Living with Diabetes

Oddly enough, with better blood sugar control, I’m actually SEEING better blood pressure.

September 2, 2003

Brain and Insulin

I’ve been sensing and feeling connections between my cognitive ability and my memory retrieval ability in relationship with the level of blood sugar in my blood stream. So this type of article fascinates me.

One of the reasons I strive for as normal blood sugar as possible, is that I just plain have trouble thinking when it’s high. The higher, the worse it is.

August 30, 2003

Glycemic Index

Glycemic Index: New Way to Count Carbs?-Trustworthy, Physician-Reviewed Information from WebMD

More and more good research on this says that it is the way to fly. Or at least eat.

August 30, 2003

Insulin Effective for Early Type 2

August 28, 2003

Insulin Pumps as Effective as Shots for Treating Type 2 Diabetes

I’m finding it MORE effective.

August 28, 2003

Did my second basal test.

Did my second basal test. It drove me nuts, and I think wore me out.

Went without eating from the time I got up until 12:30. That’s as long as I could stand.

HOWEVER, my blood sugar stayed pretty constant the whole time.

I’m tired!

August 28, 2003

What differences have I seen?

I’ve been on the pump now, for almost a week. I’ve seen a huge number of improvements.

Higher energy level
Sleep better (when not checking basal rates
Weight loss
Improved appearance to others — I have been getting lots of comments, from vague, you look good today, to wow, your coloring is better

I actually almost enjoy the gym.

Problems? Hmmm, can’t think of any. I was dreading site changes, but after doing it twice with no problems, that isn’t an issue. yeah, I carry around this box, but on the other hand, I don’t have to give myself injections all the time.

I do a lot more blood testing than before, but I think that will start tapering off some.

August 27, 2003