It was such a nice morning yesterday. Did some blog work, had two cups of coffee and had this breakfast below before heading to my doctors appointment. Four points – two for the egg and two for the ham.
When I left the house at 10:30 it was already 85 degrees – it’s just so weird to be wearing flip flops surrounded by fallen leaves.
Lately my blood sugar has spiked over night, and I couldn’t figure it out. I know I sometimes eat later in the evening, but I take insulin for that and I take a night time insulin. Basically whatever my blood sugar is at bed (lets say 110) that’s what it should be in the morning. Lately I’ve had morning readings in the 300s and even 400! Crazy! Simple fix – just take more night time insulin – my doctor said he has some patients who take 100 units at night! I am taking 40 now, so we are upping it 4 points a day until I wake up around 140.
We also talked about a continuous glucose montior and I am REALLY excited about that. There is a new one out there that syncs with an iPhone app – so at any given time I can check the app and know where I am at. I can also set it to alarm if the numbers are too low or too high. I need to confirm with my insurance company that it is covered, but that is exciting.
I got to work by 12:45 and hit the ground running. Shelley, I thought you’d like this snap chat filter – I sent this to the kadults letting them know I got to work 😀 #workworkwork
Because our Dad was diabetic, the changes of my brother and twin sister getting it are high as well. My brother was asking me the other day if he thought my glucose monitor was accurate and I thought it was. He then sent me screen shots of three different tests, all with the same drop of blood within seconds of each other, and got three very different readings.
I looked up and saw it was almost 3:00 and I hadn’t eaten lunch yet, so I tested my blood sugar – it was 61 – then not 5 seconds later, put a new strip in and got a reading of 49. My body felt like 49, which is why I don’t have a good picture of my taco soup. When it’s that low I just need food – stat!
This is what I just call “dump” taco soup – its 28 ounce can tomato puree, 4 cups beef broth, 1 cup leftover refried beans, 1 cup ground taco beef, a can of pinto beans, then I topped it with shredded zucchini, cilantro, radish and Weight Watchers Mexican blend cheese. (#wwambassador)(disclaimer: #gotitforfree)
We have computer training this week, which is why I took a half day instead of taking the whole day off. There aren’t a lot of train options during the day from my neck of the woods to the city, so I had to drive to work and drive home. I got to the parking garage (if you park in Chicago on the regular, check out Spot Hero – I got a parking spot right next to my building for $8 bucks). I got to the car at 6:10 and got home at 7:53.
Unlike the train where I can relax and get my second wind, driving through Chicago traffic just drained me. I had pork chops and green beans on my menu, but didn’t feel like cooking. Crazy! So I made a bagel sammie. I bought these whole wheat bagels at Fresh Thyme – I think the brand is Bubba’s? They are pretty big and only 6 points. With the ham, cheese and eggs, my sammie was 10 points.
Jacky, can you believe it was two years ago that we went to the Oak Park field hockey game? I need to check their schedule at the middle or end of October and see if we can put something together again.
I spoke to MIL yesterday, who lives in Naples, and am happy to report that they have had power for two days in a row with no power surges. Sadly sewage backed up on their street, and there is a water restriction, but things are looking up. They are lucky they only lost a few roof tiles – but she said the town as a whole still looks like a war zone with uprooted trees and debris everywhere. It will probably be months before they are back to where they were after the hurricane.
I only had 3200 steps yesterday because I drove, so I have to kick it into high gear the next three days for my fitbit challenges. 😀
Happy Wednesday – it’s a high of 68 degrees today and that makes me very happy. Make it a great day!
I had a CGM, years ago and it hurt so badly when I had to insert it. I’m sure they’ve changed a lot since when I had mine. Did your doctor talk to you about the pump? I still have mine( and its supposed to be replaced for free, brand new one) if you want it. We’re going to Marco Island/Naples in 3 weeks. I have no clue what to expect.
Time flies when you’re having fun. Hope you can get the pump, that would be awesome.
Fingers crossed your insurance company covers it. To me it is a no “brainer” why wouldn’t they want to take better care of their people. I had to reread your last sentence. A high of 68? Yesterday you were in the 90’s crazy, but I’ll take a high of 68 any day.
You’ve reminded me to put Taco Soup on my menu. I need to start making soups to stock up the freezer!
When I read all that you do for your diabetes, it always astonishes me when I talk with someone who has been told by their doctor that if they don’t clean up their lifestyle they are headed for Type 2 diabetes (I know you have Type 1). My brother who passed away had the attitude of “I’ll just take a pill.” And he was an RN 🙁 The last thing I want is to deal with it!
Sarah’s maid of honor has a insulin pump, you’ll have to talk to her about it at the wedding. My doctor, just started going to an endocrinologist, said that monitors can vary by 10 to 20 points even that close of a blood check but as long as it’s within the good range it’s ok. Weird! Our poor girls if both Charlie and I have diabetes, we already have both had cancer. Their health outlook is not very promising in that respect.
I’ve actually never known anyone who had a pump – I’ll be sure to pick her brain.
Taco soup!! Must make soon!!!
I made this batch spicy – so good!