Big Sigh of Relief Here

Watched my numbers spike out of control this week, and worried, quite a bit, then discoverd my carbs were out of balance with my protein, and, I actually wasn't well the past week or more, and that will spike numbers.  Ad to that old test strips, that need to be used just right, to get an accuracte reading and I was both confused and frightened, over the past two weeks.  Today's corrections brought things back under control and now my numbers are running at healthy levels again.  What a scary week!

Been Frustrating Myself.

Had some old test strips, with some age related problems, and the readings were quite high.  More old test strips, kept in a better environment, are giving me better readings.  I discovered this, when I switched to the better sealed container of test strips.

I've been so frustrated.  I've stayed away from bad foods, but have been eating in frustrated ways, without the proper timing and balance.  So, now I need to just get back on target.

I have plans for the start of the New Year, that are going to put me in stricter patterns, in many ways, including diet and exercise, which are key to beating diabetes.  I am excited about my New Year's plans and goals and am very, very encouraged by todays glucose readings, as well as the lack of symptoms that indicate blood sugar related problems.

It's A Very Good Day

Readings were a bit high last night.  Today, however, they are settling down nicely to pre diabetic levels.  Had lunch at the Longhorn.  It was wonderful as usual and all perfectly within my limitations.  Have a few skin problems I don't understand, but I'll watch it and go see someone, if they continue to be a problem.  Got some groceries today, to keep me going towards my goal of beating diabetes, at it's own game.

The Journal of My War With Diabetes Begins

At this time, I am not taking medications,  My blood sugars appear to be within pre diabetic levels, most of the time.  I take multiple suppliments to restore and maintain my health at appropriate levels to prevent medical problems.

Problems I see are: my left eye has a floater with flashes.  That seems to be growing less and less, as I get my blood sugar levels under control and work on keeping nutrition at appropriate levels and rest as well.

I have done some fasting, for spiritual purposes, without suffering any difficulty with my diabetes.  I don't feel highs and lows in blood sugar levels as medically symptomatic. 

My diet excludes gluten, processed sugars, and dairy products.  My meals are 2 to 3 times a day, when not fasting.

My most recent A1C was 7.2, and my lipids were only slightly raised, but individual levels were not where I want them to be. I have added Hawthorn and I think I will add garlic.  I am already on several forms of Omega 3s.

I began eliminating the drugs, back in July, and spoke with my physician about it, before I did.  I have lost around 10-15 pounds and can lose another 35, without being underweight for my size.

Physical activity is not where it should be, but my diet is strictly controlled. Exercise tends to shoot my blood sugar levels straight down.

I know my body will not go to hypoglycemic levels, without recovering itself by releasing triglycerides.  Also, my body can process sugars as nutrition as my weight goes both up and down.  It does have to process it more efficiently, however.

The faster I can bring glucose levels down and bring my weight down, while increasing physical activity and maintaining my nutritional levels and avoiding those foods that tend to cause diabetic problems.

I am looking forward to complete healing through my efforts with God's blessing and protection and His healing grace to repair those things that modern medicine and all my own efforts cannot repair.

I love you Lord Jesus Christ, and thank you for all your work in me so far.  Without your help, I would not have the self control to accomplish the self control this process of reversing and repairing from diabetes requires.