Weekly Rating: 5

This week was like a roller coaster in many ways. I was either sitting glued to my work computer for hours on end or pushing myself more than ever at the gym (paying for it today with head to toe body aches!); Stressing over my current job or jumping around the room in excitement as I try to get my blog and Run for Type 1 off the ground, and then finally

Sticking to it

My attempt to blog everyday, once Diabetes Queensland notified all its members about my site, came undone very quickly yesterday! It seems the crazy week of either great excitement or moderate to high stress took its toll and my Friday started at 18! It was a day of constant injections to no avail

Aussie Aussie Aussie!

 Happy Australia Day Everyone!


I have to say I am excited this morning; well that’s an understatement really... I'm super excited! (Better watch those blood sugars!) The Diabetes Australia – Queensland e-newsletter U-Turn was emailed out to all its members yesterday and I’ve had a great response to both ‘Run for Type 1’ and this blog. Thank you to everyone who is visiting, I hope that my ‘dairy’ type blogging helps people in some way.

The 'Work-Life' Balance

This week has been JAM packed and its only Tuesday night! Thank goodness we have a public holiday Thursday. Work is manic and my other projects seem to be all mounting at the same time. My schedule has been hard to keep as I squeeze more and more into each day.

Weekly Rating: 4

Birthday Blow Out

While over all I had much better energy levels this week, I let myself down a bit as it was the first time I’d seen my partner in three weeks AND it was his birthday. By Sunday night I’d celebrated a wee bit too much… but who can pass up blueberry cheesecake and Chandon???  Feeling very sluggish today and my blood sugar don’t want to budge below 9. Its early to bed tonight and back on the horse tomorrow morning!!!

Just an average day...

Even though advances in diabetes treatment mean that I can live a flexible lifestyle and dose to what I eat (rather than eating to what I dose, as it was when I was first diagnosed). I find that I am most happy when I have a schedule, at least when it comes to my big 3: Exercise, Food and Work.

The Flow On Effect

Usually when I make any major changes to my lifestyle (eating habits, exercise regime, new job etc) I tend to see the changes effect my blood sugars about 48 - 72 hours later. So obviously with the 'New Year, New Me' approach I've been taking in 2012, I expected to see a few swings in my blood sugars and consequently adjust my overall insulin intake, particularly my long acting. But overall, there hadn't really been anything significant to report. That was...until, last night.

Weekly Rating: 4

If I could rate last week, it would be a 4. Its not that I feel I failed but rather that I know I can still improve a lot. My average blood sugar is definitely coming down but I still had a few lows and gorged on chocolate.

Different Shades of Grey

Lows aren't just a low. Each episode might have the same name but they are individual battles and a puzzle to be solved. I don’t always feel the same when I have low blood sugar. Each low has its different reasons and circumstances which means that, as much as try to remain calm, I often have different reactions.

Jellybeans, Blood meter, Insulin...

and I'm good to go!

Whenever I leave the house or the office, I do a quick mental check: 'Jellybeans, Blood meter, Insulin'. When it comes down to it, I figure anything else I have with me is really a bonus. With these three items in toe, I know I am safe, all bases covered. I used to suffer from occasional panic attacks and this is definitely one mechanism, which I quickly leant, is most effective in decreasing the likelihood of them ever happening.

'Nice & Sweet'

'Getting on track', I've discovered, is marked by many little tests. Like yesterday. We have a lovely old volunteer in our building that, two days a week, comes around to each and everyone's desk to say hello in the morning. He cleans up the common kitchen and makes cups of tea for the girls. Notice I said girls there; I have a slight inkling that this is no mistake in observation from me, and in fact I could probably go as far as saying your chance of tea and visits increases directly in relation to age, or rather the lack of it. But at his age, and after washing all our dishes, who's going to take that from him!

D is for...

Diabetes... and Dosing for Donuts.

I’ve been doing so well! (If I must say so myself). I’ve started keeping a ‘lifestyle’ diary which documents my blood sugars, medication, exercise, food, moods, weight, events and extra notes (what else is there!?!?). My intention is to do this intensely for a month to better understand my body and habits so that I can clearly see what works best for me in the long run. I am still un-decided about the pump and I am sure this will help me make me decision. Already my blood sugars have been better, I have more energy and I feel happier all round.

Here goes!

New Year. New Me.
And its about time! After 16 years with Type 1 Diabetes, I have decided it is 'now or never' that I will truely knuckle down and take charge. No excuses. While I have always eaten well and generally looked after myself, I cannot go as far as to say that I have taken a proactive approach to my health. Enter 2012. This is the year.

Of course, like so many others, I have entered this year full of hope and anticipation for a great year ahead. My list of 'resolutions' grows by the day! Here are my top five: