I'm very impressed with myself right now. As many of you know, I've been working on a "goal list" each week of 3 to 4 workouts, checking my blood sugar five times per day, and only one "splurge" (like dessert, fatty meals, etc) per week. Last week, I did the best that I've done so far and I'm proud.
I worked out 4 times. I splurged once on chocolate ice box pie from Luby's (so worth it). I checked five times or more on five different days. Great success and I feel awesome about myself.
Right now, my blood sugar averages are dropping to the 180 range from 200 and above. I know it's not long lasting though because it's a change in my hormones this week but I'm still pleased with the numbers that I'm seeing. If I could continue to keep these numbers down, I'm positive that I'd see improvements across the board.
Unfortunately, the only thing that seems to help my blood sugars is either staying off Yaz (oral contraceptive) which I can't do because of my PCOS or staying on the Metformin. Metformin drops my blood sugars in small increments as I increase my dose. But it also causes headaches and stomach trouble.
I'm not currently on the XR (extended release) version of Metformin though because I was using 250 mg and splitting a 500 mg tablet. However, I think I'm going to ask for the XR at my endo appointment in February. I've heard it greatly minimizes the stomach issues and even staying at 500 mg would be an improvement in my blood sugars.
The thing that I'm trying to avoid is increasing my insulin intake. I'm already on more Lantus and Humalog than I'd like to be. Even with my weight loss (6 pounds), I haven't been able to decrease anything. I'd probably need 2 more units of Lantus and no idea how much extra Humalog to combat the numbers that I'm seeing. I hate raising those numbers and I'm really avoiding it at all costs.
I plan to start the Metformin (AGAIN) this weekend at 250 mg and keep it there until my appointment on February 10. I don't usually see side effects with the 250 mg so that should be okay for now. I know it's something I need to stay on because it does give me improvements, but sometimes the nausea and trouble is too much. I'm tired of not feeling well for whatever reason.
Ultimately, I think the answer to my problems is a cure. Where is that now?
