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Since classes ended last week, I've been able to step back from life and take a deep breath. This semester was absolutely insane. I was taking six classes (18 hours) and none were all that easy. On top of that, I worked my normal amount. Plus, I've further established Diabetic Echoes and held weekly meetings on campus.

 

Needless to say, I haven't had much time for myself or for my diabetes. I'm months behind on my logging. I haven't uploaded my pump information since September. I'm eating whatever is fast and nearby, instead of making conscious choices on my nutrition. Plus, I haven't kept a steady workout routine.

 

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The last time I saw an endocrinologist was before I moved cities. That was back in September when my A1c was starting to get rocky again, sitting at 8.3%. At that point, I assumed my life would settle down, I'd get a steady schedule and a job, and my blood sugars would fall back in line.

 

That didn't exactly happen considering that life seems to throw me curve balls every time I think I'm getting back on track. So in January, my new primary care physician ran all my usual lab tests and referred me on to an endo (that I subsequently did not see). My A1c was 8.5% at that time and my protein was low although everything else came back fine.

 

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Exercise can be a really tricky thing when you're diabetic. Whether you're starting a new routine or just changing up an old one, it's tough to manage blood sugars alongside cardio and resistance training. The ups and downs add an extra edge to the difficulty of staying in shape.

 

Last week, I decided to try some new exercise classes which sent my blood sugars into a tailspin. Luckily, I was able to lower my insulin and fend off the lows...but I wasn't able to achieve the balance that I crave. This week I'm still working hard to get back into shape (and lose some more weight)...but mostly I'm trying to find that medium ground between the highs and lows of exercise.

 

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It's hard to believe that we are already a week into the New Year. I feel like I haven't accomplished anything for being one week closer to 2010. I finally made my resolutions last night, but haven't taken any steps to obtaining them. Despite my laziness, here they are:

 

1) Exercise more: I'm starting out with walking/jogging two days a week, specifically Mondays and Wednesdays since things are slower paced then. I want to build up to three, four, and five times a week, but I don't want to overload myself.

 

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Walking from the kitchen in one building back to our cubes in another building this afternoon, A and I joked about how easy it would be to lose weight if we just had someone to cook for us.

 

Well, it's not so much of a joke. Between my sophomore and junior years of college I lived at home, The Mr. (who was not yet The Mr.) was in the Navy and my summer job was nearly an hour from home. Dad cooked for me every night, I walked two miles a day at a furious pace. I lost 30 lb. that summer. I was 9 lb. from my goal weight when I went back to school and started eating, well like a college student.

 

My new walking routine has resulted in a lower A1C, but no fewer pounds yet. Partly because I haven't changed my eating habits, but at least I'm seeing some sort of result from the near-daily walks.

 

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It's my time...to rejuvenate my life.

November is always a crazy month for me. First, it's my birthday month. Second, it's also like 5 of my friends' birthday month. Third, it's Thanksgiving! Fourth, it's the busiest month in school as projects, papers, and exams take place all right before final exam season in December. Fifth, it's American Diabetes Month!

 

So here we are at the 2nd already...wasn't it just September last week? Sheesh...this year is flying by faster than I can even say it's flying by. I have lots of plans for American Diabetes Month. And I'm definitely excited to start checking some things off the list while exploring some new fun ideas.

 

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I've battled my weight for decades now, like many people with type 2 diabetes. I might win a skirmish here or there, but there doesn't seem to be a victory or even a ceasefire in my near future. It's hard to understand why I can't conquer this when I've conquered smoking and other bad habits. It's even harder to forgive myself for failing repeatedly.  

 

That's why I was relieved (delighted is more like it) to see Oprah all over the news this week "confessing" to her weight re-gain. If you watch her show or read her magazine or even scan the tabloid covers at the supermarket, you already knew she was gaining again. But she came forward to talk openly about it, perhaps partially to boost her New Year's week ratings. I also believe it was to help herself and others. As Dr. Phil says, you cannot change what you don't acknowledge.

 

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From my doorstep to the check in desk at the endo, it's exactly 1 hour. I had a lot of time to think this morning on my drive down. Especially since I hadn't been there in roughly six months. I haven't made a drive that long alone in, well, I guess it's been six months.
I felt myself becoming more sullen the closer I got to the office. My diabetes care had definitely not been the best as of late, and I kept thinking about the way my endo tends to look at me when he asks questions like "So, how are your blood sugars?" and "How often do you test?" and "You don't really need a snack do you?" He's not being judgmental, but I can see the cranks moving behind his eyes. I can't quite read him, but I don't get the you're-doing-great-vibes from him. (READ MORE)

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