I've been really apprehensive today. Tomorrow I go to the doctor for my quarterly a1c lab work. I'm also getting checked for cholesterol and liver function. I think my a1c is going to be higher than last time. I know it is normal to fluctuate, but I hate it.
I would love to level off at a consistent lower blood sugar reading. I am too much of a worrier for that to happen. Sometimes I can eat absolutely perfectly and still spike because of stress or even hormones.
It seems that I always, always, always blow it big time after that blood work is taken. I know there is a candy bar in my future and maybe some french fries. Then I'll feel guilty and start worrying about the next go round.
I'll know my cholesterol and liver function numbers tomorrow. They have always been good, so I don't expect any surprises there.
One thing I need to talk to the doctor about next week when I get my a1c results back is how low carb food makes me gain weight. He's going to tell me that I just need to exercise more. Perhaps I should demonstrate to him with a body slam that I am already a strong girl. :-) Seriously though, it frustrates me.
Then he'll probably tell me, again, that it is better to be at a steady weight than yo-yoing up and down. I've been playing tug of rope with the same 10 or 15 pounds for years.
Cheese is my fall back food when my blood sugar gets high. The protein in it is wonderful for bringing my numbers down, but I know it isn't doing much for making me thin.
I've become a picky eater these days. If it doesn't taste good, I won't eat it.
I've also realized that I can't eat protein bars, etc. because if they have sugar alcohols in them, they spike me.
It simply sucks.
I'm on a salad boycott right now because I'm frankly burned out on it. Green beans have worn out their welcome too. Although I'm still ok with coleslaw and olives for the time being.
I'm just cranky. I need to think about some supper now so I can start fasting for the blood draw in the morning.
I needed to write through my nerves. I'm still fairly apprehensive though. Last time the doctor said, "We may have to address that." I'm not quite sure what he meant by that. Maybe he'll increase my happy pill.
Anyway, I'm rambling.
Thanks for reading.
CW
CreativeWoman posted on Oct 20, 2009
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fragglesrock said on Oct 20, 2009....
You call yours a happy pill? I call mine my crazy pill ;) I was getting all hungry as you were talking about cheese, olives and coleslaw...that is really odd that the low carb stuff makes you gain! I'd be dead in the water if that were the case for me. I know what you mean about the salads though...just had one for dinner tonight. I'll be hoping for good numbers for you. I was shocked to read that your hormones make you spike! I just read today that onions, of all things, are fairly high in carbs (regarding a low carb diet)!!!! The humanity! -
UnicornForm said on Oct 20, 2009....
ha! happy pill.. well your will power is strong for denying sweet food and fried food in general, cant get nohting but the two where i live and i want to get away from itand the water taste like sewage...goood lluck iwth ur test. -
Hegemone said on Oct 20, 2009....
Well, first, let me just say I'm sending you good thoughts and wishes that you receive fantastic news about all of these things that you'll be addressing tomorrow. I can feel your pain a little bit in getting burned out on things that you know are good for you, simply because you get stuck with them so often that they are no longer appetizing, no matter how many different ways you try to tweak them. Though your other snacks and fall backs are making me hungry now, lol. I'm dreading tomorrow myself, not for quite as serious of reasons as you, but because I'm pretty sure I've had a bad WW week and I know it. I walked my rear off as much as I could, when it quit raining or drizzling long enough, but I just don't think it'll have been enough. Well, here's to keeping our fingers crossed that we get pleasantly surprised! -
CreativeWoman said on Oct 20, 2009....
fraggles,
I try to put a positive spin on things. lol I really must have a unique body chemistry or I choose foods that are too dense, because I don't lose. The best I've ever done with my weight was when I ate a steady diet that included ramen noodles, pretzels, carrots and bananas. All of which are forbidden these days. I love that combination of food and could lose weight with it.
My doctor said to me one day as he was reading my journal, "Aren't hormones a bitch?" I had to agree. lol I was told by an endocrinologist back in the beginning of this journey that it is very typical to have higher readings as your hormones fluctuate during the month. It's definitely been the case with me.
Onions are sweet because they will caramelize. I avoid them though just because I don't like how they smell. (Reminds me of body odor. Me and my bionic nose.)
Unicorn,
Thanks. Maybe you could get some bottled water? My willpower is not always good, but I try to keep on track.
Hege,
I do get burned out. I even bought a Sugar Busters cookbook and I'll be darned if it doesn't have a lot of what I already fix in there. The same cuts of meat with different seasonings gets BORING. Then I turn to cheese which I might as well just rub on my hips. It's great for the blood sugar but not the hips.
I hope your walking made a difference for you.
CW
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writergrrl said on Oct 21, 2009....
Well I believe the whole "if it doesn't taste good"... thing goes for everyone, especially me. And don't woory, you seem extremely responsible so I'm sure your blood work will be fine. -
UnicornForm said on Oct 22, 2009....
I drink water like i got lungs though.Does milk affect ur dibetes? -
CreativeWoman said on Oct 23, 2009....
writergrrl,
Thank you. I'll find out the results Monday.
Unicorn,
Water is good for you. I don't drink milk. It has protein but it is also full of natural sugar ... lactose. My doctor told me that I should drink it sparingly.
CW
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