Diabetic Recipes
For 4 weeks I have avoided the world. I stopped blogging. Stopped logging. Stopped counting points. Just stopped.
What good did it do me? Lots actually when I look back. I realized that support and friends are an important part of my life and my diabetes management. I use the support and advice from my friends almost daily. When I read comments on blog posts I always find support and help from so many. It truly keeps me in line.
The other side of it is that I found that worrying does no good at all. I have spent this last month worrying about money which did absolutely no good. The only good that came about was that realization. Worry is a waste of time.
What is annoying is that I know this. I know that worry is nothing more then a stress creator and with that, a glucose "inflator." I need not add to the stress of my life worrying all the time.
In those 4 weeks I have felt my waist expand. I went to Weight Watchers this last week and have gained 1.5 pounds. Not a terrible increase for the amount of neglect my poor body has had but still, it is not in the direction I want to be going.
The time is now for me to get my act together.
Look out, I'm back!
Welcome back, SuperG! I'm glad you're back. And you'll conquer that pesky pound and a half - and then some!
I am glad too Kerri.
I missed you. I missed your enthusiasm, your zest for life, your pride in your children. I'm so glad you're back!
I too missed that. I feel much better now and thank you for your kind words.
I am 40 years type1 and have been going thorugh a VERY stressful year befcause of my work situations: I am a speech pathologist in an urban public school district and "Every Chilod';'s Behind Will BE LEFT'; (No child Left Behind) has not been kind to us., Each student has been treated like a test score, We ha ve not been allowed by some administrators to use evidence-based practiges to help our special kids, and I find myself logging in 60- hour work weeks just to keep up with the paperwork . I, along with four other tracherts. am here anow ther school at the copy achine at 8:00 p.m.. I have found myself not eating reguar meals, not testing my blood glucose often enogh and guessing at boluses whenenver I do eat,I am eating a oot of high carb, high fat stuff just because it is a stress buster.
My blood sugars are all over the place. I understand how yoiuare stressed. I am rejoicing that this school year is soon to be over!! I will go home toniught and rest , cause I know I am "Too blessed"to be sressed, after all , I have lved 40 years with the only complication as a tingle in my toes that goes away when I am active.,
Take care
I am praying for you!!
I am so sorry you are going through so much but you have a great spirit that comes through even when you comment! Thank you for your prayers and know that I am praying for you too. It is a shame when students get the short end of the stick.
thank you for being a person who cares!
Sorry about the typos; I am very tired.
Sorry about the typos I am very tired!!
Welcome back, George! I missed you!
Deb
Thank you Deb. I just needed to get my attitude adjusted but I feel much better now.
Glad you're back G-Money!
ditto dude. ditto
Welcome back George. Glad to see you again. Missed all the great attitudes I get from your blogs. You'll beat the weight, I just know it. Take care George.
thank you for the encouragement! Time for that weight to come off!!!
Hi, I'm new here and am not sure if I'm supposed to introduce myself or not. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you, your opinions, and how the site works. I know I'll need it. I was diagnosed about 9 months ago and take Metformin. I've expeirenced so many different feeling about this. I started out really well and lost 21lbs with the help of the drug Alli. When I couldn't afford it anymore I just gave up. Didn't want people to know but didn't really care when they asked about my diet. Maybe some of you can comment on these emotions. I've just started to use a treadmill and am making progress and half lost 4lbs. Not alot but it's a start. I'm also getting into a diabetic diet again. I went back to the hospital's diabetic class a second time telling them I was a misbehaving diabetic. They let me back in. I just can't get over my stuborness or maybe it's denial. Hope to hear from someone and get to know you and ask questions and you do the same with me.
Thanks!
Yay!!! You're back!! I look forward to your posts both here and on B.A.D and i have missed you oh so much!!!