I have type 2 diabetes. I have to keep my blood sugar levels normal throughout the day. Normally, it's easy to do because I work from home, so I might eat a handful of nuts every few hours. But when I'm working somewhere off campus as I have been all week, I forget to eat, and then it can get scary. I usually keep a pack of skittles in the car for emergencies. Today I was distracted by a problem and totally forgot to eat something. When I got home, I had a splitting headache and was dizzy: sure signs of an attack. I drank some apple juice and ate some cheese. I feel a little better now. That was a close call!

One time when I had a gig in CT, the contract stipulates that the caterers will feed us before the guests. When we got to the wedding, the bride hadn't told the caterers, so there was nothing prepared for us. Once again, I hadn't thought to bring anything (my fault, not hers). After setting up, I felt light headed, so I sat down in a corner of the room and must have passed out because next thing I know, my partner's shaking me awake and handing me a cup of orange juice! Scary