If not for chocolate, there would be no need for control top pantyhose. An entire garment industry would be devastated.
When we first hit the desert it was obvious Terry hadn’t been feeling too well. He was drug out and taking rather long naps. Oh, we all take naps but we don’t sleep the day away. It was time for me to check that blood sugar reading. He is really, really bad at doing this. Actually, why take it if you aren’t going to do anything about it? The reading? 350! Then, it slipped that it was also 350 when he visited his cancer doctor in December. I guess that was a secret he didn’t want to share. Obviously we had work to do.
Now those of you who know Terry know that about that time comes out all the shields protecting those snacks. However, it didn’t happen that way this time. He actually surrendered and figured it was time to do something about it. (His kids would have been shocked!!) Mike and Jim have had to work to keep their readings down too. Thus, they’ve been a big help and a lot of encouragement. He's been struggling with this now for nine days. Today starts day number ten. Monday was the first day we finally could say the reading did not go over 200. There was a lot of sugar to get out of that bloodstream! He’s had to increase the insulin and cut out the carbs. That means no bread and no cinnamon rolls. Poor, poor, Terry.
For now the eating hasn’t been much fun for someone who dreams of rolls, cakes, pies and
potatoes. He’s been eating almost all protein, some dairy and low-carb vegetables. It’s been tough but doing a great job. He even surprised us all at being careful of what he ate at our recent potluck.
potatoes. He’s been eating almost all protein, some dairy and low-carb vegetables. It’s been tough but doing a great job. He even surprised us all at being careful of what he ate at our recent potluck. He definitely deserves an atta boy as Monday his blood sugar had one reading of 129! He was proud and I was too. We aren’t watching calories but only watching sugar and carbs. You might guess that he’s also losing weight. He hates that four letter word ( D I E T). If he thought he was on a diet, things might be different. We’re not talking about that now and will wait for him to notice.
Instead of dreaming about all those sweet treats, he’s now dreaming of the day he can have just half a potato but for now he’s doing great. Tonight’s another potluck. It’s a pizza potluck. I guess he’ll have a steak instead.
‘Tis life on the road.
That is the most exciting news of all. 129 is fantastic. I am so proud of him. Jim's still doing great too but I'm the one who's tired of not having any sweets or carbs around. Even though I know it's good for me too. But definitely not fun. Hang in there Terry. How about a meatza for dinner? Linda Sands told us about that and I'm going to try one for Jim this week.
ReplyDeleteBeing a diabetic is no fun-ride.We wish Terry luck in keeping his sugar level where it should be. Well done, Terry!
ReplyDeleteAtta boy Terry. Way to go. I know how hard it is. I'm going to help, you'll see.
ReplyDeleteWe will give you a HUGE ATTA BOY! We both want to cut down on carbs so we know how difficult it is for Terry. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to hear how much better you are feeling!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing I did for my blood sugar was to label bread, rice, pasta, and potatoes as occasional treats rather than the basis of my meals. Now when I eat any of those four things I feel guilty--you know, like I ate a forbidden treat? :)
ReplyDeleteThat is great news. We know how you have worried about him and we are glad he finally is willing to do something. We are proud of you Terry.
ReplyDeleteGood for Terry, those are great numbers. If he keeps up this diet, er eating pattern, he'll be a mere whisp of a lad in no time!
ReplyDeleteI'd take steak over pizza any day.
Lots of hard work sure has paid off.
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