Unfortunate Diagnosis
Well, I finally have a weblog up and running. No idea so far what it will be about. Probably nothing, like all the others. I’ll likely tweak the look and feel this weekend. I’m using the WordPress software, and so far it looks nicer than my minimal attempts several years ago with GreyMatter and Moveable Type.
There is a reason for this first entry, though. I’ve had the software up for more than a week, but haven’t bothered posting anything. I didn’t have anything particular to say. Unfortunately, now I do.
Today I was diagnosed as diabetic.
This is not the really scary, Type 1, diabetes; I have no need for insulin shots. But I am going to have to radically change my diet. For the moment at least I need to avoid all simple sugars. I also have to start reducing my carbohydrates. I’m going to have to test my blood sugar twice per day.
Dr. Lampugnale gave me a great deal of information, and will set me up for a class to learn a great deal more. I’ve got one question so far which is really bothering me. I will try to chase it down before the class, for it’s pretty fundamental. Dr. L told me that I was a diabetic for life. If the diagnosis has nothing to do with my insulin levels, nothing to do with any real symptoms except those that are direct results of high blood sugars, am I still considered diabetic if my blood sugars get to and remain in normal range? I’ll see what I can find.
Things I know I’m going to miss:
- Orange juice… big time
- Ice cream
- Blueberry pancakes