110

Not sure why the glucose is up today.. but have a sneaky suspicion it has everything to do with potatoes and fruit.. I'll be much more careful today.
Just because something is a healthful food doesn't mean you can eat more than a serving.. PORTION CONTROL

109

Done in by a bowl of fruit... or perhaps the larger than normal potato last evening at supper... or both.  Rats!  109 today.  I shall endeavor to watch everything in MODERATE portions today.

A week's worth of glucose

I have been working on a photo project and not online often this past week.. but here are my totals..
March 20- 101
March 22- 100
March 24- 105
March 26- 110
Weight loss- now 13#
Amen.
I have to keep a diary closer to see why I'm having mini spikes in blood sugar.
On Wednesday, Wendell and I went out to eat at Ponderosa.  I ate things I shouldn't have .. and fried wings?  I paid for it all the rest of the evening and into the next day.  We had Dreamfields Macaroni in a salad on Thursday - and no real spikes in glucose were noted, so Friday for lunch, I served it yet again.. and today I see this small but significant spike yet again.  Not sure if it's the pasta or just the snack stuff I had- a serving of dry cereal, and an orange in the early afternoon.  As I said, I need to keep a better diary.

93

I guess I can eat a serving of angel food cake and fresh fruit.  93 is good.  Have had a minor GI disturbance today.. lots of cramping.  Not sure why.
Fish tonite I couldn't finish, nor my carrots.  Had 1/2 fish and a salad and a few bites of baked potato.
Hmmmmm

95 and today 100

Laziness made me have breakfast for supper last evening.  I made us eggs and pancakes.. and though I don't believe I overate, it was a lot more than I wanted.
Yesterday's blood sugar was 95.   After last night's bready meal, I thought it best to check today and sure enough, 100 on the nose. 

Today I want to go to the store to get some meat- chicken mainly, but others as well. 

down 12#

I felt like I overate yesterday.. I had this leftover chicken- about a half cup- and couldn't bear to throw it out.. so I ate it.. this, after eating a healthy portion at supper.. Then.. on top of that was snack time and I ate my whole snack- 3 strawberries, 2 strips of fresh pineapple, and a carton of yogurt.. Yes, it was too much.
I've been 0.2# short of calling an 11# weight loss.  I was holding out for today, but wasn't sure my overeating would even reflect it.  Imagine my shock and surprise when I stepped on the scales this morning after breakfast and saw that I not only lost the 0.2#, but a whole other pound with it!!!!   Astonished, I ran out to tell Wendell and  collect an "Atta Girl!!!" from him .. I love that.
I should have known there was a loss here greater than 2/10s of a pound- my pants feel looser and I just don't feel like I'm carrying the full load around any more.  It's coming off my belly and I'm so happy I could crow!!!
YIPPEE!   On to tomorrow and another pound to lose.. one at a time, one day at a time, and control those portions..  no more pigging out even if the meat needs tossed.  (That chicken was like eating butter, but no fat added.. very lean and perfectly baked.)
On to tomorrow... and a controlled blood sugar.
Can't wait to see the doctor in a couple months..If this keeps up, I should be down substantially both in weight and glucose.  YAY!

98

98 is better than 100 or more.  I'll take it.  Was hoping I could announce a weight loss too , but it seems that I still have 0.2# to go to do that .. so I'll wait.  :)

92

Blood sugar is well within normal limits at 92 this morning.  That tells me that the fruit salad we had last night with the dollop (about a heaping tablespoon) of SF Cool Whip is a safe choice for us as a side or snack.  YAY!  I love fresh fruits- this one had 1/2 small banana, 1/2 sliced navel orange, 2 strawberries (note to self- GET MORE!) , and some canned peach slices on top.. very very tasty.

I had chicken (left over) for lunch and supper yesterday.  Supper had a small baked potato, and 1/2 c canned Le Seuer peas (the best), and our usual mini salad.  I noticed last night that hubby didn't augment his plate, and other than the liberal amount of butter he put on his food, I couldn't complain.  Gotta work on that 'serving size of butter'.  He has accepted the dressing on his salad without complaint.

My weight is still at 10#, but I'm watching the decimals go down daily, so pretty soon I'll be able to claim 11.  Smiling here.

102

Bummer!  I just hate when my blood sugar goes over 100.  Well, I'm pretty borderline.  Not sure what caused the rise overnight.  I started the metformin tonite again.  I'm eating better and the queasieness is minimal. 
Snack tonite was angelfood cake, fresh sliced strawberries and navel orange.  I added a Tbsp of SF cool whip too.  Sure is good.

98

I've been without metformin for over a week now.  Since surgery on the 4th of March, I've not been able to continue it due to nausea.
Hopefully, today will be the day.  I'm not too concerned- I registered a whopping 98 this morning- within normal limits.

It's about 6pm.. I've done well today with my diet.  I'm also down 10# total..for which I am grateful and thankful, but it's a drop in the bucket compared to what I have to go.  One step at a time, one day at a time.

Down 7 # total

I have been very ill for several days now.  It seems to increase every evening, leading me to believe it's the metformin that is causing it.  Severe upper right quadrant pain, sustained nausea, and horrific diarrhea.  I have pain in my muscles and joints that is worse than I've ever had, and my regular pain med for my back doesn't even begin to touch it.
It is not a constant illness as I had a brief reprieve last evening, followed by a major resurge of the pain all night.
Today I called the doctor, and as I suspected, it was the medication that was causing the whole mess.  I'm not taking any meds today, but will start Metformin ER tomorrow.  That's extended release and shouldn't hit me as hard as the regular.   I don't take a large dose as it is.  1000mg morning and evening is the normal doseage.  I'm taking 500mg every evening.. so it's not the doseage. 
I've never been able to tolerate meds easily and have to really be careful.. glad I didn't get a 3 month supply :)

97

Woohoo!!  Staying in the normal zone!  Today's blood sugar is 97.  Noting I had lightly breaded baked fish last night with potatoes lightly fried in olive oil, and carrots/peas.  Yummy!  I was a bit concerned that the potatoes would cause the rise as pasta does, but I needn't be concerned obviously.
Eating in moderation.  Will weigh in today later.
Have not been feeling well for 3 days.  Upper GI upset and muscle/joint pain that medication doesn't hit.  Assumption is I'm not drinking enough to filter out the medication for T2Diabetes.
Will try this and if it fails, will call PCP.

92

Yippee!!!!  Another great blood sugar reading this morning.  92 and normal.  YAY!!!!  I must be doing something right.  It's a good feeling to know I can eat normally and reduce my glucose.  Now if I can get Wendell's down .. he's tough.

99 !

Wow.. can't beat that much.  99 today.  Feeling good.  Noting all the things that gave me the 99.. like the bowl of cereal for supper?  Hmmmmmmm

107

I tried something different last night as far as carbs went.. I had 3 small dinner rolls with my vegetables and chicken for supper. 
I added Activia with a dollop of Cool Whip (sugar free, natch).
Today the glucose is coming down, but not far enough.  UGH.

112 :(

Wish 112 was my weight rather than my blood sugar today. 
I can see pasta going away in my life.  I'm certain it was the macaroni in the chicken salad last night, though I didn't overeat, my portions were just right, but the macaroni seems to be a bit too much for my body to handle.. add that to my list of banned foods.
Turkey, beef, and milk... now pasta.  sigh.....
After that I got on the scales.. Thankfully, I still hold my 5# loss quite easily.  AMEN.
Thought for myself:  Don't get hung up on one bad blood sugar.  Learn from it, Keep track of your diet, and know what causes the spikes. 

Breakfast:
2 scrambled eggs - PAM for lube
1 slice whole wheat toast with a tsp butter (real butter, uh huh.)
1/2c sliced peaches
2 small dry cooked strips bacon.
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Lunch grilled cheese,
handful of grapes,
mouthful of canned tomatoes
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supper is grilled chicken breast- 3oz
broccoli
home made dinner roll
thinking about rice/veggies... would love to see how I react to rice.

103

I should have seen that coming.   We were out all day yesterday and twice had potatoes.  I believe the glycemic load was a bit heavy.  I had bread twice too.. something I never do.
We shall see how it goes on Sabbath when I recheck after little Paul's party..

102

As you can see, my blood sugar is coming down nicely.  I'm feeling a bit different.. tired without ultra tired evenings.  I am refreshed today and ready for the day.

no fasting glucose today

I decided to take a break from jagging my fingers.  Don't panic.. I was told to check my glucose a couple times a week or up to every other day.  So I am still following the doctor's direction.
My diet is improving.  I'm so proud of myself.  The cravings have really settled.
This morning we had 2 scrambled eggs, a small strip of bacon, and 2 small pancakes with Sugar free syrup.  It held me till lunch when I made us each a small bowl of cream of mushroom soup.  I don't use milk in it, just hot water and extra mushrooms of course.  With that we each had a grilled cheese sandwich- one slice of american cheese and one slice of provolone.. Oh.. delicious!
Not sure about tonite.. but I will be having fresh steamed broccoli with whatever the choice is. 
Here's something I found on the internet for combatting abdominal bloating;
Which foods are the best at reducing visible bloat in the belly?


"Definitely reduce fried, saturated fats and increase fat-burning foods like green cruciferous vegetables. In terms of what you should be eating, consume three to four servings of vegetables a day, increase lean protein intake with free-range meats, incorporate high-fiber foods like apples or berries, and make sure you eat the right kinds of fats like avocados and nuts."

I love fresh sweet onions and broccoli.. as well as brussels sprouts..
I shouldn't have a problem with this.  When I scramble the eggs, I use PAM, and if I have to use oil, it's always Olive oil.  I could drink olive oil, but I think I'd be sick if I tried it. 
Time for a cup of coffee..
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As things ended up, we had tuna salad again with macaroni.  I was careful to take only a cup of the macaroni, but loaded my bowl with fresh celery and onion, tuna fish, and then a dollop of Mayo for it all.  Yummy and very satisfying.  No snack needed tonite.

107

Wow.. still hanging up there above 100, but going down slowly but surely.  My diet is going well and I find I have NO cravings any more.  That's a good sign.
I thought about a Hershey chocolate bar yesterday, but had no desire to eat one.  Now, that should go down in the annals of time!
Preparing for breakfast..