Yeah, so.....what a day.

[kubbylass]

Had a very tension-filled day today. You see, today I started having to learn how to administer insulin to myself. My body, after 8 years, isn't working as well with the oral meds, so I must begin insulin. Yay. It's not a failure at controlling my blood sugar, it's just the way it is. I'm on one called Lantus - I only have to take it once a day (thank goodness!) So I hadda go in to see the nurse-practitioner today to learn how to do this. She spent a lot of time with me, answered all my questions, and taught me about the injections, the goals to set, the proper dietary watch-points, and more. When I had to actually give myself the injection, I freaked out...I knew I'd be nervous, but I just broke down. I was so scared to do it! But, I did it! Tears in my eyes all the way along, but I succeeded. I know it'll get easier as time goes on, but it was still odd, and something I'd never done before. I'm using the pre-filled pen, so it's not as complicated as having to measure out from a vial with a syringe - it was pretty easy to use - just scary. When they first took my BP it was elevated, and it was still elevated before I left, so she also put me on another BP med that will work with what I already take and should help. Got done with all that and headed over to KFC for that free piece of grilled chicken they offered today. It wasn't too bad - I was wondering if it was grilled with skin or skinless (it's with skin), and how moist it'd be (very!). I don't know that I'd be going there regularly, but it's nice to have a somewhat healthier option to their fried offerings.
So, yeah, that was my fun day...I'm so glad it's over.