Sleepless in Commack...

If only I knew that the outcome in Commack would turn out as good as the one in the movie. Its been a slightly rough week for me in a few areas. First off, I think I have woken up in the middle of the night due to a low blood sugar at least 3x this week. Having a low blood sugar isn't fun to begin with, but its even more frustrating during the middle of the night. It takes about a good 30 minutes to fully recover and go back to sleep safely and I hate having to eat in the middle of the night. The worst part is that for 2 of these incidences there was no explanation. I went to sleep at a safe number then all of a sudden BAM I am awake shaking and disoriented. However last night after my stupid decision to take 2 units for a correction before bed, I guess I should have expected it. Sometimes I act too quickly then get that "oh sh*t" feeling. Sure enough my 2 am wakeup call confirmed that feeling. I knew I should have gone with 1 unit instead of 2.

For the unexpected lows, I may need to adjust my insulin at night, but I'll have to wait and see what happens this weekend. It has definitely affected my workouts as I have felt a bit more fatigued.

Another issue that has been on my mind is the idea of always wanting what you can't have. Or anytime there is something in your life that you become excited over, it never turns out the way you hope/imagined. Or feeling like you would be willing to do anything for someone, but not having the feeling be mutual. I guess it is just a part of life, but it just seems to be like a reoccurring theme (for me at least). I always try to believe that things happen for a reason, but sometimes a little explanation would be nice.

On the bright side, in exactly 3 weeks I will arriving at my favorite place in the world. Can you guess? Yes, ARUBA! So for these next 3 weeks my goal is to do things to better myself. Focus on the positive, appreciate honest people, appreciate the things I enjoy... the gym, spin class, Starbucks, etc... and believe that one day all of the pieces will be together.

 

 

As The Temp Rises

The blood sugar falls. That seems to be the trend with me in the heat. Whether I am sitting outside in the sun or in the pool I must make sure to adjust my insulin. Over the past few days my blood sugar has been pretty good, but there have been some really annoying moments. Like last night.

As the holiday weekend came to a close it was great being able to spend it poolside and BBQ'ing with the family in the evening. 

Usually I stick to a cheeseburger, but I was really feeling a hot dog as well. I do not make them a usual simply because it is well, a hot dog. I tried not to beat myself up about it. I had been working really hard in the gym, see here and also I had been getting some extra exercise with swimming.

After dinner I controlled my desire for ice cream and treated myself to my version of "dessert." A ThinkThin Chocolate Brownie Crunch Bar and a cup of coffee. (Who needs ice cream or brownies when you can be just as satisfied with a protein bar?) Before dessert I was 190, a little high, but figured I had just eaten dinner. So I covered for my bar and figured I'd be good to go. Not the case.

This was a picture recap from bar time to bed time. 

Had some juice... 15 mins later..

More juice...

Relief! Had a cracker to stabilize. Was extremely erked that I had to eat again after I HAD JUST Eaten, but off to bed I went. 

20 mins later... 

                       REALLY?!?! 

*** I just want to sleep!! *** 

More juice...

What better way to pass the time than to tweet your frustrations. 

Ok... Waited another 10mins. I didn't want to over do it and thought maybe everything that I had just eaten would catch up. Wishful thinking.

Not the case...

Really, this has GOT to be a joke. 

One more cracker. 

10 mins later I tried going to sleep again as I had come up to 95. Now I feared waking up at 300 and something. However I was pleasantly surprised to wake up at a lovely 130. Go figure. 

This is just one example of the detours involved in T1D. Annoying and frustrating when they happen for what you feel like is no reason. Even more annoying being forced to eat what feels like a whole meal when you do not want to right before going to sleep. I tried to be good and pass on the ice cream and look where it got me. Can't win sometimes. 

#type1diabeticproblems.