1) Yesterday I invested in a new pair of running shoes! I had just bought a new pair a few months ago, but as a result of getting my diabetes under-control, it appears my feet are actually a size 9, not the size 8 I bought. It was really tough to spend the money again, but I guess worth not losing a toe! My previous pair were the Asics Kayano, which I loved. I wanted to make sure though that I was wearing the right kind of shoe, and not just wearing them because they are so pretty. The guy at the running store was super helpful and I found I was in fact wearing the right type of shoe. However, he showed me a pair just a slight step down, with a little less gel (still super cute) and $20 cheaper. He said I probably won't even be able to tell the difference. Thanks shoe salesman! I love my new Asics 3120 shoes!
2) Today we had gorgeous weather. At work our Finance team even enjoyed our lunch outside, which made it a little hard to want to go back in for the rest of the afternoon! I took full advantage of the perfect weather and went for a nice, long run with the TBFL. We signed up for a 10k next weekend (both of our firsts) and today we wanted to get in a 5.5 mile run. We knew where the 2.5 mile turn around point was, but just guessed on the additional 1/4 mile. We are pretty sure we ended up getting close to 6, which is great! Runs go by so much quicker and better when you run with a buddy!
3) Tomorrow is Friday already! And its the first day of October! Where did September go??? I am not even sure where this week went, but I am excited to have a rest day tomorrow and the last Twins regular season game for us! (We already purchased post-season tickets - Go Twins!)
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Unsolved mystery...
As previously discussed, my blood sugars have been quite low lately. I realized that even though I wasn't taking any fast-acting insulin with my meals, I would still go low. So by process of elimination I guessed that maybe the background insulin was too much. In both frustration and as an attempt to prevent so many lows I decided yesterday to not take my background insulin and see how that goes.
Anyway, its seemed to work. The last two days my blood sugars have been in a good range. But I have been feeling like crap and super tired. Then I got to wondering what if my meter was telling me the wrong number? What if I am actually a lot higher than I think, which would explain my sluggishness? So tonight I tested using both my everyday Contour and the free One Touch I was sent in the mail. Contour = 150. One Touch = 235. Um, ok. Now how do I know which one is right? My hubby decided to check his on both. Results: Contour = 99; One Touch = 135. Hm. My limited knowledge of blood sugars told me that as a non-diabetic (and having not ate for a couple of hours) the 99 was probably more reasonable. But still, how does one know??
Of course I couldn't find that tiny little bottle of control solution for my Contour that I was given on my first day a PWD. I searched all over. No luck. Then I called the local Walgreens. Out of stock. Next closest Walgreens - Out of Stock. Super. The hubby had the great idea of checking Target (I always forget they have a pharmacy). Jack pot. They at least had the solution for the One Touch. So we buzzed over there before closing time, only to realize that tiny little bottle was $10! For a meter I never use, don't really like, and is probably the inaccurate one! Plus the meter itself costs $11 (but doesn't come with the solution). Hm. After a little debate and more discussion with the pharmacist, we decided the Contour is more likely correct and passed on the additional expense.
So that's where my night ends. Instead of catching up on reading (book club meeting is quickly approaching), I spent my evening trying to figure out if and by how much I may be high, only to be left with my original assumption. Maybe I just feel crappy and tired, because I do need some background insulin??? Maybe I should just call my CDE tomorrow and get her insight, rather than testing things out on my own??? Someday I will get this all sorted out - right?!?!
Anyway, its seemed to work. The last two days my blood sugars have been in a good range. But I have been feeling like crap and super tired. Then I got to wondering what if my meter was telling me the wrong number? What if I am actually a lot higher than I think, which would explain my sluggishness? So tonight I tested using both my everyday Contour and the free One Touch I was sent in the mail. Contour = 150. One Touch = 235. Um, ok. Now how do I know which one is right? My hubby decided to check his on both. Results: Contour = 99; One Touch = 135. Hm. My limited knowledge of blood sugars told me that as a non-diabetic (and having not ate for a couple of hours) the 99 was probably more reasonable. But still, how does one know??
Of course I couldn't find that tiny little bottle of control solution for my Contour that I was given on my first day a PWD. I searched all over. No luck. Then I called the local Walgreens. Out of stock. Next closest Walgreens - Out of Stock. Super. The hubby had the great idea of checking Target (I always forget they have a pharmacy). Jack pot. They at least had the solution for the One Touch. So we buzzed over there before closing time, only to realize that tiny little bottle was $10! For a meter I never use, don't really like, and is probably the inaccurate one! Plus the meter itself costs $11 (but doesn't come with the solution). Hm. After a little debate and more discussion with the pharmacist, we decided the Contour is more likely correct and passed on the additional expense.
So that's where my night ends. Instead of catching up on reading (book club meeting is quickly approaching), I spent my evening trying to figure out if and by how much I may be high, only to be left with my original assumption. Maybe I just feel crappy and tired, because I do need some background insulin??? Maybe I should just call my CDE tomorrow and get her insight, rather than testing things out on my own??? Someday I will get this all sorted out - right?!?!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Shorty got LOW, Low, low, loooow
Okay, I need to vent!
For some unknown reason, my pancreas has decided that it wants to work a little now. Thanks for the notice pancreas!
Well I know I am still in the honeymoon phase, but this is extreme honeymooning then. Over the past week, I have had numerous lows, all while I thought I was doing a great job on carb counting. So then this past weekend, knowing I did NOT want to be the bridesmaid who passed out and ruined a perfectly beautiful wedding, I decided to not even take insulin (except my background insulin). So I ate, and checked, and ate, and checked. Cookies, ciabatta bread, chips, you name it. I really wanted it to be a little higher before the ceremony started just to be safe, but for the love of life I could just not get it much higher than 100. What the heck?!?! Well I thought, maybe I should just enjoy this while it lasts, which meant indulging in some yummy potatoes at dinner without giving it a second thought and finishing off my meal with a delicious piece of the red velvet cake!
So you probably think I should be happy about this. Not so. Today after my doctor appointment, I wanted to take advantage of the beautiful fall day and not having to go back to work and go for a RUN!!! Ok, so I had a piece of toast with a little peanut butter and jelly. Then I checked my BG at about 4:30 - 55. WTH?!?! It was 92 when I checked at 2:30 and I hadn't taken insulin since before lunch at 12:30. Alright, so then I drank some Gatorade and finished off about half of a banana. Waited 10 minutes. Checked. 57. Nice - big improvement. DANG IT! Ok, what else can I eat around here? Found a cookie and thought this should do the trick. Scarfed it down. Waited 10 minutes. Checked - 72. Still not good enough! And by now I completely stuffed with crappy food and liquids and still not high enough to go for my run. SAD.
Alright, finished venting and just checked again. I am at 92. Maybe my 10 minutes of waiting each time was a little to impatient of me. I think I am going attempt this run now, and hopefully burn off at least some of this extra crap carbs I just consumed!
Tis another fun day with diabetes!
(I promise the next post will try to be more positive...)
For some unknown reason, my pancreas has decided that it wants to work a little now. Thanks for the notice pancreas!
Well I know I am still in the honeymoon phase, but this is extreme honeymooning then. Over the past week, I have had numerous lows, all while I thought I was doing a great job on carb counting. So then this past weekend, knowing I did NOT want to be the bridesmaid who passed out and ruined a perfectly beautiful wedding, I decided to not even take insulin (except my background insulin). So I ate, and checked, and ate, and checked. Cookies, ciabatta bread, chips, you name it. I really wanted it to be a little higher before the ceremony started just to be safe, but for the love of life I could just not get it much higher than 100. What the heck?!?! Well I thought, maybe I should just enjoy this while it lasts, which meant indulging in some yummy potatoes at dinner without giving it a second thought and finishing off my meal with a delicious piece of the red velvet cake!
So you probably think I should be happy about this. Not so. Today after my doctor appointment, I wanted to take advantage of the beautiful fall day and not having to go back to work and go for a RUN!!! Ok, so I had a piece of toast with a little peanut butter and jelly. Then I checked my BG at about 4:30 - 55. WTH?!?! It was 92 when I checked at 2:30 and I hadn't taken insulin since before lunch at 12:30. Alright, so then I drank some Gatorade and finished off about half of a banana. Waited 10 minutes. Checked. 57. Nice - big improvement. DANG IT! Ok, what else can I eat around here? Found a cookie and thought this should do the trick. Scarfed it down. Waited 10 minutes. Checked - 72. Still not good enough! And by now I completely stuffed with crappy food and liquids and still not high enough to go for my run. SAD.
Alright, finished venting and just checked again. I am at 92. Maybe my 10 minutes of waiting each time was a little to impatient of me. I think I am going attempt this run now, and hopefully burn off at least some of this extra crap carbs I just consumed!
Tis another fun day with diabetes!
(I promise the next post will try to be more positive...)
Thursday, September 16, 2010
I love you fall
Yes, that's right. I love fall. My favorite season, and its here!!!
My favorite indulgence, pumpkin spice lattes, are back and now Caribou offers them sugar-free - wahoo, a guilt-free (and non-bolus requiring) indulgence!! In fact, I am enjoying a pumpkin protein smoothie right now, love it!
I was also excited to get in a longer outdoor run with my TBFL tonight! We ran the trail by our gym, extending it past our usual turn around point to get an extra mile. Total of 5 miles and it felt good and of course went by fast because we chatted quite a bit! (I was surprised to see my BG fall from 166 pre-run to 70 post-run)
Then, another fall favorite, when I got home it was freezing in our house, but I was uber excited to put on big comfy, warm SWEATS!!
Now that the sun goes down earlier, it should be a little easier to fall asleep earlier and get my much need 8 hours of sleep - another plus in my book : ) Speaking of books - more indoor time will also allow me to get caught up on the 4+ books I have started and should really finish (yup nerd alert!)
I know that this love of mine is short lived (I live in MN and before I know it never-ending winter will set in, shuddering just thinking about it), so I am going to enjoy this while I can : )
My favorite indulgence, pumpkin spice lattes, are back and now Caribou offers them sugar-free - wahoo, a guilt-free (and non-bolus requiring) indulgence!! In fact, I am enjoying a pumpkin protein smoothie right now, love it!
I was also excited to get in a longer outdoor run with my TBFL tonight! We ran the trail by our gym, extending it past our usual turn around point to get an extra mile. Total of 5 miles and it felt good and of course went by fast because we chatted quite a bit! (I was surprised to see my BG fall from 166 pre-run to 70 post-run)
Then, another fall favorite, when I got home it was freezing in our house, but I was uber excited to put on big comfy, warm SWEATS!!
Now that the sun goes down earlier, it should be a little easier to fall asleep earlier and get my much need 8 hours of sleep - another plus in my book : ) Speaking of books - more indoor time will also allow me to get caught up on the 4+ books I have started and should really finish (yup nerd alert!)
I know that this love of mine is short lived (I live in MN and before I know it never-ending winter will set in, shuddering just thinking about it), so I am going to enjoy this while I can : )
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Hiatus
Whoops, looks like I let time slip by.
I have definitely been doing lots of fun things, but have been in an anti-diabetes mood. Not that I am ever pro-diabetes, but I just wasn't in the mood to think/talk about it I guess. I think it had to do with a multiple lows in the past week. The post low recovery just puts me in a really bad funk. But now I am focused and ready to get back on track with great BG numbers (positive thinking helps right?!)
The bach party in NYC was A-mazing!!! I could write a book about this trip, but to sum in just a few words: 13 girls from all over the US (CO, MN, IL, AZ, NY, MO...), Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, getting on the subway going the wrong direction, Mamma Mia, endless dancing at Kush Lounge, brunch at Georgio's, French and Italian dinners, free wine hour on the hotel veranda, some fun bach games ; )....
Last weekend was spent in ND celebrating our friends newly-constructed house (beautiful!) and hanging with the Sis and her BF. Fun fun! We managed to squeeze Yoga in there too!
The TBFL and I have felt quite lost these last couple of weeks. I really thought I would enjoy not having anything specific to train for and just enjoy all the things I like to do, Yoga, Body Works, Spin....but it turns out this couple of accountants like a schedule and routine - who knew??? So today we came up with a game plan, which will still be flexible but will at least provide a weekly guide to follow! Yay for the comfort of predictability!
Tomorrow I have two doctor appointments - yikes! I am getting a temporary CGM. I have never had one before, so I am really nervous about what it will involve. I am not even sure I know what it looks like or where it goes or how it works. Wish me luck!
I have definitely been doing lots of fun things, but have been in an anti-diabetes mood. Not that I am ever pro-diabetes, but I just wasn't in the mood to think/talk about it I guess. I think it had to do with a multiple lows in the past week. The post low recovery just puts me in a really bad funk. But now I am focused and ready to get back on track with great BG numbers (positive thinking helps right?!)
The bach party in NYC was A-mazing!!! I could write a book about this trip, but to sum in just a few words: 13 girls from all over the US (CO, MN, IL, AZ, NY, MO...), Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, getting on the subway going the wrong direction, Mamma Mia, endless dancing at Kush Lounge, brunch at Georgio's, French and Italian dinners, free wine hour on the hotel veranda, some fun bach games ; )....
The TBFL and I have felt quite lost these last couple of weeks. I really thought I would enjoy not having anything specific to train for and just enjoy all the things I like to do, Yoga, Body Works, Spin....but it turns out this couple of accountants like a schedule and routine - who knew??? So today we came up with a game plan, which will still be flexible but will at least provide a weekly guide to follow! Yay for the comfort of predictability!
Tomorrow I have two doctor appointments - yikes! I am getting a temporary CGM. I have never had one before, so I am really nervous about what it will involve. I am not even sure I know what it looks like or where it goes or how it works. Wish me luck!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Three Things Thursday (already!)
1. Today is actually Friday for me! I worked really hard today and yesterday to get all my month-end responsibilities taken care of before the loooong weekend. I am flying to NYC tomorrow for one of my bestest friend's bacheloretty party. It's going to be EPIC! This isn't my first time in NYC so I am just going to go with the flow and be a follower. The agenda includes MAMMA MIA, Statue of Liberty, the Met, a run with another bestest friend in Central Park, and lots of good food and FUN! It should be fantastic.
2. Hmmm, what can follow-up a loong weekend in NYC? As far as workouts go, yesterday the TBFL and I attempted Body Pump, round 2. This one was on a different day at a different time and with a different instructor and the result? Not as sore! This class involved music (that's always a plus in my book), lots of lunges (boooo) and less planks (yaaaay). Today we planned a morning run, but I woke up to a nice thunderstorm at 4am, and we had a quick text-fest and decided to move the run to after work. By then I was feeling Body Pump a little more, but we managed to crank out a nicely paced 3 mile-ish run outdoors (so much better than the treadmil!)
3. Yesterday I had an insatiable appetite, and no carb-free snacks in my drawer at work! It was torture. I ended up buying some vending machine snacks. The crazy thing was that I had about 3 extra carb-choices that I did not take insulin to cover, and every time I checked my BG it was in great shape - WTH?!?! However, I did not take a free snack this morning, and the result was a miserable low, followed by a recovery in which I felt like crap most of the rest of the day. Sigh. Some days are better than others I guess!
Big lights will inspire you in New York....
2. Hmmm, what can follow-up a loong weekend in NYC? As far as workouts go, yesterday the TBFL and I attempted Body Pump, round 2. This one was on a different day at a different time and with a different instructor and the result? Not as sore! This class involved music (that's always a plus in my book), lots of lunges (boooo) and less planks (yaaaay). Today we planned a morning run, but I woke up to a nice thunderstorm at 4am, and we had a quick text-fest and decided to move the run to after work. By then I was feeling Body Pump a little more, but we managed to crank out a nicely paced 3 mile-ish run outdoors (so much better than the treadmil!)
3. Yesterday I had an insatiable appetite, and no carb-free snacks in my drawer at work! It was torture. I ended up buying some vending machine snacks. The crazy thing was that I had about 3 extra carb-choices that I did not take insulin to cover, and every time I checked my BG it was in great shape - WTH?!?! However, I did not take a free snack this morning, and the result was a miserable low, followed by a recovery in which I felt like crap most of the rest of the day. Sigh. Some days are better than others I guess!
Big lights will inspire you in New York....
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