[Doetsch]

I have been toying with the idea of something. This is a bit Extreme and I would like everyone's Honest opinion.

I have thought of the many downfalls of society and Diabetes. One of the main is that INSULIN IS A CURE.....This is one of the many things I dislike. If society doesn't look at Diabetes as being a severe disease that IS NOT CURABLE, what does this mean. Well, it means that Diabetes will be put on the backburners and society will look at Insulin as a great Treatment / Cure.

I have a feeling that in the Documentary with showing people that take Insulin, People will look at it as a cure. I want to show people that YES, Diabetes can be treated but I want to also show how serious the side effects of not having Tight Control can be.

My Idea:

Disclaimer ->
I have a friend whom is a Paramedic and he has already agreed to help me with the following.

1) Have a "Controlled Low" in the presence of a Licensed professional : This will show the Audience how fast someone can get sick with too much Insulin.

2) Have a "Controlled High" in the presence of a licensed professional. : This will show that Insulin is not a cure and that we have extreme side effects without it.

The Fine Print:

For the Low -> I will take a 10-20 unit shot of Rapid Acting Insulin without injesting any Carbohydrates. I will have a time shown on the screen at start and every 5 minutes there after. I will check my BG every 5 minutes. This will show to EVERYONE that within a short amount of time, things can turn for the worse. Once my BG reaches below 30mg, I will have my paramedic friend perform either OJ, GEL, GLUCAGON or that d-50 stuff.

For the High -> I will DISCONNECT my insulin pump and go through the days like normal - I will eat without injecting Insulin (I will act like someone who does not have Diabetes). I will have a time listed on the screen for the start and every 1 Hour there after. I will check my BG every Hour and I will stay Disconnected until I start showing the early signs of DKA. Once I show signs of DKA I will take a large Bolus to get back in control. If I cannot get back in control I will have my friend take me to the ER.

I really want to have a powerful moment and show how severe the disease can be without proper control. This will also give the audience a slight idea of what we have to go through everyday to stay in tight control. I think it will make Diabetics look very strong.