Today is my half-birthday and I am only six months away from being 18!
(Hey, gimme a break here, I needed to have something interesting about today).
I am on here to write a quick blog before working on my homework for the day.
It feels great to be up early.
I woke up at 7 this morning, my cat passed out on the pillow beside me. As soon as I rolled over she took that as an "OH! LACY'S UP! TIME FOR FOOD!"
So, naturally, I had no choice in the matter.
I fed my piggy of a cat (I swear, she has more of an appetite than I do) and made some coffee.
It's such a pretty day out.
(Notice I say this before I've gone outside to feel the lovely Floridian humidity and heat. The day won't seem so pretty then).
I checked my blood sugar - yesterday evening I went to a party and though I was careful to watch my carbs and eat mostly protein (chicken and beef and cheese) I couldn't help but to have a couple of cookies and some cheesesticks. I gave myself a bit more insulin last night to cover it but apparently I didn't give myself enough...
I prick my finger and slide a test strip into the meter. My blood sugar was 413 this morning. "Holy crap!" I resisted the urge to say any bad words and grabbed a towel. Time for a shower.
After getting ready I gave myself my insulin shot, a whole 7 units before breakfast. I will definitely be going on a walk today.
Of course, at this rate, I might need to spend the whole day doing all-out sprints.
I had breakfast and went skimpy on the carbs this morning, and am trying to adjust myself to (shh - almost -) sugar-less coffee. Thankfully the coffee creamer only has 1 carb per serving, so I don't have to skimp on that. I used to drink my coffee all black but all the time I spent up in Georgia gave me quite the sweet tooth. I suppose I should get some artificial sugar but I really abhor the stuff. I just can't make myself believe it tastes natural. I know sugar is not good for you but I really have a hard time believing chemically-made sugar is any better. That is a battle for another day; finding an artificial sugar that I like! Any suggestions, anyone? And does anyone have any suggestions for good tasting sugar-free foods and brands? And what am I going to do about the sweet iced tea dilemma? I LOVE iced tea! If you are reading, please leave some comments! I need all the help I can get here!
Now I am listening to MuteMath and hoping my blood sugar goes down by lunch time. I'll give y'all an update then. Later!
Sugar dilemma: My aunt uses splenda, but I'm not sure how you like it?
ReplyDeleteSweet tea: Try un-sweet tea with a slice of lemon. You get a bit of sweet from the lemon so the un-sweet isn't so unbearable.
I hope this helps :D
Truvia! It is a natural sugar that's much better for you than any of that artificial crap!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.truvia.com/
This is Brandon, by the way--Josh's friend.
ReplyDeleteCoop - I have tried Splenda before diabetes, I didn't like it then and I doubt I'll like it now. lol. Unfortunately! Thanks for the tip about the tea though, that is super helpful and I will try it :D
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks Brandon! I agree most of the artificial stuff is crap. Can't wait to check out Truvia!
I use Truvia in my coffee and like it. I always get a great deal on it with my coupons! Haven't tried it in the sweet tea though. -Jenn
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