One of the constant needs/struggles of having diabetes is the urgency and frequency of needing to PEE (my mom would prefer me to say go WET, but I will stick to pee). There are many reason for this occurrence. Not only do blood sugars affect this, but diabetics (especially women) tend to get more UTI's than the average woman and this also causes frequent urination (don't even get me started on being prego with diabetes (another frequent urination booster)--multiply what other women say about peeing by 5-another topic for another day)
To be completely honest, I don't remember the last time IN MY LIFE (since having diabetes) that I have slept through the night ( and I have not had bad blood sugars my whole life). This is just something that has become a part of my constant struggle.
By struggle I not only mean that diabetes itself can make someone really tired (still trying to explain that one to my husband), but add to that not ever sleeping through the night...then you are really tired!
--MY NIGHT LAST NIGHT--
Take, for example, my night last night.
I have a 3 year old and a 4 month old baby. My baby is pretty good at sleeping for long periods of time. My toddler will sleep, unless she hears that someone might be stirring then she wants to get up and join in the good times.
Last night I went to bed late. About 2 hours later, I really really had to pee---It was about 3 in the morning. So, I slither out of my bed and creep into our bathroom. I test my blood to find everything ok, pee and go back to bed.
I struggle getting back to sleep since I was concentrating so hard on being quiet that my mind is now racing...I eventually fall back asleep when another 3 hours pass and I have to pee again. This time, I know the consequences of me getting out of bed. My toddler will, in fact, hear me (I am certain) if I choose to pee and then my day will begin prematurely, rendering me completely exhausted (typical) for the day.
So, instead of risking it and getting out of bed, I sit in bed and hold it... I keep holding it. An hour goes by and I can't take it anymore---I MUST PEE! So, I do my ritual of sneaking out of bed and tiptoe to the bathroom...I test my blood, I think I have made it when---"MOMMY. YOU AWAKE?" Comes from the other room.
Dangit--I almost made it! Until tomorrow---maybe we can just meet at the bathroom in the morning...
What if you really need to hold your pee? When you have to go, you have to go. If you're able to use the restroom, you should do so.
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