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It wasn’t always easy being a mom but all of the stress and ups and downs have been worth every minute. When I think about all the good memories, the smiles, the laughs and the fun stuff, I feel so thankful for having the opportunity to be a mom. I recieved many cards and hugs today letting me know how much I am appreciated but what they just can’t ever fathom is just how much they have been a gift to me. They say I’m the best but what they’ll never realize is that they made me that way. They say I’m cool but they just don’t know that they are the ones who taught me to be cool. They say I’m strong but my strength came from them. They say I’m smart but funny how they don’t realize that children are not born with instruction manuals so I had to learn along the way and they were my best teachers. I love being a mom…I am so thankful that God picked me to have, raise and love my four children (ages 11 - 21). What a wonderful day, Mother’s Day. I hope all of you Moms out there had a very good day and may God bless you for caring for and loving the children he gave you.

 I’m not complaining. It’s been a battle to stay below 150 and to lose even one pound was so hard. When I read the other blogs on buddyslim I am so motivated by the weight loss and positive changes so many people have made. Today will be DAY TWO of “walking again”. The weather is suppose to be nice today so I’m thankful for that. Hope everyone has a great day!

Walked today, not far and not long but it was a start. Man my legs were screaming at me about how out of shape I am. Haven’t walked in quite a while since my other medical issues kinda kept me down for a while but now I’m ready to get back in action. I feel great after the walk and looking forward to doing it again tomarow. Still looking for a gym……been over a year since I’ve been to one. My glucose numbers were good for the past couple of days but I’ve been drinking more water and it helps. I just keep thinking, a journey of a million miles starts with one step. Hope everyone had a good day!

Hope everyone is having a good day. I guess I’ve had better days….and worse so I’m not complaining. I’m trying to figure out a way to get a gym membership around here without spending a million bucks. I think going to the gym would help me alot. I want  to be around other people who are working to stay in good health. I had a friend who stated that she wouldnt go to a gym because she was over weight……………………okay………I’m trying to figure that out. She said that she would feel out of place with all the strong thin people in there. Maybe I’m weird but I just could careless as long as I was working on being a better me. If you think about it though she is kinda correct….you never really see heavy people or out of shape people like me in the gym. Usually it is full of perfect toned and muscular bodies. You’d think it would be the opposite…….oh well, one of life’s mysteries.

I’m new at this daibetes thing but I just wanted to share a few things with those of you who might be like me and just totally oblivios that diabetes can sneek up on anyone at anytime.

Some signs of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)

• feel very thirsty or hungry all the time
• need to pass urine more than usual
• feel like your mouth is dry
• feel like your skin is dry
• blurry vision
• feel sleepy more than usual

Those are a few things to watch for. Diabetes is a 24 hours a day condition and there is no vacation from it. High blood sugar can lead to a wide variety of serious helth related issues from blindness and kidney failure to loss of limbs and death. Please…if you are over weight it is vital that you keep tabs on your blood sugar.

Not much to say this morning…just bored. I’ve got my doctor apppointment this week for my 3 month fasting glucose test and I’m dreading it. I feel like it’s a bad report card. I think I’ve been doing better but my numbers are not really that much better. I wish I could just make this diabetes disapear. It is a daily job trying to keep on track and honestly, it is a struggle for me. I feel like it has consumed my life. I want to live and be healthy but ever since I became a diabetic, things just keep happening. I’ve had some trouble with my lower legs hurting and I’m going in for testing at a neurologist this week. I dread it because it involves needles and electrical shocks. Of course this is a result of the diabetes and I just have days where I am sick and tired of it. I am weighing at about 145 but weight fluctuates and I always feel so bloated and big. I cant seem to get below 145 for long. That gets frustrating because I think if I coould lose about ten pounds I could have better glucose numbers, improving my diabetes. I guess I’m just having one of those down days already….I try to be positive but some days are a little bit difficult right now. I’ve met a few really super wonderful diabetic diva friends on buddyslim and that has helped me alot. I don’t feel so alone. To all of you who are struggling and feel alone….please hang  in there and put yourself first. Being over weight does increase your chances of becoming a type 2 diabetic and I can tell you that it is really a nightmare trying to get it under control. Dont give up!!! I was recently diagnosed back in October and it sent my body for a loop….I’m trying to work at it every day and it isnt easy making such major life changes. I never thought this would happen to me. Please, if you are over weight, have your glucose checked…it could save your life….or your feet or your vision or your kidneys!!! Diabetes just sneeks up on you and many times people never see it coming.

Starting the day on a few positive thoughts….

I’m starting to appreciate the quiet early morning hours of Sunday…when everyone is still sleeping and I’m still in my pajamas. Today is going to be a good day. I’m planning on doing a little gardening on the back patio this afternoon. The weather is great. I am an avid “container gardener fan” so my spring project is to create a nice little garden of flowers on the patio. I think it will be fun, not to mention that it will help keep me out of the fridge.

I think I’ll get my husband or my 17 year old son to cut the grass today. Funny how one thought leads to other thoughts. I’m sure my husband and son will appreciate that. Which makes me think that maybe my patio garden project would be a cool way for me and my hubby to spend some “quality” together. I’m sure he’ll be excited about that. And that makes me think about what a pretty good guy he is. Although he is not a gardening type of guy, he’ll grin and piddle around with me and the flowers because it makes me happy.

And…today is going to be a good day. One positive thought always leads to another and another…..and that’s a good thing.

I’m no “holy rollin’ religous nut”….but I do believe in God. I’ve learned alot over the past year. I had a wake up call in October when I was diagnosed as a type 2 Diabetic. What a shocker! The first few months were my denial stage. I thought it would just go away but apparently it doesn’t work like that. I began to have other medical problems as a result of it and grew tired of feeling tired. Through my downslide, everything that could go wrong, went wrong. I turned my focus on making changes and in doing that I also turned to God for some assistance. I’ve had to learn and work very hard to let him run the show…..I like being in charge but that wasn’t what he had in mind at the time. I had to realize that I could not do this alone. In giving alot of my stress to him to handle I have realized that adversity is a blessing. When we have burdens in our life it is only because God is busy working on us. I think all of my medical issues were put on me to slow me down and direct me in another direction. I’m much happier now although I’ve lost alot and been to hell and back over the past year. Now I look back and see how I am even more blessed than ever…..becoming healthier and happier and finding positive in everything…even my diabetes.

Wanted: A Diabetic Diva Buddy. I’m a “new” type 2 Diabetic and would like to hear your story, your advice and your encouragement.  I was recently diagnosed in October and I’m learning everyday…..Diabetes is a true life changer.

Wow I can’t believe it’s almost been a year since I’ve been on this site! I’ve had so much going on. I’m still at 145 and somedays a few pounds heavier but I’m adjusted to the weight fluctuations at this point. I was diagnosed as a type 2 Diabetic last October and that was quite a shocker. I’ve recently had surgery for other medical issues but I’m doing fine and ready to work on loosing 10 - 15 pounds. I do not have a choice now. My health depends on it. Guess I inherited the diabetes and it snuck up on me. I think loosing ten pounds will greatly help my A1C number although I am on medication right now….my readings are still high sometimes. I start walking for exercise 2marow and I’m looking forward to it. I’ll be “walking 4 my life” I guess you could say. Well…..I’m glad to be back. Best of luck to everyone and I’m always available if you need an encouraging word.