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Dear Abbey: Disturbed in Texas (June 5th) was plagued by the frequent buzzing of a diabetic colleague. Disturbed may not fully understand this situation. A buzzer is a continuous blood glucose monitor (CGM) that alerts insulin-dependent diabetics of out-of-range blood glucose levels. Prompt action may be required to correct these blood sugar levels, and it is important for diabetics to receive these warnings.

Yes, if possible, CGM should be vibrated in public so that it does not get in the way of others. But in some situations it is not impossible or wise. Neuropathy can be desensitizing, and active environments can make vibrations undetectable. I also wonder about the frequency of these beeps. In my experience, the alarm sounds an average of 2-5 times in 24 hours. This is just a few short beeps that can be canceled when the diabetics realize that they need to be treated for glucose.

In my opinion, this is less annoying than the interruption of many offices-water cooler gossip, a phone ringing in the cubicle next door, a neighbor with a lively cold, etc. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is a relentless illness. There is no break. (I know this directly. I care for a child with type 1 diabetes who is not old enough to respond appropriately to the alarm.)

Diabetes should not be used as an excuse to annoy others, but on the other hand, people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses also need to understand a little. Life can be very difficult. The best way to gain understanding can be to educate. I would like to do this with this submission. Thank you, Abbey. -Sensitive in South Dakota

Dear Sensitive: No, readers, thank you for taking the time to explain this to me and my readers. I now have a better understanding of how complex the process of managing diabetes can be. And I agree that it can be important to cut a little slack for others.

Dear Abbey: We have a garage sale every year. I have good friends who are not only unhelpful but also hoping to put her stuff up for sale. Then Im responsible for tracking her items and finally paying her. Sometimes she put up high-priced items like boats, and I have to call her whenever there is a lower offer. How can I tell her to do her garage sale without causing hurt feelings? -Unloading in Michigan

Dear Unload: Your friends are very nervous. Tell her she should have her own unless she is willing to help you in the garage sale and track her own items. Alternatively, I suggest taking a percentage of the money her item brings-its important to compensate for your work. Dont worry about hurt her feelings. She has a thick skin.

Dear Abbey, was written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.Contact Dear Abbey http://www.DearAbby.com Or PO Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA90069.

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