Hidden Blessing ?
I think that in a way, having diabetes is becoming a blessing.
I am now addicted to the gym. I have been putting in 2 plus hours a day (I have been on vacation since 11 Dec). My glucose is now almost getting TOO low. I feel like a new person... I can now spend two hours on the elliptical machine.
I met a nice woman at the gym. I was at the "juice bar" after my workout, testing my glucose level. I was shaking a little whilst trying to draw a sample of blood from my finger. This woman noticed it, and said "nice meter" to me. Turns out she is a nurse. We talked a little bit. I saw her again tonight, and swhe told me she was worried aboot me last night because my glucose was approaching hypoglycemia (my doctor said to call his office if I start dipping below 80 mg/dl).
My depression has gotten better too. It is a fact that exercise is an antidote to depression.
I started weight training last week with my trainer. I'm not looking to be huge, but it would be nice to bulk up a little. My trainer told me I have a great frame for lifting weights.
Time seems to stop in the gym. You walk in and it's a HEALTHY environment. Yeah, it is a social club for some body. But I think most people take it seriously.
And I've cheated a little here and there with my diet. I have the meter, so I can see how certain foods and activities affect ME. I also feel healthier on the diet my nutrioist has me on. I really haven't had to give anything up.
And with the new diet, I added some more kitchen gear to the arsenal. I picked up a Black and Decker electric knife today, a Krups coffee grinder to grind fresh spices, and I scored the Kitched Aid 11 cup ultra power food processor for nearly 50% off today !!!
Yeah, today was a good day.
I am now addicted to the gym. I have been putting in 2 plus hours a day (I have been on vacation since 11 Dec). My glucose is now almost getting TOO low. I feel like a new person... I can now spend two hours on the elliptical machine.
I met a nice woman at the gym. I was at the "juice bar" after my workout, testing my glucose level. I was shaking a little whilst trying to draw a sample of blood from my finger. This woman noticed it, and said "nice meter" to me. Turns out she is a nurse. We talked a little bit. I saw her again tonight, and swhe told me she was worried aboot me last night because my glucose was approaching hypoglycemia (my doctor said to call his office if I start dipping below 80 mg/dl).
My depression has gotten better too. It is a fact that exercise is an antidote to depression.
I started weight training last week with my trainer. I'm not looking to be huge, but it would be nice to bulk up a little. My trainer told me I have a great frame for lifting weights.
Time seems to stop in the gym. You walk in and it's a HEALTHY environment. Yeah, it is a social club for some body. But I think most people take it seriously.
And I've cheated a little here and there with my diet. I have the meter, so I can see how certain foods and activities affect ME. I also feel healthier on the diet my nutrioist has me on. I really haven't had to give anything up.
And with the new diet, I added some more kitchen gear to the arsenal. I picked up a Black and Decker electric knife today, a Krups coffee grinder to grind fresh spices, and I scored the Kitched Aid 11 cup ultra power food processor for nearly 50% off today !!!
Yeah, today was a good day.