Today my youngest wasn't feeling well, so I took her to a minute clinic (first and last experience). I gave the Nurse Practitioner a list of my daughter's allergies (food and drug). The NP gave us an antibiotic and sent us on our way. Now, I could have been upset about the fact the NP had us wait while she finished texting, because it could have been patient related (hmmmm....doubtful....but could have been), or I could have been upset when my daughter would try to answer questions, the NP would look at ME. HELLO, my child is 16! But I chose to allow all of these things to go.
What I could not let go of was when I put the ear drops in my child's ear and within minutes she starts having horrible allergic reactions to it. WHY? Because she was prescribed a med she was very allergic to. I called the 800# on the form. Their response-Sorry. We can try and get a hold of the NP and have a new med called in. REALLY. Are you seriously kidding me???? Oh my stars.
As I was going crazy about this, trying to find out how to handle the allergic reaction, trying to get a new Rx called in and trying to figure out how to handle the incompetent NP, my levels were going crazy. (Let me interject, the print out the NP gave me LISTED the med as an allergy. I didn't know this drug was a compound in the ear drops. The NP did as she told me later she did but didn't think it was a strong enough dose to make a difference.)
At first, they started out ok, but any competent diabetic knows they won't be staying that way when 100 different emotions flood you at one time. That's exactly what happened to me. Now, when on the pump, I would not have been surprised if they would have reached 300. Today, I'm happy to say they didn't go over 182. This is high for me now that I've started on Afrezza and Tresiba!!
So now that I'm calm, I can carefully reflect on two very important things about the day.
A. Daughter, though extremely sick in bed now, is doing so much better.
B. My levels didn't go over 182.
After the day I've had, I just have to say once again that this combination of insulins is the best out there.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Great Food Find
OK, more food, full flavor, low carbs-WHAT??? Is that really real for a diabetic? Why yes!
First let me say, we eat a LOT of organic foods, no juices, loads of chicken, turkey, various types of seafoods, but rarely do we eat red meat. We used to. Don't get me wrong. MAN we loved it. So on our quest to eat a lot healthier, we decided to rarely eat it.
Tonight was our treat. Well, with that comes another food we don't eat-BREAD. UGH, so bad for you, puts weight on, makes a diabetics life miserable....that is until tonight. I found (it has two names) Oopsie Bread aka Cloud Bread. So good. So easy. We didn't make 6 circles; we made just a big one. Hubby was in charge as a matter of fact, he made it! Oh man just writing about bread makes me almost smell it. I LOVE bread...yeast rolls...pumpkin bread....cinnamon bread....ahhhhhhhh
Here's the recipe. OH we left out the salt and splenda (GROSS). http://glutenfreedaddy.com/gluten-free-cloud-bread-recipe So, it doesn't look like a professional made it, but it sure tasted like one did. Way to go hubs!
Picture two is the broccoli, apple, blueberry salad I actually made last night...nothing like left overs! So, picture 3 is my plate tonight. Don't laugh that I didn't make round burgers. OH the "potatoes" ARE NOT potatoes. They're the turnip mash ones I talk about all the time. Again, left overs. But now how yummy is that???? So, I took 4units of Afrezza for this meal. It's not 100% carb free, but it sure is close! The oopsie bread only has 2 carbs for all of it. The whole thing. W.H.A.T.???? That's plum crazy! I'm going to use some ideas further down on the recipe too. My youngest loves french toast and now that she's been diagnosed as a T2, she can't have it. Well, I just saw where the recipe showed it. She's going to be thrilled.
I'm always on the hunt for great food finds. I want healthy, no to low carb foods that taste great. My plate tonight was filled with flavor. I'm doing the happy dance.
First let me say, we eat a LOT of organic foods, no juices, loads of chicken, turkey, various types of seafoods, but rarely do we eat red meat. We used to. Don't get me wrong. MAN we loved it. So on our quest to eat a lot healthier, we decided to rarely eat it.
Tonight was our treat. Well, with that comes another food we don't eat-BREAD. UGH, so bad for you, puts weight on, makes a diabetics life miserable....that is until tonight. I found (it has two names) Oopsie Bread aka Cloud Bread. So good. So easy. We didn't make 6 circles; we made just a big one. Hubby was in charge as a matter of fact, he made it! Oh man just writing about bread makes me almost smell it. I LOVE bread...yeast rolls...pumpkin bread....cinnamon bread....ahhhhhhhh
Here's the recipe. OH we left out the salt and splenda (GROSS). http://glutenfreedaddy.com/gluten-free-cloud-bread-recipe So, it doesn't look like a professional made it, but it sure tasted like one did. Way to go hubs!
Picture two is the broccoli, apple, blueberry salad I actually made last night...nothing like left overs! So, picture 3 is my plate tonight. Don't laugh that I didn't make round burgers. OH the "potatoes" ARE NOT potatoes. They're the turnip mash ones I talk about all the time. Again, left overs. But now how yummy is that???? So, I took 4units of Afrezza for this meal. It's not 100% carb free, but it sure is close! The oopsie bread only has 2 carbs for all of it. The whole thing. W.H.A.T.???? That's plum crazy! I'm going to use some ideas further down on the recipe too. My youngest loves french toast and now that she's been diagnosed as a T2, she can't have it. Well, I just saw where the recipe showed it. She's going to be thrilled.
I'm always on the hunt for great food finds. I want healthy, no to low carb foods that taste great. My plate tonight was filled with flavor. I'm doing the happy dance.
Monday, December 5, 2016
Food Please!
I always say I love food. I'm 5'2" and weigh (on a good day) 135. And many days you'd think as much as I ate, I weight 1350 lbs! Today I found a great recipe that works perfectly with Afrezza.
I found this recipe and made it for tonight's dinner. I don't believe the carbs are correct on it, as I figured it up as follows:
broccoli (I used a head of broccoli not 1.5lbs)=10
1 cup blueberries=10
1/4 cup red onion=3
I skipped the cranberries, which is where, I'm sure, they're getting all the carbs!
1/4 cup sunflower seeds=8
1 large chopped gala apple=30
1 tbsp lemon juice (I used essential oil)=5 (zero in oil)
They have it broken down into 1/8 servings, I divided by 8 which my ways gives you a LOT more. My total carbs are 8.25 per serving!!!!!
http://kristineskitchenblog.com/no-mayo-broccoli-salad-blueberries-apple
Now just how yummy does that look? Oh I can't wait to sit down (waiting on the chicken to grill). We are also having turnip mash.....remember before Thanksgiving I made them and they were a huge success. Well, today I was speaking with someone on the phone and mentioned them, so I was craving them. OH my gracious. What a supper, grilled chicken, the above salad and turnip mashed. Don't hate, run to the nearest grocery store and get the fixins!
I found this recipe and made it for tonight's dinner. I don't believe the carbs are correct on it, as I figured it up as follows:
broccoli (I used a head of broccoli not 1.5lbs)=10
1 cup blueberries=10
1/4 cup red onion=3
I skipped the cranberries, which is where, I'm sure, they're getting all the carbs!
1/4 cup sunflower seeds=8
1 large chopped gala apple=30
1 tbsp lemon juice (I used essential oil)=5 (zero in oil)
They have it broken down into 1/8 servings, I divided by 8 which my ways gives you a LOT more. My total carbs are 8.25 per serving!!!!!
http://kristineskitchenblog.com/no-mayo-broccoli-salad-blueberries-apple
Now just how yummy does that look? Oh I can't wait to sit down (waiting on the chicken to grill). We are also having turnip mash.....remember before Thanksgiving I made them and they were a huge success. Well, today I was speaking with someone on the phone and mentioned them, so I was craving them. OH my gracious. What a supper, grilled chicken, the above salad and turnip mashed. Don't hate, run to the nearest grocery store and get the fixins!
Showin' Tresiba Some Love
I LOVE Afrezza; that's no secret. Today I realized WAIT, I love Tresiba too. I walked over 14K steps the last two days and didn't need my Afrezza. It dawned on me that the Tresiba I take each morning is working far better than Novolog in my pump ever worked. Tresiba keeps my levels the same; Afrezza works for the food. Ahhhhhhhhhhh moment.
My levels were a little on the low side this morning, so when I ate breakfast I didn't take any Afrezza. I only took my normal 10U of Tresiba. It's now noon and my levels are still perfect. The two insulins together are the most amazing combination I've ever seen for Diabetics.
Non Tresiba/Afrezza Diabetics have their diabetes on their minds 100% of the time.
1. What is my level as soon as I wake up?
2. What should I eat for breakfast? I have a long morning, so I can't eat anything too high in carbs, too low in carbs, etc.
3. Did I take enough insulin?
4. Did I take too much insulin?
5. WAIT, it's 10am, what about a snack? Did I pack one?
6. Lunch time, oh great, my levels are high. I wasn't expecting this and I packed a sandwich and chips.
7. 2pm, I feel weird. No wonder, my level is 56. WHERE ARE THE CRACKERS?
8. Finally, I get to head home. I better test my sugar before getting into rush hour.
This is a light "worry" day for a diabetic.
Tresiba/Afrezza users
1. Woohoo can't wait to see my morning level. YES, it's 80.
2. Ahhhh breakfast, Oh oatmeal sounds so yummy today.
3. WOW you mean it's already 2pm. How'd I miss lunch? Better check my sugar. No wonder I feel so good; it's 124.
4. Heading home in rush hour, let me grab a tea.
5. Bedtime! I can't believe how my levels have stayed under 130 all day.
See the difference? Even Tresiba/Afrezza users have their diabetes on their mind, but it's not a true worry. I'm so thankful for Tresiba. No other insulin has ever kept my days long term levels so stable.
My levels were a little on the low side this morning, so when I ate breakfast I didn't take any Afrezza. I only took my normal 10U of Tresiba. It's now noon and my levels are still perfect. The two insulins together are the most amazing combination I've ever seen for Diabetics.
Non Tresiba/Afrezza Diabetics have their diabetes on their minds 100% of the time.
1. What is my level as soon as I wake up?
2. What should I eat for breakfast? I have a long morning, so I can't eat anything too high in carbs, too low in carbs, etc.
3. Did I take enough insulin?
4. Did I take too much insulin?
5. WAIT, it's 10am, what about a snack? Did I pack one?
6. Lunch time, oh great, my levels are high. I wasn't expecting this and I packed a sandwich and chips.
7. 2pm, I feel weird. No wonder, my level is 56. WHERE ARE THE CRACKERS?
8. Finally, I get to head home. I better test my sugar before getting into rush hour.
This is a light "worry" day for a diabetic.
Tresiba/Afrezza users
1. Woohoo can't wait to see my morning level. YES, it's 80.
2. Ahhhh breakfast, Oh oatmeal sounds so yummy today.
3. WOW you mean it's already 2pm. How'd I miss lunch? Better check my sugar. No wonder I feel so good; it's 124.
4. Heading home in rush hour, let me grab a tea.
5. Bedtime! I can't believe how my levels have stayed under 130 all day.
See the difference? Even Tresiba/Afrezza users have their diabetes on their mind, but it's not a true worry. I'm so thankful for Tresiba. No other insulin has ever kept my days long term levels so stable.
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Flying High With Afrezza
Well I recently took a trip and admittedly I was a little concerned. I didn't know how it'd work going through security. I remember the pump days. First, they pull you aside. Then you have to rub the pump in your hands to make sure it's safe, they wand you, etc. UGH what a hassle. I just knew the Afrezza powder would set off bells and whistles.
Boy was I wrong. I told them that I had a medical bag. The woman politely explained they may have to pull the bag aside, but she would let me know. Ok no worries so far. Nope the bag cleared without any issues. My watch gave more issues than my meds since I forgot to take it off.
Once on the plane, I wanted a snack. As the flight attendant was walking by, I explained what I was going to do. It was a full plane and that meant people were watching everything everyone did. My youngest was sitting next to me and was laughing at how paranoid I was. The flight attendant thanked me for letting her know. I pulled it out, inhaled, BAM DONE. No issues. No worries. No problems.
I do not dread flying anymore. Remember my first Afrezza frustration, trying to figure out how to travel with it? Well, I was concerned about flying and keeping it cool. I know many have said no to worry. It'd be fine. Well. I wasn't convinced, so I bought a Frio. Um, N.O.T. impressed! I am a very intelligent, educated woman, therefore, I was able to read the instructions and follow them exactly.
After about an hour, the Frio Case started cooling off. The insulin was not cold; it was barely cool for pity sakes. I had to just believe and trust in the Lord. So, off I went! As soon as I got to the hotel I put it in the refrigerator. It was BARELY cool. I mean BARELY. It worked fabulously. So, I was certainly flying high with Afrezza both literally and figuratively.
Boy was I wrong. I told them that I had a medical bag. The woman politely explained they may have to pull the bag aside, but she would let me know. Ok no worries so far. Nope the bag cleared without any issues. My watch gave more issues than my meds since I forgot to take it off.
Once on the plane, I wanted a snack. As the flight attendant was walking by, I explained what I was going to do. It was a full plane and that meant people were watching everything everyone did. My youngest was sitting next to me and was laughing at how paranoid I was. The flight attendant thanked me for letting her know. I pulled it out, inhaled, BAM DONE. No issues. No worries. No problems.
I do not dread flying anymore. Remember my first Afrezza frustration, trying to figure out how to travel with it? Well, I was concerned about flying and keeping it cool. I know many have said no to worry. It'd be fine. Well. I wasn't convinced, so I bought a Frio. Um, N.O.T. impressed! I am a very intelligent, educated woman, therefore, I was able to read the instructions and follow them exactly.
After about an hour, the Frio Case started cooling off. The insulin was not cold; it was barely cool for pity sakes. I had to just believe and trust in the Lord. So, off I went! As soon as I got to the hotel I put it in the refrigerator. It was BARELY cool. I mean BARELY. It worked fabulously. So, I was certainly flying high with Afrezza both literally and figuratively.
Friday, December 2, 2016
Insurance UGH
Who else has a horrible time dealing with insurance? I have GREAT coverage, so I will never complain about that. However, it's so frustrating when I am trying to explain to the woman on the phone that Afrezza is NOT a pill. It is an inhaled insulin.
She didn't know the difference between short and long acting insulins. I really believe customer service reps should be trained, at least a little, in pharmaceuticals. I had an increase in the amount of 4U that I am using. When at the Dr yesterday, I explain that throughout the day I would like a cup of coffee and the amount he prescribed for me didn't allow for that. So, he called me in more.
I spent 10 minutes just trying to make the woman understand the word INHALED. She was giving the wrong amounts for the wrong meds. She was so confused.....and they wonder why our levels increase with stress LOL
On the positive side of life, after going out to lunch today with my youngest, my level was 111. It was a very yummy chicken salad from BDubs. Not my favorite, but it was worth it. WOOHOO. I did take 8U, which I RARELY do. It won't be happening again for a long while either. UGH how on earth do people eat that many carbs a day?
Thankfully we eat a lot of fresh fruits/veggies and lean meats! So, I will certainly recover from my lunch.
Finally calm now...off to check out the Frio insulin carrier.
She didn't know the difference between short and long acting insulins. I really believe customer service reps should be trained, at least a little, in pharmaceuticals. I had an increase in the amount of 4U that I am using. When at the Dr yesterday, I explain that throughout the day I would like a cup of coffee and the amount he prescribed for me didn't allow for that. So, he called me in more.
I spent 10 minutes just trying to make the woman understand the word INHALED. She was giving the wrong amounts for the wrong meds. She was so confused.....and they wonder why our levels increase with stress LOL
On the positive side of life, after going out to lunch today with my youngest, my level was 111. It was a very yummy chicken salad from BDubs. Not my favorite, but it was worth it. WOOHOO. I did take 8U, which I RARELY do. It won't be happening again for a long while either. UGH how on earth do people eat that many carbs a day?
Thankfully we eat a lot of fresh fruits/veggies and lean meats! So, I will certainly recover from my lunch.
Finally calm now...off to check out the Frio insulin carrier.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Dr Day Is Finally Here
I was beyond excited to wake up this morning and go to the dr. Who does that? I was like a little school girl heading to school on the first day. Needless to say, Dr Asamoah was THRILLED with the results. He said, "5 weeks. 1 full point. Now that's what I like." To know Dr. A, this means EVERYTHING. He also said I had lost weight. WOWZER. Bonus!
The weight loss was, according to him, was because I am not having highs and lows which means no additional eating. Love this. I go back in March. I can't wait until then either. So, what does one do after a great drs appt? One goes out to eat!
My DD and I went to Cracker Barrel. Eggs and turkey sausage, my daily breakfast. No carbs other than my coffee creamer. We were still out at lunch. Subway-yum! I had a chopped salad. 4U of Afrezza and 2 hours later, Blood Sugar was 93.
Now that I've been on Afrezza for over 5 weeks, Dr A. wants my levels to not go above 140. It was 180 before. He said now I've got better control, so I need to decrease my levels. I agreed. Now the real test happens. Can I do that? He said a non diabetic's levels should be 70-110 and a diabetic's levels should be 90-140 all the time. I'm going to prove this can happen. I'm going to prove a diabetic can consistently keep normal levels. How can I not? I'm using Tresiba and Afrezza.
The new test and journey begins!
The weight loss was, according to him, was because I am not having highs and lows which means no additional eating. Love this. I go back in March. I can't wait until then either. So, what does one do after a great drs appt? One goes out to eat!
My DD and I went to Cracker Barrel. Eggs and turkey sausage, my daily breakfast. No carbs other than my coffee creamer. We were still out at lunch. Subway-yum! I had a chopped salad. 4U of Afrezza and 2 hours later, Blood Sugar was 93.
Now that I've been on Afrezza for over 5 weeks, Dr A. wants my levels to not go above 140. It was 180 before. He said now I've got better control, so I need to decrease my levels. I agreed. Now the real test happens. Can I do that? He said a non diabetic's levels should be 70-110 and a diabetic's levels should be 90-140 all the time. I'm going to prove this can happen. I'm going to prove a diabetic can consistently keep normal levels. How can I not? I'm using Tresiba and Afrezza.
The new test and journey begins!
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