Just got back from Dr. K. (I asked if I could call him that- it’s easier than Dr. Kinkhabwala. I am responding really well to insulin, and can begin to incorporate snacks and exercise! I just have to monitor myself to see how my body reacts- everyone does differently- but it’s fantastic news. I also got a new (fancier) insulin pen that will allow me to administer half units of the medication. So this morning my breakfast had 35 grams of carbohydrates. Since I need to take 1 unit of insulin for 10 grams, I had to choose between 3 or 4 units. Now I can select 3.5.
Onto the numbers: I got the results from my A1c test, which measures how high your sugars have ran over a period of time, a result of 6 or under is normal, even up to 7 is not overly alarming. Mine was 15, which is ‘extraordinarily high.’ The good doctor reassures me that when the test is conducted again in a few months the levels will be at more normal levels. I actually really like how non- alarmist my doctor is. The counselor yesterday had also told me to ask for a glucagon prescription which is good to have on hand in case I pass out from low blood sugar. That’s how she phrased it. Dr. K said ‘in case you are unable to assist yourself.’ I like his phrasing better.
Anyway, feeling good today!
In other news though, I still don’t have a working stove- which is obviously compromising my ability to cook! So, I have been eating out more than is ideal. Well, the news today is that they actually have to break down the wall in my apartment to get at something wrong in with the gas pipes. I can only imagine the horror I will be going home to tonight. Ugh!
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