Living with Diabetes and Lapband

I talked with my CDE -- who I will see on Tuesday, and I want us to make a comprehensive plan for me to use in reducing insulin while I continue to lose weight. Yeah, I'm being a optimist. I am believing that nothing weird is going to happen to throw me off.

Oh, and I still haven't heard from the sleep doctor ... snarl.

We're going to reduce the night time basal first, since I don't know if I will wake up if I am low. Actually the 4:00 am basal. We're reduced it by .10 units.

If I can keep mornings stable, but still hit lows in the afternoon, I'm going to go from 5 grams of carb per unit to 6 grams, since I really like the afternoon's without carb freeze.

And I'm doing my part on the sleep -- I'm heading over to a day spa and having a stress massage.

Well, the first question -- yes, it was the siren, and yes, I had to take the batteries out to fix it, is yes -- that's the way the pump is designed.

The second question left the customer service rep with his mouth open, no one had ever complained that the siren was TOO quiet. We decided we'd wait until I slept through another siren before dealing with it.

Also -- I had to turn the pump down by 10% this morning. I was at 96 at 8:30, down to 93 at 9:00 so cranked it down and stayed stable all morning.

I haven't changed my lunch basal setting yet. I want to make sure there is a problem before I do, but am watching close. Abbott/Therasense/Medisense will love me because I am going through so many test strips.

I might want the CGMS now. I can get one for three days, but need to find out hw often. I would rather use it when I need it.

First, I'll apologize with boring everyone with the sleep reports, but here, I can pull them and get them just about whereever I am at. Could even download them to the Palm. Yes, I'm geeky. But what else would you expect.

The iShape thing is really working out well. It's nice to get up in the morning and know what I need to do to work out. It's nice to let someone else make all the decisions. I get up, check iShape, delete their meals, put Diet Gourmet in, and then sort of plan snacks so I keep as close to 600 calorie deficiet as I can.

Yes, I'm losing weight. Yes, people are even noticing. One of the counselors said something about it today. Clothing is fitting well. However, I'm not noticing it on the agility field yet, BUT Excellent is a long way to run. I'm going back to the beginning with a different venue on Sunday and it will be interesting to see how that goes.

Oh, and I'm also seeing a decrease in the amount of insulin I need. I actually ended up eating 4 lifesavers at school WITHOUT insulin, as I could feel I was headed for low. I had a piece of chocolate WITHOUT insulin on the way out the door to get a manicure, because my blood sugar was in the 90s. (I actually eat some sugar if I see the blood sugar in that range before I get in the car). I even ate a low-carb sandwiche with two pieces of bread WITHOUT insulin, and right now, my blood sugar is 133!

I'm going to have to keep a close watch on the blood sugar for the next few days, and may touch base with the CDE.

It is 9:35 and I am STILL groggy. I had a heck of a time driving in, and I am STILL cranking.

Right now, I am playing with the idea of planning on taking tomorrow off and catching up. It certainly didn't happen last weekend, and I know it won't happen next weekend.

And nobody is real happy with me cranky!

A Chance to Cut is a Chance to Cure

Very good article on the cons of bariatric surgery.

Nateglinide Reduces Both Post-and Interprandial Glucose Levels

I think we'll be seeing more of these kinds of studies.

Ketoacidosis Episodes Higher For Insulin Pump Users Over Glargine/Lispro or Aspart

Took an Ambien last night and went to bed before 9:30. Did not wake up all night at least, but now I am SO groggy.

Having trouble waking up. Which is why I hate the stuff so.

It is 12:35 and I am STILL tired. I have been groggy and have felt off for most of the day.

Fought sleeping all day -- as a result ate more than I planned to. Common sympthom for me when overly tired.

Had trouble going to sleep, but not due to mask fit. Was able to stay in bed until 5:00 am but woke at 4:15 and could not go back to sleep. I think I woke at least one other time, maybe two. but was able to go back to sleep.

This is NO fun.