How I did it: After that Memorial Day weekend scare when I should have gone to the Hospital apparantly,  I went to my Doctor.

She increased my Metformin and lectured me on why I should be taking this more seriously.  So I am.

I begin testing my blood sugar at 6 AM.  And I mean, each and EVERY day.  I also eat 8 times a day and try ever so hard to consume healthy foods.

I still need to study the food pyramid and glycemic index a little more.  But I am pretty well versed in what to avoid.  And I have been.

Now the predinsone ending could make things unstable for a time.  So I will watch that.

Also, I may be one of those people who has high blood sugars when I am getting sick (and I was -- a sinus infection that also gave me veritigo).  So I will bear that in mind too.

Mostly I am just going to keep doing what I am doing, and I will be adding exercise soon.  Tai Chi and Swimming (assuming it ever gets warm here...)

Lessons & tips: Pay attention to your numbers.
Get used to checking and do it often.
Don't be afraid to call your dr if you have a problem

Resources: My glucose meter is my best friend

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Jun 19, 2009, 03:59PM PDT | 1 comment | 1 cheer