A long and depressing week...
It's been one of those weeks where I would have rather stayed in bed with my blankets tucked over my ears, sleeping and ignoring the world and more importantly, what is going on with my body. *sigh* Unfortunately, or fortunately, as it turns out, I didn't have the luxery, and I soldiered on through work dspite some rather unhappy news in the middle of my week.
I went back for a fasting glucose test, having tested for the first time ever in the diabetic range 7 months ago. This time, the test came back as in the Diabetic range (143). I found this out in the middle of my work day, and it pretty much took all that I had to make it through the rest of my work day. I calmed myself down and put my mind to the task, doing some reasearch about the next steps in my diagnosis. I e-mailed my doctor and asked when they would be setting up my second blood test, which she put an order in for, and I retested on Friday. The second reading was only 125 which is back in the pre-diabetic range. However I suspect that I am going to have a confirmed diagnosis, because my A1C came back as 148.
Another thing that they found out from my full blood panel is that my liver function isn't in the normal range either. (I am suspecting that I will learn more about this when I see my doctor on monday) And of all things, my Vitimin D levels are also really low. As I understand from my readings, Vitimin D is regulated by a hormone produced by the liver, so this isn't too shocking.
Essentially, my life has completely changed. I am on day 3 of my new eating lifestyle, which sadly lacks most of the things that I love in excess. I have cut potatoes out (though I know I can have them, I can't in the quantity that i want, so why bother?) and counted every carb. I have committed to doing what it takes to get healthy and stay there. And I am trying really hard to keep a positive attitude about all of this. In my mind, a positive and proactive attitude is half the battle. The rest is all about sticking to my guns and getting back to exercise and eting well. I look at it this way, I am going to be one smoking hot gal in another year or so!
I have the love and support of so many friends and family. They had me laughing and crying and feeling every bit of the care and concern that they have for me. I am so greatful for everything and everyone in my life. This is simply a new stage of being, and I am not going to let some disease defeat me.
In other news, I bought myself a new (used) car today. A 2010 Ford Focus in silver with tan and brown interior. (siee userpic) I couldn't think of a better non-food reward for myself.
So that is the update. I have been quiet for a few days as I processed it all, and I am still taking it all in, truth be told. Life has a way of throwing curve balls some times. But I truly believe that it is what you do with them that counts.
So wish me luck! And if you have diabetic recipes, tips or stories to share, please do so! I would love to hear them, and it will help me feel not so alone. Will keep everyone posted about the liver and what the doc says. For now, I am off to drive my new car over to the hospital pharmacy to pick up a new medication and some vitimin D3 suppliments.
Happy Weekend to all!
I went back for a fasting glucose test, having tested for the first time ever in the diabetic range 7 months ago. This time, the test came back as in the Diabetic range (143). I found this out in the middle of my work day, and it pretty much took all that I had to make it through the rest of my work day. I calmed myself down and put my mind to the task, doing some reasearch about the next steps in my diagnosis. I e-mailed my doctor and asked when they would be setting up my second blood test, which she put an order in for, and I retested on Friday. The second reading was only 125 which is back in the pre-diabetic range. However I suspect that I am going to have a confirmed diagnosis, because my A1C came back as 148.
Another thing that they found out from my full blood panel is that my liver function isn't in the normal range either. (I am suspecting that I will learn more about this when I see my doctor on monday) And of all things, my Vitimin D levels are also really low. As I understand from my readings, Vitimin D is regulated by a hormone produced by the liver, so this isn't too shocking.
Essentially, my life has completely changed. I am on day 3 of my new eating lifestyle, which sadly lacks most of the things that I love in excess. I have cut potatoes out (though I know I can have them, I can't in the quantity that i want, so why bother?) and counted every carb. I have committed to doing what it takes to get healthy and stay there. And I am trying really hard to keep a positive attitude about all of this. In my mind, a positive and proactive attitude is half the battle. The rest is all about sticking to my guns and getting back to exercise and eting well. I look at it this way, I am going to be one smoking hot gal in another year or so!
I have the love and support of so many friends and family. They had me laughing and crying and feeling every bit of the care and concern that they have for me. I am so greatful for everything and everyone in my life. This is simply a new stage of being, and I am not going to let some disease defeat me.
In other news, I bought myself a new (used) car today. A 2010 Ford Focus in silver with tan and brown interior. (siee userpic) I couldn't think of a better non-food reward for myself.
So that is the update. I have been quiet for a few days as I processed it all, and I am still taking it all in, truth be told. Life has a way of throwing curve balls some times. But I truly believe that it is what you do with them that counts.
So wish me luck! And if you have diabetic recipes, tips or stories to share, please do so! I would love to hear them, and it will help me feel not so alone. Will keep everyone posted about the liver and what the doc says. For now, I am off to drive my new car over to the hospital pharmacy to pick up a new medication and some vitimin D3 suppliments.
Happy Weekend to all!