In the normal course of things, having a fasting of, say, 82 would be cause for celebration. In fact, almost anything under 100 should be considered an accomplishment.

So what have I been doing lately upon seeing those numbers at 5:30 a.m.? "Oh for the love of Pete and all that is sugary! What does it take to get a fasting over 100."

I know what you're thinking: Did I read that right? Over 100?

Yes, you read right. Most days I prefer to have a fasting of at least 125 and would really rather have it a touch higher than that for insurance. Because the last thing I want to do at 5:30 a.m. before going on a vigorous walk is be forced to eat something so I don't go low. The last couple weeks it's been a nice excuse to get back in bed, but I'm really working on motivating myself to get out of bed more often.

So last night before bed I was 115. Which is a great bedtime number if you don't plan to get up and exercise in the morning. Based on the last several nights of having a snack -- or going crazy low -- and still not having a fasting high enough to avoid food, I had a bigger snack and resisted the urge to bolus for it. Even resisted the urge to bolus for just half of it.

And what happened this morning, you ask? Well I achieved my goal: I woke over 200.

Commence head banging.