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03-28-2009, 12:04 AM | #1 |
Danielle's Imaginary Boyfriend
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I admit it--I'm a fool.
Okay, so I'll just go right out there and say that I am a fool, sometimes . The past couple days have been a bit trying for me. Too much to do, too few hours to do it all, and not enough energy to get it done to begin with. Yesterday, I got mixed up a bit--I took my meds in the morning, then forgot I'd taken them and wound up taking them a 2d time. I didn't go to bed at a decent hour last night (its was still before midnight at least), but had to get up early this morning. I wound up waking a couple hours before I needed to, but once I'm up, I'm up. Since I wound up taking my meds twice yesterday (thankfully nearly 12 hours apart), I delayed taking them today. I also made the mistake of not taking care of eating properly. This is where I mention I'm diabetic and really should know better. I've been diabetic for nearly 9 years now (at least that's when I was diagnosed--chances are I was undiagnosed for a year or 2 before), so what & when I eat really count. But I didn't accomplish everything I needed to yesterday, so there was spill over to today. I grew up around ranches, cornfields & sugar beet co-ops on the one hand, and wineries & dairy farms on the other, so I got used to hearing about "work before play" from my friends, and its something I took to heart. Long story short, I did too much without monitoring my blood sugar, let it get so low (60s), had taken too much of my medication yesterday and so on my way walking home from my last task I started to get real dizzy and lightheaded, so I turned right around, went to the grocery store and discovered that Izze soda is fantastic (and no corn syrup!)! So, since I know there's at least 1 more diabetic on the forum here, who I think was only recently diagnosed, I figured I'd put this recent experience from someone whose had to deal with lancets, test strips, A1C numbers and so on for a while, and still f'd up up here as something of a cautionary tale. Now to go prick my finger again and see where we are ...
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03-28-2009, 01:26 AM | #2 |
Danielle's Biggest Fan
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i too am a diabetic... diagnosed 9 months ago... been an adjustment. been able to keep it all pretty close.(barring xmas) i have my bad days by eating wrong things.. but overall i think i do ok. i have not had low issues, but i have gone down to 70, right before a meal. its a day to day struggle. so take care of yourself.
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03-28-2009, 02:29 AM | #3 |
Dreaming of Danielle
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Are you guys Type 1 or Type 2?
I'm Type 1 diagnosed 8 years ago and I have to do 2 insulin injections every day. Bit of a nuisance checking blood sugar levels and having to follow a sensible diet but I find it easy enough to cope. Actually having to follow a sensible diet is a good thing and if non diabetics did the same we would all be healthier. |
03-28-2009, 03:28 AM | #4 |
Danielle's Imaginary Boyfriend
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I'm type 2, so a little soda or juice (I prefer juice normally) and I'm a quick recovery. My uncle on the other hand was type 1 since childhood. It was just a stupid mistake, one that might not have happened if I'd remembered to take my meds properly yesterday, so I didn't throw myself off with them today, and which if I'd just simply slowed down a little bit and listened to what my body was telling me almost certainly wouldn't have happened. Most of the time I'm able to keep my blood sugar between 115 & 135. For that matter, I was able to keep it under control without meds until just 4 or so years ago. I actually find the discipline & simple rules somewhat refreshing--with them, I'm in control of the disease, not the other way around (a little self-control, a fair bit of moderation go a long way). Take care, of yourselves.
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03-28-2009, 04:16 AM | #5 |
Danielle's Imaginary Boyfriend
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I found out I'm a Type 2 a year ago. I would LOVE to see numbers below 100! Instead, I was averaging about 165. Recently, I started taking Metformin and, now, my average is about 145. Slowly, but surely, the med is kicking in. I might need something a little stronger to reach the desired 100, though.
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03-28-2009, 03:41 PM | #6 |
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i am type two. i take Metfomin too. my ave is in the 150 after meals 100 before meals
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