# Random D thoughts **URL:** \ **Category:** Fun\ **Created:** [July 19, 2017, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439 "2017-07-19T03:46:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/61 "2017-08-04T04:05:07Z")
I’ve heard diabetes can make you forgetful, but I don’t think that’s true. ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 4:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/62 "2017-08-04T04:09:32Z")
I’ve heard…um…uh…Oh I forgot what I was going to say. ---
**Author:** ![Millz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/millz/32/12204_2.png) [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 5:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/63 "2017-08-04T05:44:22Z")
🙀 ha! ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/64 "2017-08-09T05:07:49Z")
What if all our communication with endo’s was like a txt message from a teen? > [@](#): > > Slay A1C! GR8. I M v plsed w dat > > U shud wrk on reducing yor tym out-of-range. > jst sayin > > SMH on yor postprandial lows > > checkya n 6 months > BFN ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/66 "2017-08-09T13:27:02Z")
> [@Eric](#): > > Slay A1C! GR8. I M v plsed w dat > > U shud wrk on reducing yor tym out-of-range. > > jst sayin > > SMH on yor postprandial lows > > checkya n 6 months > > BFN Translation? Slay? SMH? BFN? ---
**Author:** ![Boerenkool](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/boerenkool/32/6307_2.png) [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/68 "2017-08-09T13:39:44Z")
> [@docslotnick](#): > > > [@Eric](#): > > > > Slay A1C! GR8. I M v plsed w dat > > > > U shud wrk on reducing yor tym out-of-range. > > > > jst sayin > > > > SMH on yor postprandial lows > > > > checkya n 6 months > > > > BFN > > Translation? Slay? SMH? BFN? I have no idea what this means either, so let’s consult the [Urban Dictionary](http://www.urbandictionary.com). slay killed it. succeeded in something amazing. SMH The internet acronym for the words ‘shake my head’. Usually used when disappointed in someone/something. BFN Bye for now ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/69 "2017-08-09T13:53:53Z")
The dumbing down of America. Kids no longer learn cursive (except as a extra and “special” class / lesson), and this is really how they communicate. I see it all the time with my own kids. It’s not a good trend… ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/70 "2017-08-09T14:00:37Z")
@Boerenkool thnx ---
**Author:** ![CatLady](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/catlady/32/36_2.png) [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/71 "2017-08-09T14:07:49Z")
My teen niece and I read a book together last summer and discussed it by text. I told her we both had to use proper spelling and complete sentences in the discussion. I’m pleased to say she rose to the challenge! ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/72 "2017-08-09T14:08:45Z")
I make my kids talk and type everything correctly to Erin and I. But they’re like different creatures when talking/chatting with their friends. ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/73 "2017-08-09T14:10:05Z")
> [@docslotnick](#): > > Translation? Slay? SMH? BFN? Come on, Doc! Wasn’t it obvious? You exceeded all expectations on your A1C test. Well done. I am, however, shaking my head at your postprandial lows. You know, just like the Endo said. 😜 ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/74 "2017-08-09T14:13:27Z")
> [@Eric](#): > > Come on, Doc! Wasn’t it obvious? @Eric I’m way beyond trying to understand the gibberish that passes for English these days. I’m also a card carrying member of the Grammar and Punctuation Police. ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/75 "2017-08-09T14:40:13Z")
> [@docslotnick](#): > > I’m also a card carrying member of the Grammar and Punctuation Police. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/4/44d53242da3a4b17ca2c97210e9ffe3c62fd3c6f.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![TiaG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/tiag/32/594_2.png) [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/76 "2017-08-09T14:53:28Z")
ugh, I dread this era. (Looking forward to other things about it, but not the horrible textspeak that’s so ubiquitous now.) ---
**Author:** ![cardamom](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/cardamom/32/2622_2.png) [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/77 "2017-08-09T15:02:22Z")
I couldn’t care less how people text each other (I know some people who can write beautifully, but use text-speak for texts to be quick), but when I was teaching university classes, I was actually getting some freshman writing reaction papers with text-speak, I kid you not. ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/78 "2017-08-09T15:02:51Z")
Thankfully, my children keep this stuff away from wife and I. My wife is an english ~~nazi~~ connoisseur with a habit of correcting others in the family. ---
**Author:** ![Thomas](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/thomas/32/1719_2.png) [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/79 "2017-08-09T15:13:47Z")
> [@cardamom](#): > > I couldn’t care less how people text each other Agreed. Medium specific. IM Speak is fine for txt msg and IM chat but does not belong in work related emails, written documents, etc… ---
**Author:** ![TiaG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/tiag/32/594_2.png) [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/80 "2017-08-09T15:24:15Z")
society is in decline. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/81 "2017-08-09T15:30:18Z")
> [@TiaG](#): > > society is in decline. Always has been, always will be… ---
**Author:** ![Boerenkool](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/boerenkool/32/6307_2.png) [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2017, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439/82 "2017-08-09T15:45:37Z")
> [@cardamom](#): > > but when I was teaching university classes, I was actually getting some freshman writing reaction papers with text-speak, I kid you not. At some point during my first year university they tried to teach us something about email etiquette (just some really basic rules) and I was baffled by the examples of emails they showed. Apparently some students write their teachers emails like “_Yo \, \. xxx John_” [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/random-d-thoughts/1439.md?page=5)