The doctor told me I didn't need to do the testing thing or take any medication - at least until we determine whether the diet/exercise thing is going to help. My A1C was 7 - when I told the opthamologist, he pooh-poohed it, saying it wasn't at a level it would affect my eyes' healing. And someone in the educational session was talking about their A1C running 9 to 12, so I figure I've caught it before it got to that level. (Also? I'd been pretty much living on ice cream and pizza for the previous few months, which probably had an effect.)
Fire bad. Tree pretty.
Buffy ,'Chosen'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Toddson - Jan 30, 2012 10:00:24 am PST #19129 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Amy - Jan 30, 2012 10:00:51 am PST #19130 of 30001
Because books.
Sophia, sometimes you have to squeeze a little, too. Just don't go overboard.
Connie Neil - Jan 30, 2012 10:01:10 am PST #19131 of 30001
brillig
Huh, 7's considered high but relatively well managed in my medical world. I can see why they're not saying anything about meds.
Kate P. - Jan 30, 2012 10:04:49 am PST #19132 of 30001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
So today was the day I had my glucose test for gestational diabetes (I won't know the results until tomorrow). It involved getting up an hour early, forgoing my morning cup of tea, drinking the gross glucose solution, then undergoing a pelvic exam while waiting to get a needle stuck in my arm for the blood draw. The kicker? I get to work... and the heat is broken. Everyone is sitting around wrapped in their coats and shivering.
I would like a do-over on today, please.
Sophia Brooks - Jan 30, 2012 10:05:35 am PST #19133 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Sophia, sometimes you have to squeeze a little, too. Just don't go overboard.
There is literally no needle coming out. No matter what I turn it up to-- My cat barfed on the directions and I threw them out, and I thought I could figure it out, but alas, I am doing something very wrong.
Amy - Jan 30, 2012 10:08:09 am PST #19134 of 30001
Because books.
Oh, I meant squeeze your finger. If the needle isn't coming out of the sticker, then I don't know what the deal is. Get a new one?
I would like a do-over on today, please.
The glucose test is really insult enough. You definitely deserve a do-over, or at least a big piece of chocolate.
Jesse - Jan 30, 2012 10:12:22 am PST #19135 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Kate, I'm pretty sure your Delicate Condition means you can't stay in a no-heat office. You'd better go home and wrap yourself in a blanket, maybe have some nice soup.
Toddson - Jan 30, 2012 10:16:49 am PST #19136 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
And chocolate. Chocolate helps keep you warm (if you can stomach anything sweet after the gross glucose).
Strix - Jan 30, 2012 10:21:33 am PST #19137 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Teppy should give you her Godiva!
...No?
Kate P. - Jan 30, 2012 10:21:37 am PST #19138 of 30001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Heh, thanks, y'all. The office has warmed up considerably since I got here at 9:30, thank god. It's actually a beautiful day in Nashville -- 62 degrees at the moment -- so it's not bad right now, but the first hour or so I was here was pretty unpleasant.
And chocolate. Chocolate helps keep you warm (if you can stomach anything sweet after the gross glucose).
Normally I would be all over this, but I really don't feel like eating anything else sweet today! I thought I'd get some tea after the appointment, to wake myself up, but I'm not a fan of unsweetened black tea, and I really didn't want anything even the least bit sweet, so no tea for me.