Diabetes Support Group~~~Part 1

Hi Calie, and all that follow. Just dropping in to wish you all an enjoyable soon to be 4th of July. I love this holiday for its ooo's and aws, and all it stands for. We are getting ready this week to venture to Ohio's Amish Country to the First Town Days Festival so we will celebrate the holiday out of town. We are looking forward to this two day get away as we have not been anywhere in awhile with our remodeling and all.
As for falling off the wagon I can't say I have fallen off completely, I am making healthy choices 98% of the time but for all that are diabetic the whole lose weight thing is a slow going process for many., and I am among them. I gauge my success away from the scales though I wish they were kinder to me, but I think its important that we get in tune with our bodies and focus more on how we feel.
Ask ourselves, do I feel good, fatigued, drained of my energy, how is my #'s (from testing), assess your feet. Yes, many of us neglect our feet and it is essential to take care of them especially if you are diabetic. If buffing heels remember not to go too deep (can cause cracks and bleeding), soak them and use a pumice stone and gently buff away the dry callous, use your favorite choice of foot lotion and deeply massage into your feet and always wear well fitted comfortable shoes.
Just an important fyi............my little girl and I have gotten into the routine of giving ourselves a foot spa treatment (as she calls it, she's nine) about twice a week. A little girl time one on one, but so relaxing and beneficial
Well to your health, take care everyone, Happy 4th and I'll visit you all again real soon, promise
love, Debbie

Amish food is so good!

Hello! Just dropping by to say; Hope everyone has a healthy and Hapyy 4th! :drinker:

Lioness, are you still off your Med? I got me a squash casserole baking for my supper. Its sure is smelling good. Will have that and a small salad and a glass of tes. Couple sl of whole wheat bread.
The banana protein shake is really good. That will be my evening snack.
Calie

Yes, I am still off the meds....................I am now having issues with it going to low and not being high.........some day it will all balance out.

Hello everyone! Hope all had a great 4th! We went to the beach to watch fireworks, had fun time with friends! Did okay with the diet and sugar was good all weekend. Glad to hear everyone had a great visit with family and friends. Talk to you soon! :happy:

Those appts. with the docs sure keep you busy, Marie.
JD glad to hear your glucose levels are good. Iam so glad to be down to 3 metformin from 5 a day. And so far the blood levels are holding.
Where is everyone else today? I didn't read back to all the posts after being away 2 weeks, maybe we have lost some people [to summer vacations and activities]?
Take care all. Talk soon. Have to clean house, company coming later this week and lots of dust collected, 2 weeks worth.
Ellen

Good day all,
JD - you have been able to cut back on meds, that's going in the right direction for sure.
Lioness - glad you are still with us. You sound weary tho'. Hope you can take it easy on the weekend.
Marie, done with all your tests? Nice you are able to get around better.
We have company coming 2 nights this week, and 7 for 2 nights next week, 4 or5 boys, a girl and Mom. Scares me to think of looking after them all, I feel so exhausted at times. Hubby says a big pot of chili and some hot dogs will do it. One thing about teens is that they usually go for quantity over quality. No appetizers needed.
Here's hoping the weather is good and they can swim to their hearts content.
Talk soon.
Ellen