The battle continues

[DonnieD]

From the time I was dx'ed in late March, I have made steady improvement on all aspects of the disease (diet/excercise/bg/weight) . There were time that I felt that I understood it, and that I was on top of it ....

The last week or so, for some reason, my Bg tests has been up by about 30 points in both fasting and aftermeal. Maybe a little added stress, maybe I've excercised a tiny bit less, maybe I shouldn't have had that little sliver of homemade fudge, maybe it's just the unpredictability of the disease.

I'm still positive, and really appreciate the value in testing 3 times daily and paying attention to the little things. The lesson is that a little frustration comes with the deal, even when you think that you're doing everything right. I meet with my dietician next week, just in time to get some encouragement and advice.

[Cyborg]

Could you be coming down with something? Perhaps a cold or infection?

[seacomp]

my Bg tests has been up by about 30 points in both fasting and aftermeal. Maybe a little added stress, maybe I've excercised a tiny bit less, maybe I shouldn't have had that little sliver of homemade fudge
If you are to control your diabetes with diet and exercise, there is very little room for "slacking". A little bit here, a little bit there and it's too much. It's not nice, but that's the way it is.
Good luck with getting back on track. And make sure you keep testing!

[DonnieD]

Could you be coming down with something? Perhaps a cold or infection?

Hi Cyborg

When you responded, I was ready to answer "no I've felt fine" .... but that day I started with a sniffle, and over the next few days I have had mild flu-like symtoms. In these recent few days, my blood glucose has continued to be abnormally high at times, and slightly higher with most other readings.

A call to the doc advised lots of fluids, as much bed rest as possible, maintain meal schedule with easy to eat stuff, and to avoid OTC liquid cold medications.

[DonnieD]

Once the cold subsided, my bg numbers were back under control. WOOT !!!

[seacomp]

Good to hear!