First Day Back (Take 2!)

Well as you can guess, yesterday was my first day back at work. It didn't really feel like I'd had three weeks away... that is untill the pile of backlog became clearer and clearer as the day progressed! At first I thought it might be all too much, as the first hour or so was a little difficult emotionally (draining, with a few good deep breaths and a tear shed here and there- not much good for my blood sugars!). Everyone was so nice and welcoming, as they passed on their condolences, with sad faces and hugs all round.

Another reminder I had returned to work yesterday happened when the mid morning high hit me. I'm not completely sure why, but I have always struggled with morning blood sugars. Before breakfast and after breakfast. The only relief I seem to get is if I run in the morning. Even going to the gym isn't as effective as a short burst of intense cardio. Wrongly, I am also already slipping into the 'work before me' game. A terrible terrible position that many of us put ourselves in! Diabetic or non diabetic, work should never come before our health, and it sounds simple enough but how quickly do we all forget to stick to it! I'm back at work from 7am today and tomorrow, meaning no morning run, meaning very likely blood sugar spike between 9am and 11am!...

My work year has certainly been a roller coaster! If only for the fact that most recently I was on leave for five weeks, back for two then off for three more. The momentum has been knocked to say the least! On the flip side, it also means that my attempt to create schedule and routine in my life has also been somewhat difficult. And as you all know, its all the little disruptions and changes which can most effect our blood sugars and the ability to maintain stabiltiy. My dreams of administering a truely holistic approach to my diabetes managment are still alive however, and I'm determined to get back up on that proverbial horse asap!

Thursday morning theres no excuses! (Well maybe one... we're going out to dinner for my birthday Wednesday night. May will power and determination be my best friends come Thursday morning?!? I'll keep you posted - of course)