Crystal Bowersox Can’t Perform due to “Medical Issues”: The Guys Will Perform tonight, the Girls Tomorrow

Hmmmmm/……. interesting.

Interesting. If it’s because one person’s sick then there could be cries of unfairness about switching the boys and girls just for that. Like if it turns out the sick girl is Katie Stevens there will be a lot of people wearing tin foil hats.

I don’t care who sings tonight as long as they are better then the shit we saw last week.

To flip the script like this it must be one of the favorites that is sick.

Slezak is reporting that the sick one is Crystal Bowersox.

http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/03/02/american-idol-cyrstal-bowersox-medical-issue/

I remember in prior seasons when several contestants were ill, they didn’t switch up the show, they just did it. For one person, really? This person must be throwing up with the flu or something major to have them do this. How is one day going to make a difference if this person is so ill? Oh well, it could be anything. I rather see the boys again anyway. lol. I hope the guys have enough time to prepare, it can get really interesting. Hey maybe they will perform better. :)

Oh it’s Bowersox, no wonder,makes sense.

if it was one of the guys they would have said tough luck, but….

since they want a girl to win, lets hold the show….
maybe they are hoping the guys will mess up with this short notice, that would help their cause.
oh and bowersox is going to be pimped to us all season.

Wow that is ridiculous. Unless she is like, in the hospital sick she should perform. How many people get sick while on Idol? This makes me dislike her lol.

It must be really severe if they’re making the switch, I hope she gets better for tomorrow.

I hope it’s nothing serious, have they ever done this for anyone?

Lets hope they would have done if for anyone, and if it is what is going around, which is really bad, lets hope no one else gets it. Hope all the guys will be ok. and who ever is sick will be ok, this sucks for anyone with their big chance on the line. Poor kids. And believe me its not just a head cold!!!!!

This is so unusual for them. It must be more than a cold/flu thing or they would just make her perform.

Either it’s really serious or Crystal is being pampered by the producers.
I remember in season 7, a lot of the women were sick for top 24 including Carly who was supposed to be TCO for the girls that year and they didn’t postpone the show.

According to someone on idf, last week Katelyn, Lilly and Didi were sick too.

I guess we’ll see if she’s there tonight and how she’ll perform tomorrow.

tierbee:
03/02/2010 at 3:34 pm
“I hope it’s nothing serious, have they ever done this for anyone?”

I have been watching since season one and never seen them switch the days for anyone. I understand why, she’s one of a small few that wasn’t shaking like a leaf last week and song mostly in tune.

Seriously? they’ve made other people who were really sick, perform. She best be in the hospital sick,, to make them switch it up like that.. dont see how its exactly fair.

I have been watching since season one and never seen them switch the days for anyone. I understand why, she’s one of a small few that wasn’t shaking like a leaf last week and song mostly in tune.

LOL. Yeah I just wonder if it’s serious enough to prevent Crystal from performing tonight is one day going to make that much of a difference? Although if she gets up there and just whispers the ABC song chances are she’ll get enough sympathy votes to get her through to next week.

Going back to the beginning: Kelly sang I Surrender *with* laryngitis! Also, Christina Christian was eliminated the same day she was taken to the hospital for exaustion.

Through the years there have been bouts with the flu and I believe Bo had stomach issues as well while on the show.

Now, I’m hoping it’s nothing too serious, but if it’s not, it seems somewhat unfair. (If that makes any sense…)

What could be so serious that she can’t perform tonight, but will be recovered enough by tomorrow to perform?

I thought the semi-finals were pre-taped.

I vaguely remember Kristy Lee Cook (s7) missing a results show. So she was sick when she performed. I mean is Crystal going to be better in one day? It’s a little odd to discomfort all the guys for one girl’s benefit. They must realy like Crystal.

Wow I remember when Jason and others had to perform even though they’d been in the ER getting IV’s only hours before the show. Amazing they’d put all the guys out for one girl.

I hope it’s nothing serious, have they ever done this for anyone?

They’ve announced illness before to excuse a bad performance, but even that is extremely rare. Lots of Idols have sung through sickness and we only find out after the fact on the interview circuit. To my memory the only change to the show structure itself has been a few people sitting out of the group numbers when sick. They’ve never switched performance order or let somebody sit-out a competition show in this way. So yeah, though I really dig Crystal so far, the knoller in me is raising an eyebrow over this one. Not only does it help her, it also could go a long way towards throwing the guys off their game. Tonight could be a massacre.

These first few weeks there’s always some strain of flu or other virus going around. I think the contestants immune systems really take a beating at the beginning from the shock of the workload and just being around each other so much.

What could be so serious that she can’t perform tonight, but will be recovered enough by tomorrow to perform?

Thats what i thought too.

i know frog… in s7, from top 24 week up until several weeks into the show, a lot of the contestants were sick as dogs with the flu, or some other bug going around… ramiele malubay was so sick one week she looked almost green to me in one performance… if someone is really too sick to perform, my heart goes out to them, and i hope they can get it together to go on… but something doesn’t smell right, and i wouldn’t put it past the producers/ptb to use any drama to spark interest in watching the show this week, after last one’s less than stellar outing… and everyone was supposedly well last week, right?

ugh… disappointing. I probably won’t be around to watch the girls perform tomorrow and I’m usually bored watching the guys. damn.

What if she isn’t well enough to perform tomorrow? They won’t kick her out of the competition, that’s for sure. If she really is can’t-perform-doctors-orders -sick tomorrow, maybe they could skip the elimination for the week and then eliminate more the next?

hi Alison..long time no see *waves* :)

I’m not a fan, but feel better soon sox mama

This is fishy. There have been numrous idols performing while ill in the past. Last season Megan and Michael both performed sick. In Season 7 Carly performed while sick and Cook was taken to the hospital at some point and still performed as scheduled. Kelly Clarkson performed with laryingitis in Season 1. Christina Chrisitan and Bo Bice both performed while sick/exhausted. Why would this one suddenly be so different that everything has to be changed for a sick contestant?

I’m definitely wearing the tin foil hat on this one. There have been plenty of contestants that have performed sick in the past. Plus, it’s not really fair to the guys, who thought they had one more day of preparation before having to go in front of the judges and America. I hope they know all their lyrics! For selfish reasons I’m not happy with this either. I’m only going to watch the first hour tonight and always prefer the guys to the girls, so now I’ll miss out on half :-(

Well, I guess it’s a bit different since they do have 2 back to back performing nights. Maybe she’s extremely sick. I hope not. They should just reply last week’s performance and have people vote based on that. She was good, and she’d get sympathy votes.

But, I do think it could cause some drama either now or later down the line.

This is highly unusual. I remember last year Megan Joy was totally sick one night. She pumped herself with meds and the show went on.

During this past SYTYCD, there were two contestants who couldn’t perform, and their injury was announced on the show. In one instance, voters had to vote anyway, based on past performances, and were able to see some clips of the dancers practicing.

Crystal does not come across as a high maintenance person, so I would imagine this is more than just a cold/flu, but who knows. They could have shown clips of her practicing, with an explanation, and allowed voters to vote. She may have gotten sympathy votes, but now I’m afraid there will be a backlash against her – the public blaming her for ruining the guys chances this week. I really hope that doesn’t happen.

I honestly don’t see this switch as such a big deal. It’s just convenient. They’re giving Crystal another day, but she’s going to have to perform on Wednesday anyways. I think if it were Top 12 on, then they wouldn’t make any changes.

Hehe I guess Bowersox forgot to sterilize her harmonica before she used it last week.

Balance:
03/02/2010 at 3:41 pm
What could be so serious that she can’t perform tonight, but will be recovered enough by tomorrow to perform?

This is exactly what I wondered? Are TPTB just hoping that 24 hours will change things? I’ve seen teenagers that have 103 fevers or are throwing up between scenes make it through a 2 hour musical. What could she have that makes her so sick that she can’t come out and sit on a stool and sing a 2 min. song- yet, will be okay to sing in 24 hours? hmmmm….

sue:

Oh it’s Bowersox, no wonder,makes sense.

What do you mean? What makes sense?

I think the switch is being done just because it can be. If this were later in the competition it would be an issue but since it is so early on why not just switch the guys and girls. No biggie…
The Producers know that Crystal is one of the early favorites and want her to be at her best…
Let’s just hope she is better in time for tomorrow nights performance.

Maybe Crystal has a one-day thing like food poisoning. Not like Megan and Michael’s flu that had a week-long shelf life. Silly to speculate since we won’t know unless they choose to tell us.

Based on her performance last week, I’d vote for her this week, even if she didn’t sing a note.

This is exactly what I wondered? Are TPTB just hoping that 24 hours will change things? I’ve seen teenagers that have 103 fevers or are throwing up between scenes make it through a 2 hour musical. What could she have that makes her so sick that she can’t come out and sit on a stool and sing a 2 min. song- yet, will be okay to sing in 24 hours? hmmmm….

thats what im wondering, unless her throat is like literally closed off and cant sing or something to that effect..

Well, on Crystal’s pre-Idol myspace, she posted a blog in 2008 about participating in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, and how she has Type 1 Dyabetes. Maybe the medical isssue she is currently experiencing is somehow related? Just a thought.

As I said above, I’m less perturbed over letting Crystal have one extra day than I am about the guys having to perform with one less day of practice. It’s bound to be a shitfest tonight.

^^ its kinda unfair to the guys.

soccerboi:
03/02/2010 at 3:59 pm
I think the switch is being done just because it can be. If this were later in the competition it would be an issue but since it is so early on why not just switch the guys and girls. No biggie

Because they’ve never done it before. What if next week one of the ones who is not favored is sick? Will TPTB accomadate that person and make a whole group of 10 go on 24 hours before they were planning?
It does seem like a move by TPTB that could backfire.

Can’t say I didn’t just think of all that’s been said above…

…but all ‘politics’ aside if it’s serious enough to keep her off of the stage, I hope she’s ok.

MJ keep us posted.

anovich:
” Why would this one suddenly be so different that everything has to be changed for a sick contestant?”

I think the answer is pretty obvious, there are slim pickings this year and Crystal was one of the few that didn’t stink last week. She leaves and the only thing you got left is Casey and Garcia.

soccerboi:
03/02/2010 at 3:59 pm
I think the switch is being done just because it can be. If this were later in the competition it would be an issue but since it is so early on why not just switch the guys and girls. No biggie

Because they’ve never done it before. What if next week one of the ones who is not favored is sick? Will TPTB accomadate that person and make a whole group of 10 go on 24 hours before they were planning?
It does seem like a move by TPTB that could backfire.

It is true that contestants have been ill before but not this early on. Obviously if this were in the top 10 they are not going to cancel the show but this seems wise because it is not that big of deal to switch the boys and girls night. Crystal must be very ill it’s not like it just a cold…

jersey:
03/02/2010 at 4:02 pm
“As I said above, I’m less perturbed over letting Crystal have one extra day than I am about the guys having to perform with one less day of practice. It’s bound to be a shitfest tonight.”

Yeah, it’s going to be a train wreck, with one day less of practice and some of them with attitudes. Lord help us all, we are in for a hot mess tonight.

As I said above, I’m less perturbed over letting Crystal have one extra day than I am about the guys having to perform with one less day of practice. It’s bound to be a shitfest tonight.

If these guys can’t perform one song well with six days to prepare, do they have what it takes to hack it in the music industry?

It is true that contestants have been ill before but not this early on.

people have been ill in the semis before.

It may be due to her diabetes. This is what she posted on her myspace pre-idol:

“Growing up with Type 1 Diabetes was extremely difficult.? I remember in my High School years, that I was hospitalized anywhere from 6 to 12 times a year,for a few days at a time, with needles and IV’s sticking out of my hands and arms. Other times,If I was so ill and dehydrated, I would have needles and IV’s sticking out of my feet and legs (sorry to be so graphic, but it is true.)
in 2003, I received what is called an Insulin Pump.This little machine has literally saved my life. I have only been hospitalized 2 times for JD since? since starting Insulin Pump therapy. It is the technological advancements such as thi

Maybe the boys sounded as if they might be fairly good this week, so they figured it would be a good idea to sandbag them, lol.

Because — It’s a girl’s year! And because they could!

Well my thought is that it shouldn’t matter that much. Think about our guys last season. Personally the ‘good’ ones should have been able to walk out on stage, just like in auditions, and perform. I never bought into that whole, take an amateur and make them a star. The guys that are going to make it are the ones that have sang in bars or on stage somewhere. Its like that every year. So in this case the cream will rise to the top. If it is a hot mess today, it would have been a hot mess tomorrow. Besides with needing to be in the studio, its not like they are going to get a bunch of rehearsal time in anyway.

people have been ill in the semis before.

Yeah, more than likely.

Again, we don’t know the situation, so it may be super serious, but still, making allowances for ONE person sucks. I don’t think this will help her image. That coupled with “I am here for my son. That is THE ONLY REASON i’m here”.. kind of making her unlikable.

I just found a source on the internet that says Crystal is recovering from diabetes complications. I didn’t think they would make these changes for cold/flu symptoms. Diabetes issues can be serious and I’m glad, if this information is correct, that they made this call.

If they liked the guys they would have had girls night tonight and rerun Crystal’s performance from last week. People could have voted on that. But they don’t particularly want another guy winner. And Crystal is one of the top 2 vote getters among the girls. It’s not a big deal but it would be funny if one of the decent guys had a train wreck tonight. Forgot his words for example and then got voted off. (doubtful but it could happen)

OK, if it’s diabeetus I take back my comments.

I hope she’s ok to perform tomorrow. I hate to speculate unless we’re told what her health issue is. I can’t imagine they’d do this once they get to the single nights of performances, but this is a pretty easy swap. And if the guys suck today, they probably would have sucked tomorrow as well ;)

Based on her performance last week, I’d vote for her this week, even if she didn’t sing a note.

Ha, me too. She’s one of the few that held it together.

The guys are not getting one less day of rehearsals. Tuesday they wouldn’t have time to do anything since the stage would be occupied by the girls.
It’s not like The girls were rehearsing their songs last Wednesday when they didn’t know if they were going to last until the next show.

Interesting about the diabetes. Idol has had Type I diabetics on the show before and have done very well with them. (Elliott, Kevin Covais)I wonder what’s going on with Crystal.,

Diabetes issues can be serious and I’m glad, if this information is correct, that they made this call.

If she needs an insulin pump, I’d imagine her diabetes is serious enough where it’s not something to mess around with. My dad has Type 2 and he manages without medication for now, but it is still something, even at that level, to take very seriously.

The guys are not getting one less day of rehearsals. Tuesday they wouldn’t have time to do anything since the stage would be occupied by the girls.
It’s not like The girls were rehearsing their songs last Wednesday when they didn’t know if they were going to last until the next show.

Still, it’s gotta effect their frame of mind. It’s kind of a startling thing, and I’m sure they’re scrambling.

I think this is unfair to the guys. I wonder most about whether the guys are being short changed with time with the band. Since the girls were scheduled to perform first, I’m sure they were given first rehearsal time, etc. I feel certain that the guys were going to do more practicing today. OTOH, maybe the girls will get nervous with the delay and possibly do worse. No way to know, of course but I wouldn’t be at all surprised if this isn’t a case of TPTB playing favorites.

Since this is a voting contest, I feel the audience is entitled to know the circumstances but I doubt that we will.

even if bowersox has had a diabetes issue, she should still be treated in the same fashion as all others have… you play something of hers and ask that we vote based on her past performances.
its simple as that… different illnesses dont have different performance rules…

i want her to be well, and i want the show to be consistant for everyone, so if someone gets a cold, they better switch the show to accomodate them as well.

Still, it’s gotta effect their frame of mind. It’s kind of a startling thing, and I’m sure they’re scrambling.

Hey, maybe they’ll be startled into not being terrified, lol. Less time to think and get scared.

I still don’t think it would matter. If the same people can’t hold it together two weeks in a row, one more day of rehearsing wasn’t going to help.

i want her to be well, and i want the show to be consistant for everyone, so if someone gets a cold, they better switch the show to accomodate them as well.

Wow, diabetes complications are so not even equatable with a cold!

even if bowersox has had a diabetes issue, she should still be treated in the same fashion as all others have… you play something of hers and ask that we vote based on her past performances.

But they never did that, either, did they? People just performed right through their flu, whatever. Diabetes can kill you, though, it isn’t like a cold.

Now, I will say it is odd that they did this for the first time, ever, I’m not saying that it has nothing to do with her being a favorite right now either. Just saying that diabetes isn’t to be taken lightly and can be life-threatening, so it doesn’t equate with having the sniffles. Curious if they say anything about it.

No comments about fairness but Elliott said Idol was very understanding about his Type 1 diabetes and worked with him. I wonder what’s going on with Crystal. Hopefully it’s a one shot issue and not an ongoing problem. Being on Idol is pretty stressful.

So in this case the cream will rise to the top. If it is a hot mess today, it would have been a hot mess tomorrow.

I agree completely. It’s show business, boys. Step up or step off.

I don’t see how it is possible to write this off as nothing more than blatant favoritism and something they wouldn’t do for any of the other contestants without even a fraction of the full story. They’ve got two performance nights, so I don’t see why switching the nights should be an issue for anybody that’s not a totally self-centered prima donna. And if there are any of them in the cast that want to complain about it, let them and I’ll be sure not to vote for them.

She probably had more dental work done – and it went bad. I remember the season of ANTM when one of the contestants had extensive dental work and had to go back to work, and it wasn’t good…

They should explain what her issues are… I’d like to judge for myself if the last minute switch is justified or not. As everyone’s stated, tons of idols have had to perform sick over the past 8 years. Show must go on. I really would like to know what is different with her situation. Like others suggested, if it’s a diabetes problem or something like that, etc.

On another more trivial note, bummer for me! I’ll be busy for tomorrow’s show, so I was really looking forward to watching the girls tonight and missing the crappy boys. Now I get the crappy boys and will miss the girsl.

even if bowersox has had a diabetes issue, she should still be treated in the same fashion as all others have… you play something of hers and ask that we vote based on her past performances.

As all other have??? Who? When, on Idol, have ill singers not sung during the live tapings?

BINGO. I think KayGee nailed it. Simple dental work isn’t simple for folks with diabetes.

again no one wants bowersox to be ill, but we damn well will, be watching to see if they are as accomodating to other contestants.
the question isnt who’s illnesses are worse, its wether or not idol should have parity for all contestants.

50% of us are likely to vote parity, just as well as those of you who think we should make exceptions depending on the illness…

The bottom line is it sounds like this is a situation where Crystal wasn’t able to say, “Well, the show must go on. I’ll perform even though I’m ill.” She is UNABLE to perform, period. In other words, they either had to shift the performances tonight or Crystal would be out of the competition. They don’t give the Idols a bye. If this happens during Top 12, she will be out because they have no choice at that point. They can’t cancel the show for that week.

Sad to hear about her diabetes. (That does explain her teeth, I’m afraid.) I remember Elliott saying they were having problems keeping his sugars regulated when he was on the show.

This type of switch around to accommodate an illness is unprecedented. The Season 7 girls all got very sick and still performed. Bo Bice sang with such severe stomach problems, he was throwing up off stage in between songs. If Crystal is THAT sick will she be well enough to perform tomorrow?

Crystal seems to be a tough and strong younglady, and with that in mind it must be severe. Even ‘Momma Lion’ can get sick and I’m certain she will recover by tomorrow. Has anyone heard of a 24 hour under the weather illness? Everyone is different, every illness is different.

Hope Crystal’s OK. I had an aunt with Type 1 Diabetes who had many complications.

It seems that Crystal was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when she was 6 and wears an insulin pump. If the changeup is indeed due to diabetes complications, I think that is entirely reasonable. What do folks prefer? That she risks her life and has some kind of medical incident live on TV? There’s fairness and then there’s compassion. If diabetes is indeed the cause, comparisons with past Idols having colds and flus is nowhere near on the same page.

how does medical issues automatically equal “being sick”? sick is such a vague term. we have no idea if its related to her diabetes and thus potential life threatning (whereas a stomach flu or random cold is NOT, if treated properly). or maybe she has a broken bone or something more dangerous that needs fixing asap? i undestand if this was Katie Stevens, then yes, the producers would be jumping around trying to accommodate her. but how the F did we get from, MammSox wont win this thing/shes not the judges’ cup of tea to her being the teacher’s pet? seriously.

In other words, they either had to shift the performances tonight or Crystal would be out of the competition. They don’t give the Idols a bye. If this happens during Top 12, she will be out because they have no choice at that point. They can’t cancel the show for that week.

It could happen anyway, this week. If she actually didn’t develop a serious complication until today or even if she’s in a condition that’s slower to clear up than was thought, then I don’t think there’s any guarantee that she’ll be ready to go tomorrow.

the question isnt who’s illnesses are worse, its wether or not idol should have parity for all contestants.

50% of us are likely to vote parity, just as well as those of you who think we should make exceptions depending on the illness…

So Idol should treat a contestant who has sniffles/head cold/sore throat/flu the same way as a contestant dealing with a life-threatening disease? That doesn’t compute for me in any way, shape or form.

Why is this a big deal? It’s only one night…

If there’s footage of her practicing, Idol could do like DWTS and show the tape of what her performance was shaping up to be.

No one need to risk their life for Idol of all things. But you’d think that nine years into this, the show would have contigency plans in place for this sort of thing. Flipping the performance order shouldn’t be the answer, just from a logistics standpoint.

This type of switch around to accommodate an illness is unprecedented.

sorry mj, but you are misleading ryan and fox’s quotes….medical issue doesnt mean an illness. and to compare it to a cold or flu is not fair to crystal since you have no idea what is wrong w. the girl. now, in a cpl of hours, if you find out that she had a sore throat, yes, judge away. but as of now, you honestly cant make such generalized comments. (i guess you can, its your blog, but you do set the tone to how some of your followers think)

Why is this a big deal? It’s only one night…

True. But in the case of an Idol’s week, it’s about a quarter or more of their practice time with vocal coaches and band, etc., probably! … I think a lot of people are probably picturing the group of scared bunny rabbits … er, the guys (was that Cantiello’s description? I think so) … struggling to accommodate a change in schedule and, like, passing out from the stress or something. Wouldn’t surprise me, actually, given the mess many of them seemed to be last week! But this is show business, boys. You have to roll with the punches.

I haven’t had time to read the thread yet, so sorry if this is redundant, but what puzzles me is why this announcement had to be made at all. Would anyone really have thought twice about it if they had switched the order of guys and girls this week with no explanation? I know I wouldn’t, I’d have figured they just wanted to switch the order for variety’s sake. Now they’ve got everyone concerned and speculating about Crystal’s health, and/or peeps are saying they’re showing favoritism towards her by giving her special treatment. Was this necessary?

She probably had more dental work done – and it went bad

Why is she going for dental work, if it is anything other than a painful tooth ache, and especially if there is danger of complications? And if she has the money to pay for cosmetic work, why did she wait till now? Elliott Yamin had horrendous teeth that he was laughed at unmercifully for on the blogs. No dental work for him until a dentist offered to do the work for free after the show was over.

Oh, well, we’ll probably never know the true story.

If she’s really had a diabetic crisis, then I don’t think there is any question of trying to give her a day to recover. If she’s not ready tomorrow, I guess she’s out of luck. But as the daughter of a diabetic, you can’t mess around with that stuff. It’s not like the sniffles or even the flue. It’s potentially life-threatening.

I don’t think Bo Bice is a good analogy. Bo Bice performed at T2 with what we now know (but he didn’t then) was a serious intestinal blockage that nearly killed him during the AI Tour. He and the producers probably thought it was the flu at the time. If they’d known he was that desperately ill, what would they have done? Hard to imagine them postponing the T2. But T20? For a serious medical crisis? I don’t see why its unfair. Unfortunate, yes, for everyone. But not unfair.

Hopefully NO ONE brings it up tonight though, perhaps in response to a bad performance. Nothing makes you sound worse than an excuse.

I’m rooting for JohnPark!

I haven’t had time to read the thread yet, so sorry if this is redundant, but what puzzles me is why this announcement had to be made at all. Would anyone really have thought twice about it if they had switched the order of guys and girls this week with no explanation? I know I wouldn’t, I’d have figured they just wanted to switch the order for variety’s sake. Now they’ve got everyone concerned and speculating about Crystal’s health, and/or peeps are saying they’re showing favoritism towards her by giving her special treatment. Was this necessary?

Yeah, I’m wondering the same thing. I don’t find it odd if they switch days for the sake of switching.

Other than Bo Bice’s abdominal issues (which, if I recall correctly, was during the Finals so his performances couldn’t have been delayed) and David Cook’s high blood pressure (which HE decided to wait to get treated), has there ever been a situation where a contestant was seriously ill during the show? (Not including colds & flu.)

The guys should have to go first this week anyway…why should the girls have to go first every week?

Truth is we have no way of knowing if Crystal will be well enough by tomorrow to perform. We do know she was unable to perform tonight. I think most people are ok with the changeup of the schedule, if that means she has some possibility of remaining in the competition.

good point will. I probably would have thought they just switched the order ths week for variety.

I haven’t had time to read the thread yet, so sorry if this is redundant, but what puzzles me is why this announcement had to be made at all. Would anyone really have thought twice about it if they had switched the order of guys and girls this week with no explanation?

I’m thinking they’d already announced that the girls would be back tonight to perform so it probably wasn’t possible to switch without acknowledging it. If they’d not mentioned who was performing when, then it definitely would have been an option to just keep it quiet. Honestly I’m not quite sure I believe they shouldn’t switch it up every week because why should the guys always get that extra day to prepare?

I don’t think Bo Bice is a good analogy. Bo Bice performed at T2 with what we now know (but he didn’t then) was a serious intestinal blockage that nearly killed him during the AI Tour. He and the producers probably thought it was the flu at the time. If they’d known he was that desperately ill, what would they have done? Hard to imagine them postponing the T2.

I seem to remember a lot of comments saying that they thought it was food poisoning. I’m so glad they finally got it repaired. It took 2 or 3 surgeries, didn’t it?

even if bowersox has had a diabetes issue, she should still be treated in the same fashion as all others have… you play something of hers and ask that we vote based on her past performances.

AI is a TV SHOW, a fabricated voting situation, not an election of something actually important in life (as much as we all enjoy AI). The fact that they are changing something for a serious medical issue is the right thing to do. What changes? Really? So they flip the guys and the girls, everyone is in the same boat. Since it is the semis, it’s an easy solution (not so much once you get to the finals). Idol is like a boot camp, they do have to be ready for whatever comes. My best to Crystal, hope it’s all cleared up for tomorrow.

It could happen anyway, this week. If she actually didn’t develop a serious complication until today or even if she’s in a condition that’s slower to clear up than was thought, then I don’t think there’s any guarantee that she’ll be ready to go tomorrow.

True. And then she’ll be out. But, switching up the order isn’t that huge of a deal, so the producers could accomodate the situation for tonight. Obviously, if she’s unable to perform tomorrow, it’s over for her.

BTW, performers know how to sing when they have colds. Does anyone really think that Adam, Kris, and Danny were perfectly healthy for the entire 3 months they were on the show last season? I’m sure at least one of them was down with something or other at least once. We just didn’t know it. You can’t make exceptions for cold and flut or you’ll never be able to air a show. There’s always going to be someone who is ill.

It sounds like this is quite a different situation with Crystal. I mean, let’s face it. She’s got enough buzz going for her that if it’s only a cold or case of the flu, she could stand out on stage and croak and and cough, and she’d still get votes. Based on the back-up singers tweet about “drama,” I’m going with it being complications from her diabetes. Have you ever seen someone go into shock? Pretty scary and pretty dramatic.

I also agree with Will. Why did they have to make a huge announcement? I wouldn’t have thought anything of the boys going first this week. It only seems fair to alternate.

It seems that Crystal was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when she was 6 and wears an insulin pump. If the changeup is indeed due to diabetes complications, I think that is entirely reasonable. What do folks prefer? That she risks her life and has some kind of medical incident live on TV? There’s fairness and then there’s compassion. If diabetes is indeed the cause, comparisons with past Idols having colds and flus is nowhere near on the same page.

Bravo on your comment and thanks for not judging her and comparing her to other Idols (and in this case, there is no comparison). Since Diabetes is an entire different illness as you stated.

If she’s really had a diabetic crisis, then I don’t think there is any question of trying to give her a day to recover. If she’s not ready tomorrow, I guess she’s out of luck. But as the daughter of a diabetic, you can’t mess around with that stuff. It’s not like the sniffles or even the flue. It’s potentially life-threatening

ITA. It’s an easy fix this week. I hope she doesn’t have a diabetic crises during one of the top 12 weeks. ( I really think she will make it to the top 12.) I guess they will cross that bridge if they get to it.
Like many people, I made my comments about TPTB before I knew that Crystal was a diabetic. It’s always fun to poke at TPTB, but I would never snark on someone who struggles with a lifelong, serious illness. I take back my “grassy knoll” comments.
I wish a healthy outcome for Crystal and I’m sure the guys can handle a change in plans. At least they will all be in the same boat together.

Since Diabetes is an entire different illness as you stated.

But how is it any more or less life threatening to perform in that condition than say say high blood pressure (as Cook did) or with an intestinal blockage (as Bice did)? All three could have resulted in immediate life-threatening complications.

You also have to wonder if this would be an on-going issue with her. I know of at least three insulin-pump-dependent performers who seem to manage quite well when it comes to their responsibilities.

Based on the back-up singers tweet about “drama,” I’m going with it being complications from her diabetes. Have you ever seen someone go into shock? Pretty scary and pretty dramatic.

Oh, man, yes, when I worked at the animal shelter one of our guys went into diabetic shock, it was really awful.

ITA. It’s an easy fix this week. I hope she doesn’t have a diabetic crises during one of the top 12 weeks.

Right, that’s why I think it is a non-issue this week, easy to just change things up and give her more time. And I don’t really see unfairness playing into it – maybe if the boys and girls were competing but right now the boys are competing with the boys and they are all in the same boat. Plus, again, if they suck tonight they were going to suck tomorrow night, too.

But how is it any more or less life threatening to perform in that condition than say say high blood pressure (as Cook did) or with an intestinal blockage (as Bice did)? All three could have resulted in immediate life-threatening complications.

It’s entirely possible that those guys shouldn’t have performed, either. Though I believe someone referenced above that they didn’t know what was wrong with Bo, they thought he had the flu. Risking a life for a TV music show is stupid.

According to Us Magazine, Crystal was sent to the hospital due to diabetes complications and should be OK for tomorrow.

http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/idol-finalist-sent-to-hospital-girl-competition-show-delayed-201023

Maybe the Idol producers have learned from previous seasons how to better distinguish a life-threatening illness from one that isn’t. What we do know for sure is that Crystal was unable to perform tonight. That was spelled out in the Fox statement. And sure, if she can’t perform tomorrow night, she is likely out of the competition. I do hope we’re not so jaded and callous, that folks would expect any of these kids to risk their lives for our entertainment. In David Cook’s case, hopefully, he knew his body well enough to know that his high BP did not fall into the life-risking category.

I don’t want any contestant to die so Idol can be “fair”.

Now that I know how serious the situation was, I’m glad they made the switch. This isn’t a cold, this is potentially life threatening and warranted a change in plans. The guys aren’t at any disadvantage head to head with each other because they all lost an equal amount of prep time. It’s a test of their professionalism.

The Diabetes news finally explains the condition of Crystal’s teeth.

Would anyone really have thought twice about it if they had switched the order of guys and girls this week with no explanation?

one word…twitter. if you have backup dancers reporting about drama, fox cant pretend the switch was made for no reason. the media/press would have found out and then it would have been a bigger deal.

I don’t want any contestant to die so Idol can be “fair”.

thank you!

I’m not gonna lie, this makes me very concerned. I mean, it’s fantastic that TPTB are giving her a chance to get better but what if this becomes a recurring problem. Would Idol producers consider giving Crystal a week off but allow her to stay? SYTYCD does it all the time. And X Factor did it with Diana in Season 4. I really hope Crystal gets better.

Type 1 Diabetes is probably covered under the people with disabilities act. Type 1 Diabetes isn’t really a illness or disease. It’s when a person’s pancreas stops making insulin. Also people metabolize insulin differently under stressful conditions. If Crystal’s insulin pump either stopped working or wasn’t giving her enough insulin her condition would have been life threatening.

Also the people at 19/Fox could have been up for a huge lawsuit.

I’m glad tptb are exercising caution here. Diabetes is serious as I know from when my cousin has had episodes and needed to be rushed to the hospital.

Stress really affects blood sugar levels. Hopefully, they can get her back on her feet and also figure out the optimal insulin level she needs to keep up with the stressful Idol situation.

In David Cook’s case, hopefully, he knew his body well enough to know that his high BP did not fall into the life-risking category.

He was taken to the hospital when the show ended.

I think for a performer, you live under the creed “The Show Must Go On” so long that its hard to draw the line. I’ve worked with low lung capacity just after having a major asthma attack, I’ve seen others have trash cans on the other side of the flats so they could throw up between set changes. Others have worked under much more severe conditions than this I am sure.

It may seem foolish I know, but when you are thinking about how everything is riding on the fact you need to be on that stage it is hard to make that call. Even when there is an understudy that can go on in your place, its the idea of disappointing people who came to see YOU perform, or that YOU may cost the show backers money that really pushes you. (Remember Oprah chiding Fantasia about just this thing on her show a few weeks back?) And then there is the love of the show.

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I hope Crystal feels better too. Having a Chronic Illness is very difficult when it flairs up at the worst times possible quite unexpectly. I have severe asthma since I was 8 years old and three of my sons have it too .You never quite have that normal life that the ads for prescription meds talk about.

Now that we know that it it Diabetes related, of course AI made the right call.

There is a considerable difference between being ill and being unconscious. I worked for years with developmentally delayed brittle diabetics and when someone crashes a hospital is not optional. Often times clients bounced back immediately after IV, although they generally spent the night stabilizing. Feel better, Crystal.

I’m glad she’s ok

Oh wow!! AI definately made the right call with this one. There was an option to switch days…and this is a very good reason to exercise that option. Diabetes isn’t something to mess around with. I hope Crystal is doing better and able to perform tomorrow night.

Well, most performers with diabetes are not suddenly thrust onto the big stage as Crystal has been. They have time to gradually learn how to cope. Hopefully, this experience is just a wakeup call on how to better maintain her blood sugar levels amidst the stresses of the Idol experience. We know Elliott Yamin also had difficulties at times keeping his blood sugar levels under control.

Ultimately, the show is going on, and the changeup is not a huge deal, albeit unusual, so there’s really nothing lost here.

I sense even more Gokey-esque backlash happening in lieu of this situation.

This just sucks all around for Crystal. She can’t help what she’s going through, and it’s not her fault if the show bends over backwards to accommodate one of their frontrunners.

I don’t think it is so much about frontrunner (in my book) than about lawsuit.

I am glad that she is ok and they were able to accomodate her. Diabetes definitely isn’t something to mess with. We recently had someone in her 30s pass away due to it at work. Hopefully they will be able to get it under control and she will be able to perform for weeks to come.

When she goes out and really nails a song…all will be forgotten.

The Diabetes news finally explains the condition of Crystal’s teeth.

Type 1 Diabetes isn’t really a illness or disease.

You’re both wrong. Type 1 is an auto-immune disease in which some T cells start attacking the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. It’s a disease process that ultimately leads to the pancreas not being able to produce enough insulin, and eventually becoming unable tp produce any insulin at all. It takes years for the immune attack to completely destroy insulin production. No one has been able to figure what triggers the immune system to attack the beta cells yet.

People with Type 1 are at greater risk for periodontal (gum) disease because high blood sugar affects circulation to the small blood vessels in the body. It’s rare for young diabetics to have serious complications from diabetes these days. Those don’t start to show up until the mid-20s, or later. Yellow teeth have nothing to do with diabetes.

The most likely things that happened to Crystal are a severe high blood sugar, or a severe low. The high could have caused by an insulin pump malfunction, stress, or eating unfamiliar foods, which can make insulin dosing difficult. A low can just happen at any time, though lows that would affect job performance are rare. Lows can be caused by extra activity, over-bolusing insulin for food, or illnesses (even a cold can require very careful dosing), for example. If she was very high or low, it’s reasonable for them to keep her in the hospital overnight for observation.

Wow all this “drama” when I come home from work.

First, I’m glad she’s okay. While I’m not diabetic, and I know little about diabetes minus what I see from people who have it, I wonder what caused it to create such an issue that she would have to go to the hospital.

Glad it’s on an off week where it is an easy fix to switch the guys with the gals…however, I hope it doesn’t happen again, because then what are they going to do during the Top 12 or so forth?

I think AI made the right call switching the performance nights for the guys and girls. It was the smartest move under the circumstances and I don’t think anyone will suffer from the switch.

I had wondered if Crystal was diabetic (she has that look to me) and that is the first thing that came to mind when I read she was the reason. I’m rooting for her to be able to continue and to manage the stress and keep her insulin levels under control.

You also have to wonder if this would be an on-going issue with her. I know of at least three insulin-pump-dependent performers who seem to manage quite well when it comes to their responsibilities.

I’m sure they do. I know Elliott Yamin, Brett Michaels, and Nick Jonas all manage well most of the time, but every single one of them has to be careful and can never take diabetes for granted. Nick Jonas has to leave the stage to treat lows occasionally. Someone stands just offstage watching him to make sure he’s not starting to go low without realizing it, and with sugar in hand to treat the lows. Elliott was very worried about his insulin supply after the earthquake, and wasn’t able to keep his blood sugar down. Bret Michaels went low on camera at least twice during the original Rock of Love, and keeps orange juice on stage for lows. So, yes, they all cope well, but they all take measures like having knowledgable people around to support them and having their supplies close by at all times. AI is more like boot camp. Lots of changes, lots of stress, and an irregular schedule. Anyone with a chronic illness that requires intense monitoring is going to struggle with that a bit. Heck, even the healthy ones get exhausted and sick every year.

CathyMK – you are totally right. I got a lump in my throat reading about the cause. Years ago I worked with two young men – both in early 20′s – who had Type 1 diabetes. Both went into insulin shock periodically. They had to check their sugar level multiple times/day (this was before the automatic pager looking devices – they had to prick themselves and do a test on the blood). We kept orange juice handy, and they had kits with a shot around for us to administer if they went into shock.

It was very scary to watch them go into shock, and most of the staff were a nervous wreck given the number of times they did go into shock.

One thing I learned is that it is VERY important to keep a regular schedule, healthy diet, exercise, etc. With the IDOL schedule I think this will be very tough. Yes, there are performers who have done it, but they all seem to have a very close family support network. Hopefully Crystal has this. If not, I bet her fellow contestants will fill in the gap.

I’m glad they made the decision to swap nights, although I hope the situation is handled in such a way so there is no backlash against Crystal. I think she’s a really talented person and would love for her to stay in the competition a long time.

I’m too lazy to read through all the post, lol. I am glad that Fox made the switch. Diabetes is serious and shouldn’t be taken lightly. I kind of like this whole switcheroo thing. I kind of want to see the guys first anyway, it wouldn’t make any difference. Plus we can get the Kara drooling over Casey fake crush out of the way. Get better Mamasox!! You still rock!

Others have worked under much more severe conditions than this I am sure.

It may seem foolish I know, but when you are thinking about how everything is riding on the fact you need to be on that stage it is hard to make that call.

Diabetic coma? From the hospital? I highly doubt that others have worked under more severe conditions. Singing still requires one to be awake and usually upright. No amounts of buckets on the side of the stage can compensate for being unconscious. If this happened later in the show, they may of had no choice but to go on without her, but TPTB had options and there is really no harm.

TPTB had the option to switch nights. The guys are competing with each other and the girls are competing with each other at this point. This was the right call.

I agree with those who said you don’t mess around with diabetes, especially when it’s insulin dependent. No question about it, they did the right thing. Given that this is just the beginning of all the Idol stress, maybe Crystal just needs to find a new routine that works for her so that the stress doesn’t get the best of her again.

It’s a shame Idol has that stench of playing favorites about it but it does. The show probably would’ve made the same allowance for another girl in the same situation for PR reasons but what does it say when show fans wonder aloud if Idol did this just because an obviously favored contestant is involved?

Diabetes is serious but a well understood condition. As a 24 yr old woman, it’s entirely her responsibility that she keep her diabetes in control. It’s not like she’s Elliott Yamin down in Chile running out of insulin and unable to get it because of the 8.8 quake. If hers isn’t under control, she should’ve tried for Idol another year.

She cannot allow this to be a problem again.

Even in the Idol bubble it’s a logistical hassle for the band, production people and puts the guys, 10 of her competitors, at a disadvantage by taking away a full day of prep. It’s unfair.

As has been pointing out, other contestants with illnesses did perform across all seasons of Idol. Adding to all those with flu bugs or strep throat, I have vague memories of one early contestant (Aiken?) needing to use an epipen to ward off anaphylactic shock before a show.

OK, I have a crisis guys! My DVR is all messed up so it recorded Lost (thank God), but American Idol is all black :( Does anyone know about a live streaming for the West Coast feed? Or a site with video of all the performances? I need my Idol fix!

druzilla: but what does it say when show fans wonder aloud if Idol did this just because an obviously favored contestant is involved?

It says that fans get too wrapped up in this! :-D

Diabetes is serious but a well understood condition. As a 24 yr old woman, it’s entirely her responsibility that she keep her diabetes in control.

And as the parent of a teenage type 1 diabetic (which is very different, and more dangerous in the short term, than the hugely more common type 2), I can tell you that it’s not that simple. Type 1 is manageable, but it is maddeningly unpredictable. One day (or worse, night) you can be just fine, and the next you can do things exactly the same way and end up crashing. That’s why my wife and I test our daughter’s blood sugar multiple times overnight (and yes, J9BT, most diabetics still have to prick themselves many times a day to test their blood sugar) — I haven’t had a full night’s sleep since our daughter developed diabetes a few years ago. Our daughter’s diabetes is generally under excellent control, but we still have some terrible nights fighting low blood sugar levels.

So, Crystal may have done everything right and still ended up in trouble. You can’t assume that any of this is the result of her being irresponsible. And you absolutely cannot say that she can’t allow this to be a problem again, because it’s impossible to predict.

As has been pointing out, other contestants with illnesses did perform across all seasons of Idol. Adding to all those with flu bugs or strep throat, I have vague memories of one early contestant (Aiken?) needing to use an epipen to ward off anaphylactic shock before a show.

Were any of them in bad enough shape to be sent to the hospital before the show?

With all due respect, those of you who have no firsthand experience with type 1 diabetes should refrain from making critical remarks about it, especially directed at Crystal and what she may or may not be doing to take care of herself. Type 1 diabetes is an extremely difficult disease to manage and does not look the same in all people and all situations. Any given day you can do everything right and still end up in the hospital.

If you look at Crystal’s myspace page, she details a lifelong struggle with type 1 including many trips to the hospital prior to starting insulin pump therapy. Since starting on the insulin pump she has been in much better control, but the insulin pump is not a cure and cannot prevent trips to the hospital in all situations. In fact if a pump malfunctions, it can actually lead to a very dangerous complication called Diabteic Ketoacidosis which would make it impossible to perform and necessary to stay in the hospital until recovered.

Diabetes is serious but a well understood condition. As a 24 yr old woman, it’s entirely her responsibility that she keep her diabetes in control. It’s not like she’s Elliott Yamin down in Chile running out of insulin and unable to get it because of the 8.8 quake. If hers isn’t under control, she should’ve tried for Idol another year.

She cannot allow this to be a problem again.

There’s certainly a general ignorance of diabetes in society. Crystal shouldn’t be judged if she has a disease. Chances are she does her best to control it. But all control with diabetes is relative. Control is not a cure, so people with the disease still suffer compications from it.

By the way, type 2 diabetes can also be very debilatating and difficult to control, and differs widely as to severity from person to person.

In season 5 they had to deal with two in the top 24 with type 1 – Elliott and Kevin Couvais. They are taking it seriously – and they should. Good call AI.

Wow. Some very harsh criticisms about the handling of Crystal’s Type 1 Diabetes.
Those of you who seem to be minimizing her health situation and putting whatever complication she had in the same class as the flu may not be aware that both diabetic ketoacidosis ( high sugar) and insulin shock ( low sugar) can cause a person to go into cardiac arrest- you know, that thing that happens when your heart stops beating and the paramedics have to shock you and pound on your chest to get your heart beating again so you can live to see another day?
Just something to keep in mind as you read the reports of her being hospitalized in order to re-regulate her blood sugars.

AI handled the situation as they should have. My wish is for a complete recovery for Crystal. She is a talented young woman and I look forward to her performance tonight.

Thank you to all who are providing information to those less informed about this disease.

It was good to see the guys go first. After all, they do get that extra day when Idol uses this format.

It sounds as if people think Idol did some rearranging for a preferred performer. They didn’t; they did something for one most of us consider good, with good “buzz.” This early in the season, it is no foul. There may be a sympathy vote for a couple of weeks, but I think most of us feel Crystal is likely to be safe anyway. I think Idol is more likely to string good performers throughout the two hours, rather than actively promote one in the pimp spot, simply in order to keep folks from switching stations. No point in pimping if no one is watching. MamaSox would, I suspect, do well anywhere.

my daughter has type 1 diabetes and sometimes even if she’s eating right she can have sugar lows that cause seizures… after one shes no good to anyone for a day cuz it causes major headaches and bad stomach and all she can do is sleep

get well soon Crystal all the best

johnm, mamabelle, and ross….Thankyou for getting good and acurate
info out so quickly re the inconsistancy of of blood sugar levels in type 1 diabeties as well as sever type twos.
What is consistant about diabetes is that each persons diabetes
control of Blood Sugars is affected by inumerable varieables from
the flu to Trauma,stress, activity, to life style issues and beyond.
If you get a good long run on stable blood sugars, you cannot let your guard down esp for children. Most adults achieve a semmblance of control and always are prepared with small snacks candies and some sort of protein to stablize the bs when sugar (candies etc) is used, when on the go. Hypoglycemia is just as, if not more
emergent than the extreme sleepiness that warns you of Ketoacidosis.
I suspect with all the stress and whirlwind activity it can become
difficult to have every single thing you need at hand every moment.
Unless your life is severely regimented, control is occasionally
elusive. As the flu was going around, it could well be the culprit
of suddenly hight or low sugars and if cool,clammy, confused, give
candy/juice/pb/cheese and check bld sugar at 15 min and repeat if under acceptable low of 4 (metric). If unconcious, 911 would be the call absolutely!
I hope Crystals sugars are stabilized. Sometimes takes a couple of
hours, and in severe cases a couple of days. Hoping to see her back
“sangin” tonight!

It sounds as if people think Idol did some rearranging for a preferred performer. They didn’t

It doesn’t surprise me that people are suspicious. They’ve been blatantly trying to manipulate the voting for years. It’s early in the game this year so probably nothing nefarious taking place. Due to past behaviour, when anything unusual takes place, lot of people are going to look for hidden agendas. It’s mainly just people on the internet speculating and it won’t have any effect on the voting but I don’t find it strange that people are commenting.

Well, most performers with diabetes are not suddenly thrust onto the big stage as Crystal has been. They have time to gradually learn how to cope. Hopefully, this experience is just a wakeup call on how to better maintain her blood sugar levels amidst the stresses of the Idol experience. We know Elliott Yamin also had difficulties at times keeping his blood sugar levels under control.

Crystal also has the added stress of having a small child at home.

And I don’t think any of them actually anticipate in advance just how stressful and intense and different from anything they’ve previously experienced the Idol thing can be.

That would be especially true for those who haven’t really watched the show much, as I believe Crystal says she hadn’t, I think. I don’t know that a non-watcher could fully appreciate how much extra time and effort goes into the scheduling, learning group numbers as well as solo numbers, doing Ford commercials, juggling time with all the other contestants to do song selection and band rehearsals and such. Makes it extremely difficult to eat correctly, too.

I haven’t read through the thread yet, so this already may have been discussed, but it’s highly likely Crystal has no private health insurance, and she would be uninsurable if she has diabetes. I can’t recall which state she is from, but she may have been or is still eligible for her state Medicaid program–particularly with a small child. Regardless, she probably hasn’t had the best health care, and may have had problems because she can’t afford good care and treatment.

I think it’s understandable but unfair to say she should not have decided to try out for Idol unless she has her diabetes under control. She probably has no money and is either uninsured or underinsured. She’s trying to make a step up in life and provide for her child, and in doing so, she decided to make that leap of faith and go for it. If she’s successful on Idol she’ll have plenty of money. The life of a musician is tough until they make it. That being said, if she can’t compete, they’ll disqualify her. There’s only so much they’ll rearrange the schedule for her. Tough break for sure.

“Diabetes is serious but a well understood condition. As a 24 yr old woman, it’s entirely her responsibility that she keep her diabetes in control.”
Hey “Druzilla”, my daughter is 21 and has type 1 diabetes, and has had since she was 8. Til you have walked a mile in a type 1 diabetic shoes, you have absolutely no right to make a statement like that. I do not care how much “control” a type 1 diabetic has with their diabetes, there are moments when it gets out of control. Excitement will send blood sugars up or down, fear will send blood sugars up or down, ANY kind of adreneline rush will send sugars up or down. We got her a new puppy one year, she got excited, ended up in the hospital with blood in excess of 600. On her way to her grandmother’s, her sugars dropped to 20, due to excitement. How do you teach a child how to temper their natural reactions because they might end up in the hospital? WE her parents and herself had control of her diabetes, and we were at the doctors every week with this. So educate yourself, know what you are talking about or just don’t bother making contributions to places like this. All you end up doing is looking stupid, which you accomplished that.