went and saw the diabetic education lady
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went and saw the diabetic education lady
| Mon, 06-28-2004 - 3:26pm |
Hey,
WEll I go to class in two weeks and its only for one week four times 2 hours a day for 4 days.. she told me I need to eat at least 30 g of carbs 5 times a day and exercise and we went over somethings to eat and not eat. I lost 11.5 pounds since May..most I think was in the past week though.. I have a headache right now I just got through eating so maybe that will calm down a bit. so that makes it a little bit easier to count carbs and watch salt intake a bit. When I came out I started thinking can I do all of this it sems so overwhelming to me right now.. but I guess I will get it down.. she said my numbers are not high for a diebetic.. I forgot what one of the numbers were but one was 6.3 that is not that bad.. but its not normal either.. she explained to me that a person that was not a diebetic numbers wouldnt go up they would basically stay the same..so it just affirmed once more that I have got to watch what I eat.. She also told me that I will be on meds forever and it might get to where I dont have to test but 3 or 4 times a week.. its just in the beginning until I get it under control do I have to check it that much so they can see what is going on..I guess that is all for now.. bye room.. Melody
WEll I go to class in two weeks and its only for one week four times 2 hours a day for 4 days.. she told me I need to eat at least 30 g of carbs 5 times a day and exercise and we went over somethings to eat and not eat. I lost 11.5 pounds since May..most I think was in the past week though.. I have a headache right now I just got through eating so maybe that will calm down a bit. so that makes it a little bit easier to count carbs and watch salt intake a bit. When I came out I started thinking can I do all of this it sems so overwhelming to me right now.. but I guess I will get it down.. she said my numbers are not high for a diebetic.. I forgot what one of the numbers were but one was 6.3 that is not that bad.. but its not normal either.. she explained to me that a person that was not a diebetic numbers wouldnt go up they would basically stay the same..so it just affirmed once more that I have got to watch what I eat.. She also told me that I will be on meds forever and it might get to where I dont have to test but 3 or 4 times a week.. its just in the beginning until I get it under control do I have to check it that much so they can see what is going on..I guess that is all for now.. bye room.. Melody

I am so proud of you Mandy for doing the class, because I know it will help you out tremendously and for seeing a diabetic educator. You are doing a great thing by doing both of those things since it really helps so many of us to be educated on things we really need to know with being diabetic. I know it is overwhelming right now, but once you let it all set in your mind you will have no problems so just give it some time for all of what you learn to sink in. So try not to stress to much right now and do what must be done.
At least you are starting from a great place by getting educated, which so many don't do right away. So you be proud of yourself for taking the initiative and doing what it best for you. I really hope you learn lots and feel better about things after you have finished the class. Take care and have a super great day!
Meldoy -
Smoochdog (aka Michelle)