Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
I was told no alcohol since I am diabetic. Tonight I decided I wanted a drink bad. I am not a drinker. I RARELY drink. And almost never while on the job. I'm a commercial bus driver on a multi day trip, I am off duty but it is not an image I want my group leaders to see. But tonight I NEEDED a drink. My group is one of my regular groups, and my leaders all know what I am going through. My numbers were already high for me, 145 almost 3hrs after dinner due to eating pasta, Italian Restaurant.
It's been a tough week. Last Thursday a friend/coworker was killed in a tragic accident. I have been on 2 different multiday trips since it happened with no time to really grieve. It hit me today.
The last time I saw my diabetic educator, she got on me for not testing before and 2hrs after meals. I told her from the get go that I can't always do that due to my job. I had at least one day where I got 3 readings that day but it was my morning, a midday and bedtime. I have been so busy with work that I haven't been writing down what I'm eating right away and testing has been when I can do it. Even if I'm not writing it down I am watching what I am eating.
I'm off to bed, I have another long day at work tomorrow.
Thank you for listening.
It's been a tough week. Last Thursday a friend/coworker was killed in a tragic accident. I have been on 2 different multiday trips since it happened with no time to really grieve. It hit me today.
The last time I saw my diabetic educator, she got on me for not testing before and 2hrs after meals. I told her from the get go that I can't always do that due to my job. I had at least one day where I got 3 readings that day but it was my morning, a midday and bedtime. I have been so busy with work that I haven't been writing down what I'm eating right away and testing has been when I can do it. Even if I'm not writing it down I am watching what I am eating.
I'm off to bed, I have another long day at work tomorrow.
Thank you for listening.
I'm starting to notice that when I get hungry my numbers are usually under 100. Wish they'd get lower and stay there.