fact that it took 10 minutes to wake me, no one thought I was in any sort of danger. After the episode, I then got fired for "sleeping on the job." FML
Today, I tried donating blood for the first time because my company was hosting a blood drive. Right after telling everyone I wasn't afraid of needles, I fainted before they could even use one. I woke up surrounded by phlebotomists offering me juice while my coworkers whooped like I'd just scored a goal. FML
Today, I had to take a drug test for a new job. I ended up spilling the cup of piss all over myself. I had to explain what had happened, then go sit in a waiting room full of disgusted-looking people, while I kept drinking water to fill my bladder back up. FML
Today, I ordered a Diet Coke with my meal from a fast food restaurant. Turns out, they didn't give me diet. My blood sugar spiked and I was sick for hours later. I'm a diabetic. FML
Today, my manager gave me hell for leaving the restaurant early yesterday. Guilty as charged, but only because I was rushed to the hospital after going into diabetic shock. This assmunch is convinced that I either faked it all to get off work early, or that I'd been eating our own stock. FML
Today, I pretended to have a heart attack so my baby sister would know when to call 911. When I fell down and started to pretend, she drank my soda instead of helping me. FML
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Shadic 0
Wow. One on hand, you really should have said "I'm hypoglycemic," instead of just saying that you would faint. But on the other.. Taking juice away on a job test from somebody that claims that they'd faint... She should be getting in trouble for that. Hope you got the job!
crowdish 0
wtf? what a bitch! well maybe now they'll give you the job because they feel so bad. that is if you still want it!
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mj2123 0
This does not merit a lawsuit. If the person was sitting while taking the test, which seems likely, I doubt there's much danger of injury from fainting. Also, if you're hypoglycemic and know you'll have to take some sort of test, prepare better than just having juice - eat a more protein and complex carbs before rather than relying on being able to eat during. And yes, I'm also hypoglycemic and have low blood pressure...
Lichinamo 33
Just because you're sitting doesn't mean you won't get hurt. I fainted while in a chair, fell out, and hit my head on the floor, resulting in a concussion. This happened a year ago and I still suffer from concussion headaches.
SomeGuy1234 0
In all fairness though who really wants an employee who has to drink juice every 15 minutes or they faint?
mollyjynxjax 28
That's discriminating against someone with a legitimate medical condition, smart one
NoMercy_fml 0
Sue the bitch.
4ube_fml 6
"i am hypoglycemic, and its not that bad. i have never passed out in my life. just stay away from sugar" I think you got it all wrong, HYPO means you don't have enough. if you're hypoglycemic (which means you don't have enough glycose, which is sugar) you DO NOT stay away from sugar. It's because people like you who have no idea what words mean that the op said "i could faint" (simple redneck words) and not "i'm hypoglycemic" (5 syllabus word !!) I know what it is, i don't feel well if i don't have my coke and my chocolate handly..
bexzabear 0
#44: being hypoglycemic doesn't mean you rely on sugar. I have it too, and I have to eat high carbs followed by high protein every 3-5 hours. Hypoglycemia is caused because your pancreas can't produce enough insulin consistantly; causing fluxes in high and low blood sugar levels. The carbs give the sugar, the protein regulates it, but if you flood your pancreas with glucose by eating sugary stuff constantly, you'll end up killing your pancreas and becoming diabetic. Aka a much worse boat. Hypoglycemic patients should only eat/drink sugary substances while having an episode, like what the OP was describing, then eat protein. I've had a similar situation in the work place (a restaurant) where we were swamped and I had gone 6 hours without eating. I ended up having an episode which then triggered a panic attack. This being said, hypoglycemia can be controlled, but not all day everyday.
poncho55 40
Consuming too much sugar DOES NOT cause diabetes. Please stop spreading that false information. Do some simple research and read up on type 1 AND type 2 diabetes before spreading information about a disease you know nothing about.
mojo_jojo 0
That sucks, but you really need to learn to stand up for yourself.
Nicolai_Tansy 0
uhm whoa. thats ****** up. not fair. and you probably didnt say that you're hypoglycemic, because it didnt cross your mind. it happens to me all the time...
arty191 0
what a dumbshit (her not you) but you really should have said that ur hypoglycenic instead of just saying you'll faint thats just stupid
MajorTom85 0
Yeah some of these FMLs could be solved if someone just spoke up a little. "I'm hypoglycemic, I'll faint." Maybe if you'd said it before the class that would've been fair enough warning for her. FYL anyway for having a terrible experience. Hopefully she apologized and you'll have no lasting ill effects.
Weil 0
She physically took the bottle from you? Are you 6 years old? Man up and defend your shit.
emala1096 17
Are you honestly this stupid?
fuckthiscity 0
Just cause you stated your problem to her in a somewhat incorrect fashion doesnt mean you deserve it. Not everyone is perfect and I think some people around here need to remember that. Frick people quit being so ******* cold. And what ******* difference does it make if its not a disease? I mean really? The result is the same whether or not its classified as such. So thanks for being a dick #25, seriously. And everyone else who can't tug that little stick out of their ass.