Tag Archives: BG

Oh so sweet

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Anna

We are conditioned or programmed if you will, to think that sweet means good. Looking at some kid and saying, she is such a sweetie is considered normal and even nice. If anything is extremely good, it’s “sweet”. Let alone … Continue reading →

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111 is my lucky number today

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Anna

. This was my morning fasting BG number today. I don’t usually check my morning fasting BG every day. Heck not even every week. But lately when I do check it, it’s always good, no matter what. And how reliable … Continue reading →

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What happened to my morning fasting BG

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Anna

Lately it’s been around 100, give or take. I however found out that the variations have to do with sleeping or not for the full 8 hours at night. Yesterday someone texted me at 4 am which woke me up, … Continue reading →

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The Journey of a Test Strip — where to buy them.

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Anna

Where do you buy your strips? This is the question of the day.  Actually not exactly a question but I was at a loss how else to word it. Am still recovering from a shock at hearing local drugstore prices. … Continue reading →

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The Journey of a Test Strip

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Anna

I am of course talking about diabetic test strips that I use on a daily basis.   First off, a bit of history. Test strips and meters likewise are an important part of managing diabetes at home. Nowadays we take them … Continue reading →

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Diabetes is unforgiving

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Anna

It won’t allow a single misstep. No simple carbs means just that which I found out the hard way when enjoying regular Mountain Dew last month. With it being a lemon-lime flavor, it didn’t even taste like an old Mountain Dew … Continue reading →

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Relapse

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Anna

Confession time, I have relapsed. Of course I’m talking about my diabetes. Remember when I bragged about snapping out of it? Well, well. Not so fast. By the way, you know how easy it is to admit your own mistake, more … Continue reading →

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My opinion about five types of diabetes

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Anna

Think you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes? Don’t bet on it. A team of researchers in Sweden and Finland (or in Scandinavia by some sources) recently came to the conclusion that adult-onset diabetes now has as many as … Continue reading →

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How often to check blood sugar?

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Anna

Checking blood sugar is an important part of diabetes management.  But how often to do so is a good question.  In this context, I am talking about type 2 diabetes. Ever since I was first diagnosed, I was instructed to … Continue reading →

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Today’s Prompt: DRAMATIC. Nutrition Facts Talk

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Anna

Nearly every packaged product has a Nutrition Facts Panel, usually located at the back of the label. It starts with the servings size and number of those per container as well as the amount of calories. This is a good … Continue reading →

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