Had a visit to the doc today to check how effective is the medicine in lowering the glucose level. I got a 9 or a 162. That's not too bad. Previously it was in the 300 region. Bad side to the medication though.. I have runs and headache but doc say its norm and will review in two weeks time to recheck if it still continue. In addition, the blood pressure seems to be normal now. Could be due to the lower glucose in blood.
In the next visit, will be also visiting an eye doctor. I am kinda worried about that, hearing bout people becoming blind due to diabetes. Crossing fingers that all will be okay!
Today's breakfast was an egg sandwich and lunch was a portobello grilled mushroom sandwich. I am aiming to try to eat more veg and cut down on the meat. So far so good. Telling myself that I shouldnt quit cold turkey otherwise it would feel torturous and I'll quit even faster. I am trying to make healthier food choices, reading labels in everything that I buy (something that I still read and scratch my head sometimes).
For exercise, I am trying to continue doing it. Maybe I should play more of the Wii tennis. I have a slight ache in the forearm from swinging the wii controller too hard. Lol... it gotta burn some calories right?
Sunday, 30 September 2012
Weekend
Yesterday went to the park for a walk. Didnt finish the entire park course as we wanted to pace ourselves and not overtire ourselves. I am lucky to have A who is encouraging and trying to help me out in my diet and exercise.
I am still always not sure whether am I eating too much or too little... well I had cut down most of my food but still... in the afternoon after the walk in the park and after the cleaning up the whole house, I finally chilled out on the couch and realise that my hands are really tingly.Its not the first time it happened but these couple of days more often. And also I have a bad case of the runs. For the past two days and today too...
Monday is the doc visit day. Maybe having Google just help me be more paranoid, wondering if this is a side effect from the meds I am starting on. Its okay... will move on!
Grass is not greener at the other side, it is green where you decide to water it
I am still always not sure whether am I eating too much or too little... well I had cut down most of my food but still... in the afternoon after the walk in the park and after the cleaning up the whole house, I finally chilled out on the couch and realise that my hands are really tingly.Its not the first time it happened but these couple of days more often. And also I have a bad case of the runs. For the past two days and today too...
Monday is the doc visit day. Maybe having Google just help me be more paranoid, wondering if this is a side effect from the meds I am starting on. Its okay... will move on!
Grass is not greener at the other side, it is green where you decide to water it
Friday, 28 September 2012
Diabetes
Day 1 of living with diabetes... at age 28. Was just diagnosed by the doctor yesterday. The doctor was surprised that I didn't have much of a reaction to his declaration. I guess I was just numb but also semi expecting it. This is the body finally rebelling against me after the multiple abuse of good food and sweet drinks. And its time for repentance.
Maybe it is typical with all new diabetes sufferers to go searching online, suddenly uncertain on what we can and cannot eat. If not all of them does that, well I do. Second guessing myself in my choices of food.. over simple things like... Apple...I also googled over every little thing.. like... cold hands.. is it due to the diabetes or is it because the office temperature is just a bit low.. or the constant headache....
With time, I'll slowly learn my ways and also hopefully be able to maintain and combat this disease. My only concern now is how I should tell my parents. My mum's side have a history of this and she was always very concerned over me having this disease, how do I tell her? This isn't something easily shared with my parents, not on the phone. The next time I meet them, I can't really tell them then too. It would destroy the festive mood, no? Dilemma.
Maybe it is typical with all new diabetes sufferers to go searching online, suddenly uncertain on what we can and cannot eat. If not all of them does that, well I do. Second guessing myself in my choices of food.. over simple things like... Apple...I also googled over every little thing.. like... cold hands.. is it due to the diabetes or is it because the office temperature is just a bit low.. or the constant headache....
With time, I'll slowly learn my ways and also hopefully be able to maintain and combat this disease. My only concern now is how I should tell my parents. My mum's side have a history of this and she was always very concerned over me having this disease, how do I tell her? This isn't something easily shared with my parents, not on the phone. The next time I meet them, I can't really tell them then too. It would destroy the festive mood, no? Dilemma.
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