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Turn up the heat (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] Bigoldmustard 25 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Meanwhile my immune system killed my insulin producing cells and I haven’t had a fever since. I like to imagine it as a greaser with a switchblade casually leaning next to the thermostat.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'm not a bright man and this is an honest question, are you a diabetic? If so that's really interesting as my daughter is type one, I find that quite fascinating that you don't get a fever and something for me to look out for.

[–] Bigoldmustard 15 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Yes sir I’m type 1. Didn’t even get a fever when I got Covid. I usually cruise around at about 97.7 or so. Think I hit 97.9 last time I was sick.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Definitely something for me to watch for, I always test for ketones when I suspect my daughter is ill, I've actually never seen her have a fever. 97.7 wow! I remember when covid was at its worst here, we had messages from the hospital telling us to test frequently and adjust doses accordingly.

[–] Bigoldmustard 5 points 4 months ago

Nice work on the ketones testing, that’s very helpful. Being sick raises my sugar levels, and I have to keep on top of hydration. I remember hoping if I got Covid i would have 2 other obvious symptoms because they were leaning pretty hard on the fever as an indicator. I’m glad you’re taking an active role managing it! I got it when I was 17 so I kind of worked things out on my own (because I was a teenager, not because my parents wouldn’t help).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I haven’t had a fever since

Casually continues to live with a temp 61.1 degrees above the norm