THE DAY HAS COME TO GET MY A1c CHECKED. I dread having this done BECAUSE I know I have been horrible about eating sweets for months. I did pretty well about avoiding highly processed foods, avoiding high fructose corn syrup, seed oils and eating less carbs, but I had more Valentine candy than I should. AND I ate lots of ice cream. LOTS. I will bravely go to the lab this morning and allow a draw and not be shocked when told the results. gulp.
A WAY OF LIFE. I continue to eat more organic, none GMO foods, getting more rest and decluttering so there is less stress. Drinking GREEN TEA and SPRING water, no coffee, no alcohol, no smoking, no recreational drugs. Eat more veggies and fruits, nuts and beans. Exercising. Went off meds 7 months ago that increased cholesterol and blood glucose.
I have to refresh my mind what to eat to lower A1c, cholesterol and high blood pressure.
UPDATE: Labs were done. This evening, I checked on results in my health portal. I was stunned that I am stable at 6.7 which is considered excellent control. Maintaining a 6.7 for over a year. I would rather be in the 5's. I'll work toward this. I have to stay under 7.
I will strive to continue on this healthier path and see if I can lower my weight by my July physical. I'd love to go there having lost 30 pounds. Yes, I would.
I was very happy that my A1c was as good as it was. PTLord.
I walked yesterday at the track and it was wonderful as there was a gentle breeze and it wasn't too chilly out. No one else was there at the time of my walk. I took a nap today and decided that I would stay HOME to rest. SO much emotional stuff is going on that I am whipped. Drained.
The birth of my great grand baby was way too exciting and concerns for my granddaughter's health as well was a bit much. Praising GOD both girls are improving. Grand is home. Baby still at the Hospital. Last night I found out my only sister is quite ill with liver issues. I'm in prayer.
I decided that I will allow rest instead of putting myself down for not getting household chores done today. I am going to get this thing under control. Amen.
THEN HUBBY CHOKED ON A NUT. This was scary. After tending to him the best I could and he stopped choking, he took a nap. Later he checked his health portal to find out that the place on his chest that required surgery was cancerous. pause. He dropped his phone. I asked him what was wrong then he shares with me. This is his third round of cancer. Third. This time skin.
On the other hand, his A1c had come down and is a 7. He hasn't been this low in years. The change in his food program is helping and this is the way in which we are to go. Amen.
There's always something going on. I know that this is just a part of LIFE. TOO MUCH EXCITEMENT though. I need a visit by the still waters.
I think I need to go see my sister and mom in Iowa. I haven't been there since September. Hubby will stay HOME working on the garage doors. I'll have to wait until next week because I have to see my eye doctor concerning the inflammation in my eyes. SO FAR, the medicine is going well without stinging.
Last night, we babysat Lil Dude and this was super fun for us.
Welp, I will hopefully be more energized tomorrow with hopes of working on the messes around here. I have a card box that I need to transfer greeting cards to. The plastic box I have is falling apart so I'll do a switch.
Simple, but necessary.
Blessings to you,
~d
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