Mondays consist of 5 classes that pretty much take up all my time between 8am and 4pm. A lot of homework happens after these classes. Lately I have noticed my sugars running a little higher in times of stress before exams or in this case, projects. I have two individual projects in the next week or so, and have a lot on my mind. The more I sit and stress about it, the more I realize how much stress I am putting my body under. Nothing will get rid of that like a solid workout. I lifted harder than ever last night. I think most of it was stress related, but I can't help but wonder if dealing with my ex girlfriend had anything to do with it. All I know is the second I hit the weight rack, I was full rage. I like to think I looked something like this:
But really, that was a joke. I was quite intense about it though. Sugars after were an unpleasant 65, which I corrected with a couple Laffy Taffy. Banana is by far the most amazing flavor for those wondering.
I fear I may be coming out of the "Honeymoon phase" of newly diagnosed diabetics. Essentially this means that when a Diabetic (specifically Type I) is put on Insulin, their pancreas, for whatever reason, decides to start producing a little insulin. Some may think "oh well then they're good right, their pancreas is working again". Unfortunately you would be incorrect. This "phenomenon" only lasts for a short while. Some have it for a month or two, others have it a year or more. The only concrete fact is that eventually it will stop again, and your insulin needs will go up. My morning numbers have been higher than normal this past week and I fear my pancreas is shutting down again. Who knows for sure though, because as stated earlier I am under an enormous amount of stress again. Sometimes I feel like this little guy:
I cannot wait for a full, relaxing thanksgiving break. We have the whole week off and it will be incredible. I am not, however, looking forward to thanksgiving dinner with this new carb limit. That will be a post of it's own I'm sure.
On a last note, I changed my infusion set in under 3 minutes today, which is a new personal record. The first time I changed it (it is changed every three days), it took me almost 15. AS the picture above shows, it looks a little gruesome and big. In reality, it is 100% painless. The spring loaded needle goes in and out with no pain and the set itself is extremely flexible. Only time it hurt was when I hit a nerve ending (self-explanatory).
That is all for now. More to come and Go Bulldogs!
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