Linda's new start..now with a plan!

[lindalinda]

I havent logged in a cuople of days, shift work. I did have some bad morning BS numbers that I am not sure the reason for. On sunday morning 147 and on monday 143. The rest of the days numbers were fine, but I dont know what the reason was.

todays stuff

fasting BS-115

breakfast- small bowl of cheerios

after breakfast BS-137

lunch- quiche

S- cheddar cheese

S- pudding

pre-dinner BS-107

dinner- quiche

after dinner BS-126

S- fudgesicle

todays numbers were pretty good.

averages

all results
7day- 132
14day-133
30day-144

before meal
7day- 122
14day-124
30 day-131

after meal
7day-139
14day-139
30day-146

slowly getting better.

Short story. The new guy who I just finished training at work is 26 years old. He has a 2 year old son. Yesterday his son and wife were at the apartment pool. I dont know what happened, but my co-worker got a call at work that his son almost drowned. He left work about an hour before I got off. As I was driving home it was on the radio "toddler pulled unconscious from apartment pool, lifeguard revives with CPR. child taken to Kosair childrens hosp, condition unknown". He had to stay overnight for observation, but we finally got news that he is gonna be ok this morning. After he came to, he was out ot it for a while, but by this morning he was coloring, talking and laughing. I think they had him coloring to check his motor skills. anyway, thank god. Now, I have not verbalized this at all, but I am gonna say it here where no one will hear it anyway.

WTH? Where was his wife? How did this happen? Seriously, who doesnt know you have to watch a 2 year old every second at a pool? I know it was an accident, but no, I dont get it. I would be willing to bet that she had the 6 year old daughter watch him "for just a sec" while she did something.

Sorry, vent over. I know it was an accident and I would never ever say that to anyone that might be effected by it. anyway, sorry


nite

 

[lindalinda]

Just a quick check in.

reference my rant above: The mom was sitting on the side of the pool chatting with a friend, the baby was in one of the round tubes. The tube flipped over and he sank. The lifeguard saw him and so did the mom, they both jumped in and got him out. They arent sure how long he was under, but he is ok. The lifeguard (who was an adult btw) has offered to give him swimming lessons.

Everything else is going ok. I am doing pretty good on the diet. My numbers are almost all good now. Slightly higher on monday and tuesday, which I think is lack of sleep. I got a little Poed at the dr tho. I asked to be sent test results from all those tests and he said he did. I got a blank form in the mail that said come to the office. Now, I dont need to go to the office, I want the freakin results! I finally asked him to tell me my A1C which he told me on the phone (8.1, which is bad) I need that to be able to see my progress when I get tested again. He never gave me any other results.

My BP meds went way up in price also, so I asked him to prescribe me something that is on my insurance. He gave me a list of 4, only one was on my insurance and it raises blood glucose levels! Why would he prescribe me that?! Anyway, I think I am going shopping for an endocrinologist. I want someone more professional.


averages

all results
7 day-125
14 day-130
30 day-137

before meal
7 day-119
14 day-122
30 day-127

after meal
7 day-131
14 day-136
30 day-141

nite

linda

 

[lindalinda]

Checking in with some numbers

all results avg
7 day 122
14 day 124
30 day 125

before meal avg

7 day 118
14 day 121
30 day 122


after meal avg

7 day 128
14 day 128
30 day 128


slowly going down.

The results are clearly effected by sleep. By my second day off the numbers are at completely normal levels. As my work weekgoes on, the numbers go up depending on my sleep.

I am down 12 lbs so far.

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

Hey, Linda! Sorry I haven't been over here to check in for quite awhile. I just haven't felt like "socializing" much lately.

I am glad to see that your numbers are coming down. I have heard from my mom that what you are experiencing with the sleep/stress making your numbers high is pretty normal. Meaning that it affects everyone that way. Not that it helps much Your numbers seem manageable now though - from an uneducated onlooker's perspective

I just have to comment on the near drowning thing. You came back and said that the mom was on the OUTSIDE of the pool while her 2 year old was IN the pool!! I don't have kids, but I don't think that 2 year olds can or should swim by themselves in a pool!! That is just not being smart if you ask me.

I actually read something earlier this year that was talking about how Most drowning accidents result from carelessness or not paying attention. I know what you mean about not ever wanting to say things like that to those affected by a drowning. But I wish that more people were aware of that Before it occurs. It only takes moments for something horrible to happen.

K, off my soapbox.

Have a GREAT week!!

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

oh, yeah....

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 12 POUND LOSS!!!

 

[lindalinda]

thanks Amber! I haven't been posting much, but I am slowly losing weight. 13 lbs now and I weigh again on friday so I'm hoping for more.

BS numbers went up for a week this month. During my TOM they were higher, so my averages have not been that great but the last 2 days they have gone down again, actually to normal levels (90s and 100s).

Heres my averages tho

All results average
7 day 124
14 day 126
30 day 126

Before meal
7 day 118
14 day 121
30 day 122

After meal
7 day 135
14 day 133
30 day 131



Today numbers were good even though I had to get up at 4am (that is usually a bad number)


nite

linda

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

Hey, Linda! Glad to see that you are continuing to lose weight. Slowly is the right way to do it, so remember that when it seems too slow.

Also good to see the blood sugar numbers are getting better. I have always heard that losing even a little weight can make a big difference. So, it looks like you are on the right track to being able to keep it managed.

Now that I am back from vacation, I'm really going to try to do better at eating right and exercising. The only way that I can do that consistently is to post about it - it is what works for me. So, I should be around more often now. I'll do my best to be a better encourager for you, so remind me that I said all of this if I start to drop off the radar again, please

Hope you have a good week!!

 

[lindalinda]

Hi Amber! Good to see you back!

I have numbers

all results average
7 day 116
14 day 117
30 day 123

before meal average
7 day 111
14 day 114
30 day 119

after meal average
7 day 119
14 day 120
30 day 128


Basically it's good numbers all the time except for one or 2 mornings, after getting very little sleep. I'm satisfied for now.

I weigh in tomorrow and I dont think I lost anything this week, but we'll see.

 

[kmp1191]

i haven't fallen off the face of the earth yet....slipped....but am hanging on!!
I also haven't read all your posts but I did read that you've lost 13 pounds!! Girl that's great!!!
Keep it up!!!

marie

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

So, did you lose any weight this week?

What is your eating plan like these days? Just trying to limit portions or anything specific?

Also, have you found any time to exercise?

Just wondering what's up besides the blood sugar numbers. I know that is a very important thing, but I'm sure you are doing things to get them down.

Hope things are going well for you this weekend!

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

Yay! Obama is Mr. President!!

Where ya been? I'm beginning to think you've left us for good?!

How are you doing with your blood sugar and blood pressure? Hope you're hanging in there!

Looking forward to hearing from you!