I picked up the oximeter yesterday and did the first study last night. It has improved a bunch. The last two I did, the Oximeter was connected to a big box with a long cord. That was an absolute pain, between the CPAP machine and the insulin pump. I think it took about 5 minutes to get them all untangled when I woke up.
I did pretty well length time I think, as I went to bed about 9:30 last night and got up at 6:30.
I do another study on Sunday night.
I at least slept the whole time I was in bed. I have trouble on Thursday nights as I have a dog class that is an hour from home, and it ends at 9:30. Then I have to drive in very exciting traffic.
But I did sleep the whole time once I got to bed and didn’t wait until 5:30, then went back to bed for another 30 minutes or so. I don’t feel so weirded out today.
Though I’m still having trouble with the gums.
Last night was better, and I feel better today. I was at least able to stay in bed all night.
Fortunately this coworker is a friend …
I was whining about the sleeping thing after school, and she asked if I exercised … Well, just last night when I was listing the good things, I couldn’t remember the last time I didn’t do my iShape cardio workout — I even arranged them during the week of the trip from H*ll. (or was to and back).
ARGH! And in fact, as tired as I was this evening, I did 45 minutes (split in 4 sections and done in 1 1/2 hours — hey, it’s STILL 45 minutes).
When you look at someone don’t make assumptions. Just because they are heavier it doesn’t mean they don’t exercise.
It isn’t going well. Monday night I did Ambien and slept all night but as usual woke up groggy. Got through the day okay — the good side effect of the antibotic, is that nothing really tastes right, even water. I’ve got this lovely metallic taste in my mouth.
The good news, is that the gum infection seems better. (Don’t worry, I’ll take all the nasty things).
HOWEVER, the Ambien apparently rebounded on me last night, as I couldn’t shut down. I made it to work, but I’m still not sure it was worth it. I couldn’t solve any of the AP problems correctly the first time.
I’m going to try sleep aid free again tomight.
Since I feel like I am whining a lot lately, and I always get negative when I’m having trouble sleeping. (And darn, I’ve done everything right tonight).
Here’s what I’ve accomplished lately.
I’ve managed all of the cardio work outs scheduled by iShape for months. Seriously. I don’t know when I’ve skipped a cardio that I didn’t make up.
I’ve only missed about 2 strength workouts and those two were because of the weekend from hell.
My blood sugar has been under control. It’s running a bit higher than I like, but with the new pump, I’ve done that on purpose. The good news is that I am not having massive swings anymore.
Come to find out, it’s a small company owned by the son-in-law of my absolute favorite (though retired) teacher from my school. She taught me everything I know about teaching math.
As I posted earlier, my sleep doctor ordered me a new humidifer and new mask — the company he ordered it from is new to me — Hope Home Medical.
It is covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, and it was delivered today. The respiratory therapist is really good and really nice, and come to find out is the son-in-law of one of my absolute favorite now retired teachers.
Come to find out the new humidifier has only been out for 6 weeks and was on back order as soon as it came out. It’s very small, and adds very little to the size–I believe it will still fit in the original travel bag. It takes a whole lot less water, and the water holder is dishwasher safe.
The other added plus, is that the CPAP hooks up directly to the humidifier, reducing the need for a extra hose. We’ll see how it does at night. The biggest problem with CPAP humidifier is rain out — you wake up with water over your face and water popping down the hose.
I’ll also have less clutter next to the bed!
Diabetes Information – American Diabetes Association
According to the American Diabetes Association:
Type 1 diabetes
Results from the body’s failure to produce insulin, the hormone that “unlocks” the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes
Results from insulin resistance (a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin), combined with relative insulin deficiency. Most Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.
And it is a good thing to make sure how you are differentiating the two.
According to the IC9 codes, Type 1 is insulin dependent and Type 2 is non-insulin dependent. However, there are “insulin resistant” Type 2, who are insulin dependent.
I am one.
My biggest problem right now, and my biggest stumbling block is this sleep issue. I did everything I could last night to make sure I could sleep all night and did wake up a time or two, but was able to roll over and go to bed.
I do think I am having some problems with mask leaking — that woke me up at least once.
Definitely when ever I don’t sleep well, right now, the gum situation flares up. I’m not sure if that’s the cause of the sleep problem, OR if it is caused by the sleep problem.
So I don’t feel super rested, but I also don’t feel like I absolutely have to go back to bed, like I did yesterday and at least two days last week.
Right now, the plan is to meet with the DME after school, and get the new equipment situated and then go to bed by 10:00 pm.
The blood sugar is elevated but stable right now, though I’m going to have to watch it close since the antibotics are supposed to affect blood sugar, though when I see warnings on medications like that, I’m wondering if it is really the underlying infection (and then lack of infection if the meds work), that cause the problem. More chicken and egg stuff.