The Microwave Knows

Even kitchen appliances have diabetes on the mind, it seems.

One evening recently, my CGM sensor died. Time to start a new one... But I didn't want to.

So, I procrastinated. Did whatever, and soon enough decided to have some some leftover coffee.

Grabbed a coffee cup from the cupboard and poured some cold coffee into it, then proceeded to heat up said cup of java in the microwave.

And that's when I saw it:





Yes, that is a #BluntLancet coffee mug in there...


When heating up my coffee, in a BluntLancet mug displaying the "Error 5 - Not Enough Blood" message. Apparently, the microwave knew I needed to change my CGM sensor.

So it told me so with a message of its own: "Sensor Error."

I glared at it. "Who told YOU?!?!" I demanded.

The microwave didn't respond. A cold, judgmental staring contest ensued.

Slammed the microwave door shut, to teach it a lesson.

(sigh)

Diabetes is everywhere. Even the coffee cups and kitchen appliances think so.

There's no escape.

Comments

Valerie said…
Hah! That is hilarious.
July 29, 2011 at 1:23 AM
Jasmine said…
All the devices must be communicating! That's so funny!
July 29, 2011 at 7:40 AM
Meagan said…
That's hilarious, it IS everywhere isn't it?!?!?

LOVE that mug by the way!!!
July 29, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Scott S said…
This is really funny!
July 29, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Lilly said…
Ha, you really can't escape. Guess you were supposed to change that dang sensor! :-D
July 29, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Kate Cornell said…
Too funny, and a wee bit creepy at the same time. :)
July 29, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Our Diabetic Warrior said…
Oh my goodness, so funny!
July 29, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Trev said…
Love the humour!
Cheers!
July 29, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Sandy said…
That is sooo funny!!!!
July 29, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Lora said…
Did you listen to your microwave and change your sensor??
July 29, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Joanne said…
Hey Michael,

I saw on Wendy's blog that you wanted to read the post by the nurse that worked at the D-camp. My husband was able to find it cached and sent it to my email. I could forward it to you if you still want it, just email me through my blog.
July 30, 2011 at 11:43 PM
Natalie said…
You just have to admit that ALL the electronic devices in the world are conspiring against us!! Your sensor error pictures are right up there with the picture, somewhere on the web, with a meter saying OH SHIT! Post them somewhere, so they can go viral, at least in the DOC!! :-)
July 31, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Unknown said…
HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!! Sorry...but I loved this :)
August 1, 2011 at 3:17 AM
Daisy said…
Such a great post! Diabetes works in mysterious wayssss... haha! :)
August 1, 2011 at 7:09 PM
shannon said…
omg your microwave totally said sensor error! that is cracking me up!! WOW!
August 2, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Tammy Jacksons said…
Now that teaches you a lesson, be reminded that next "Mr. Error" shows up on your oven again make sure to fix it the soonest time possible. This way, the glaring contest between you and your microwave will never happen again. This sure is a funny experience for you pal!
July 15, 2013 at 5:43 PM
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