TikTok/@sugarssidequests
We all know moms have tough jobs when it comes to raising kids, and keeping an eye on their health and wellbeing is a huge part of the gig.
And when the mom you’re about to meet in a viral TikTok video became concerned about her son’s health, she decided it was time to take action.
TikTok/@sugarssidequests
The video’s text overlay reads, “Is my teen diabetic? Or am I an anxious mom?”
The woman said, “My kid’s been complaining of some symptoms for about a week. I don’t like where this is going. And as a child of a parent that was Type 1 diabetic, I’m always on the lookout for signs and symptoms.”
She continued, “So we’re gonna get a glucose monitor and see how this goes, see if we end up at the Urgent Care. Hopefully not. Hopefully, everything is fine.”
The mom then bought a glucose monitor and went home to find out what was going on with her son.
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The glucose monitor registered a “Hi” reading.
She told viewers, “To the hospital we go.”
The video then cut to her son in a hospital bed.
The mom held a “Living With Diabetes” pamphlet.
She wrote in the video’s caption, “I kept searching symptoms of “teen diabetic” and telling myself I was being dramatic. He was in full DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis).”
TikTok/@sugarssidequests
Check out the video.
@sugarssidequests I kept searching symptoms of “teen diabetic” and telling myself I was being dramatic. He was in full DKA. #Type1Diabetes #DKA #TeenDiabetic #momlife
The TikTokker answered a question from a viewer about the situation.
@sugarssidequests Replying to @Krustie2
And here’s another update.
@sugarssidequests Replying to @Beautifulb2yu
Now let’s see how viewers reacted.
This person shared a story.
Another individual chimed in.
And this TikTokker spoke up.
Good thing she ended up taking her son to see a doctor!
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