[Diabetes-Talk] An update on my progress

[Milton]

Hi,
I want to congratulate you for the great work you are doing to improve your
health and desire to live the life you want. Take care and keep safe is what
diabetics need during this pandemic.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 12:16 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An update on my progress

Hello everyone,


I just wanted to give a quick update on my progress. I saw my diabetes
specialest about a week ago. I was supposed to see her before then. But I
had to wait, because both my boyfriend and I ended up with Covid. That was
very rough! We are both much better now. Although, my taste and smell still
aren't right.


Anyway, my visit went very well. She told me that I was making great
progress. She also lowered my treceba from 80 units, to 72 units. She also
lowered my meal-time insulin. So before breakfast it's 25. At lunch it's 20.
And at dinner it's 15. She told me that if I keep having really low blood
sugars, to lower my insulin by 5 units. She also raised my Ozempic to 1.5. I
had to get a new prescription, because the pen is different.

It's upset my stomach some. Which is to be expected. But I think in about
another week or so, I will be tollerating it just fine.


I have also lost 7 pounds. How much of this is due to Covid, I don't 
know. But I am thankful, and happy about it either way. I've not been 
drinking any diet sodas. I mainly drink this Gold Peak diet tea I found, 
and water. I thought I would miss soda. But not really. Now that I have 
really decided to make these changes for myself, it's as though my mind 
set has changed. If that makes sense?


I still have a ways to go. Not eating out is difficult. Plus, I still 
like some junk food. But I know I can do this. I do still feel a bit 
overwhelmed. She feels that if I keep making good progress, and losing 
weight, that eventually I might be able to drop my meal time insulin. 
That is my hope, and my goal.


She wants me to try and not have more than 45 carbs per meal. Less, if 
possible. Then only 1, to 2 snacks a day. No more than 15 carbs. This is 
all great, and I am more than willing to try to do this.

But wow! In some ways, I feel like now I am not eating enough. She told 
me that if I wanted, I could keep a food journal. So I decided to start 
doing this. I thought it was a good idea.

How do I go about figuring out what sorts of snacks might have 15 carbs, 
or less? That doesn't even seem possible. It doesn't help that there are 
just things I can not eat, no matter how I try.


For instance, I thought fresh pears would be good, because they are high 
in fiber.

However, without teeth this just isn't really an option. Even though I 
cut it up, it was just too hard for me to really enjoy. Apples 
unfortunately are the same way. And I seriously doubt I can eat nuts. 
Unless I ground them up.


Unfortunately my specialest is leaving at the end of the month. Her 
family is moving out of state. I was really disappointed to hear this. 
She is very easy to communicate with. And she tries to make sure 
anything she gives me is accessible. I really like her.

She did recommend someone else. I have an appointment with her in May. I 
see my primary care doctor in March. So they felt I could wait to see 
her until May. Which I am fine with. I just hope I like working with her 
as much. We will see.


Well this is a bit longer than I planned. But I wanted to share this 
with you all. I hope you all are well. Thank you for all of the support 
over the last few months. It is very much appreciated.


Terri


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