I'm basically the new Hulk.

So, one very immediate thing about me is my short tolerance. I get annoyed very easily. And even that’s an understatement. You could even say I’m very much like The Hulk. In fact, one of my favorite lines from the new Avengers movie is as follows:

Capt America: Doc... I think now is the perfect time for you to get angry.

Hulk: That's my secret Cap, I'm always angry.

And then he proceeds to transform into an angry green monster. I’m definitely a fan.

But, I digress.
Being diabetic, this quality isn't the easiest to have, especially when there are so many uninformed people roaming the face of the earth. Needless to say, I get a lot of really stupid questions. In fact, diabetics everywhere get really stupid questions. So, I've taken it upon myself to compile a list. (Because I’m obviously obsessed with lists.)

Courtney’s Top 10 Least Favorite Diabetes Related Questions
(in no particular order, because I hate them all.)

1) “My ____ has diabetes, so I can relate to you.”

Enter stories of, grandmas, pets, cousins, and father's brother's nephew's cousin's former room-mates. (If you don’t get that reference, we can’t be friends.)

2) “So do you take shots?”/”Do you have to prick yourself?”
No. No I don’t. I just hope that all the bad stuff will go away eventually.

 3) “Is diabetes contagious?”
Yes! And luckily for you I’m really sick. And I need to cough. All over you.

 4) “You don’t look like you have diabetes…”
Thanks? What are diabetics supposed to look like…?

 5) “So how’s your diabetes?”
Great! He just went to a camp and learned to swim for the first time! They grow up so fast, don’t they?

6) “Oh my god, are those drugs?!”
Yup! I’m a known drug user, and I get a thrill from doing illegal things in public places. You should try it sometime!

7) “If I was diabetic, I would…”
Oh would you now?! Because you know EXACTLY how it feels to be a diabetic.

8) “Be careful, ____ could happen to you.”
Thanks for your concern, doc. I didn’t know I could lose my kidneys.

9) “Oh man that sucks. It always hurts so badly when the doctor pricks my finger.”
That one time every other year? Yeah, I know.

10) “So is that like the exercise one?”/”Can’t you just exercise and it will get better?”

If it was, wouldn’t I be at the gym right now?!

So there you have it! Go forth and ask all your diabetic friends these questions, they’ll just love you. ;) TTFN!