<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p>So I have diabetes and this week has been really bad and I'm pretty sure I'm experiencing neuropathy or something of the sort. It's either my diabetes or I poisoned myself in Orgo lab last week.. not sure at this point but I plan on going ot the doctor tomorrow. Basically my muscles and nerves are all screwy and I'm having trouble standing or holding things and everything's numb.</p>
<p>But that's besides the point. All my health stuff has left me in a bad position because my first Orgo midterm is on Friday but I've barely been able to move all week so I am definitely not prepared. Consequently, I want to ask my professor for an extension... and even though I actually need one I'm TERRIFIED of him and of looking like a lazy tool so I don't know if I should ask.</p>
<p>So my question is: 1) Should I ask or just "do the best I can" and fail? </p>
<p>2) If I ask, is this email appropriate enough:</p>
<p>Hello Professor,</p>
<p>I would like to know if you would be willing to grant me an extension for the exam on Friday. This week I have been experiencing complications related to my diabetes which have debilitated my ability to fully prepare for the exam. At this moment I do not have a doctor's note since I did not consider the problem serious at first but it has gotten worse so I plan on visiting my doctor in the next two days after which he can provide you with a note detailing my difficulties.</p>
<p>I was hoping to make up the exam no later than Monday if possible. Apologies for any inconvenience and I fully understand if you are not able to grant me the extension.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
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