Woohoo...I'm feeling better!
Saturday, December 22, 2007

Posted in Good Health and Spirit

My dr.'s appointment was yesterday and ...

To try and rid me of insulin he's got me on a cocktail temporarily...

8mg of Avandia ((PRAISES!! I'm back on it again))

4 mg of Glimeperide for the Insulin Resistance factor twice a day

Has lowered my Lantus Insulin again from 40 units a day to 20 units a day. (was 40 units twice a day)

I have an appointment with the Diabetic Educator in January to learn how to use the Byetta PEN and I'll be on Byetta to also help lower sugars.

I was also put on spirolactine for the clumps of hair that I've been losing. LITERALLY I feel as though I'm almost bald. He noticed it right away and decided to try this to see if it helps.

Other than that, all my tests were found to be normal:
Free Testosterone
24 hr Urine Analysis for Cortisol
All came within normal limits. WOOHOO!

Looking forward to lipid panels and A1C as well as a potassium count second week of Jan.

...I'm on my way to good health and I'm excited about lowering my sugars now.  Today I've noticed a HUGE difference in the numbers.  Two hours after I'm at an EXCELLENT control...not just good control.  With exception to my fasting sugars which was from making a bad choice.  I plan to focus more on overcoming temptations when I'm offered them.  This is MY health.  I need to be proactive!!

Please pray that this cocktail works for me. If it doesn't I go back on Insulin and will most likely have insulin pump to pump insulin ALOT of insulin since my levels are so high and my Resistance is ALOT more than many.

I'm also coming up with a place to regularly exercsie that won't break the bank and will be covered under Aflec. Will also see a nutritianist to help me with food that won't trigger extreme HIGH's. I'm having an awful time and may need to give up even whole grains and fruit for awhile. It really stinks! I feel as though my body is making healthier choices...salads, etc., but my eyes and nose see chocolate or smell chinese or another favorite and my mind wants to throw my face in a big fat chocolate cake or run to the chinese take-out for everything on the menu. I KNOW I need to work to overcome these urges...especially during times of anxiety. In the end, I'm looking forward to overcoming these temptations and feeling healthy again.  If weightloss finds its way, I'll appreciate that as well.  I'm not looking to be a size 2.  All I want is to live healthy so I can be around to adopt a child and watch our children grow. 

I'm praying my sugars continue to stay down for today and the future.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!!

Rebekah
P.S., please also pray my potassium level doesn't go on me.  I'm told one of the meds that seems to be helping my sugars go down could cause issues with my potassium.  Lo and Behold, I was sleeping and woke up screaming from the WORST charlie horse I've EVER HAD!!  I've never had one while asleep.  Poor doug paniced and I couldn't tell him what was wrong with me.  He must've thought I went off the deep end.rofl

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Monday, December 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by jocelyndixon

Yay! I am so glad to hear that. I hope your health stays up and you don't get sick again. ; )

Blessings!
Jocelyn

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