Its not fair for me to even to post on this blogg. I am aware that I am not being right , at the moment, to say that I can even qualify for this awareness, right now. With all the things that I have been going through, I am aware enough to say that I am not being true. Things are happening so much, that I am so looking forward to the same ole, going to work, dealing with customers and their questions, and even just to come home and chill.
I have had my kids to thank, at the moment to keep me on the up and up. Alot has been going on that even when I know I should be doing something, there is something else that is going that seems to take presidense.
Some of the papers that I ran across today at my brothers' apartment, were his dialysis reports. It had alot to do with his overall readings, and eating habits, and just over ALL! They were scored...'Execellent'! It was real hard for me today, and I was just skimming over the papers that were appearing in my face. I should actually take that as a sign that I need to be more aware of the things around me, and that I make sure that I need to do what I am supposed to do. Alot of the times, it is good to keep a record of your readings, and of your diet, so that you can also know what foods will make you feel a certain way.
I also know that 'stress' can elevate your sugar level, so I really have to be careful of the things that I may want to snack, quickly! Some of the symptons that I get when my sugar is high, is when my eyes get blurry. Not good when that happens! But then, lately, I cannot say that my sugar levels are the cause of my blurriness, its been from the tears, and lack of sleep, and the burning eyes..gosh! Yea, I was really surprised, that even though I do wear contacts, and/or glasses, sometmes my eyes have been real sensitive. Anyways, now that things are alittle calmer, for the most part, I will be making sure that I will be more watchful of my readings, and what I am eating....
PE@CE!
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Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Friday, December 29, 2006
Levels: Up and Down
I remember when I heard that when your blood sugar goes too low, you appear to be 'Under the Influence'. How that is so true, when I first experienced that. I was driving, and yes, I did get stopped, and had to go to court for a DUI. At the time, I was eligble to a Public Pretender to defend my case. This was over 10 years ago, but I remember it so well. I had a letter from my doctor, and well, I thought I had enough information to let the judge know what was going on. A list of all my meds, there was nothing on that list that was on the State's list of controlled substance.
During the proceedings, my defender kept saying that I should just plead guilty. Hmmm, because the law states that ANY medication that could be mind altering.... well, I guess that included my diabetes medication. The judge kept asking me if this is what I wanted to do, I really did not, but how do you fight the 'law'. the way it is written? The Judge asked my attorney, that this list of her meds does not include any of the Class 3 drugs, so I see that the Judge did not really want to see me plead guilty. Its one of those situation where...'Oh if I knew then, what I know now'.. kind of thing I would have fought it. I did not know enough about the 'Low Sugar' thing to really speak up to say anything.
The fluxuation of your blood sugar levels can happen at anytime, when you least expect it. I can feel it happenng these days, because I know what the symptons are. I carry little hard candies in my purse now. When I start to feel dizzy for no reason and having that TUNNEL kind of feeling, I know enough to pop a peice of candy in my mouth. Yea Yea, I get it from people who are aware that I am a Diabetic, asking, why are you eating candy when you are a diabetic? I tell them, knowing that there is the ignorance of the disease and its possible effects; explaining that you do not want me to go into a diabetic COMA, in your presence, would be much worse for you to handle. I use the word ignorance, because I once was ignorant to it all myself.
So, Please, DO let the people that you are around on a daily basis, that you are diabetic, and let them know where your stash of candy is!
PEACE!
During the proceedings, my defender kept saying that I should just plead guilty. Hmmm, because the law states that ANY medication that could be mind altering.... well, I guess that included my diabetes medication. The judge kept asking me if this is what I wanted to do, I really did not, but how do you fight the 'law'. the way it is written? The Judge asked my attorney, that this list of her meds does not include any of the Class 3 drugs, so I see that the Judge did not really want to see me plead guilty. Its one of those situation where...'Oh if I knew then, what I know now'.. kind of thing I would have fought it. I did not know enough about the 'Low Sugar' thing to really speak up to say anything.
The fluxuation of your blood sugar levels can happen at anytime, when you least expect it. I can feel it happenng these days, because I know what the symptons are. I carry little hard candies in my purse now. When I start to feel dizzy for no reason and having that TUNNEL kind of feeling, I know enough to pop a peice of candy in my mouth. Yea Yea, I get it from people who are aware that I am a Diabetic, asking, why are you eating candy when you are a diabetic? I tell them, knowing that there is the ignorance of the disease and its possible effects; explaining that you do not want me to go into a diabetic COMA, in your presence, would be much worse for you to handle. I use the word ignorance, because I once was ignorant to it all myself.
So, Please, DO let the people that you are around on a daily basis, that you are diabetic, and let them know where your stash of candy is!
PEACE!
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