Finger Stickin' Good!

New diabetic here, and I admit that I was diagnosed less than a week ago. So maybe my finger-prickin' skills are not up to par yet. Or maybe LifeScan's Delica lancing system was made for children. Because I sure had problems getting a useable blood sample on the first try even on the highest setting. And, while I may be fairly ambidextrous, there was no way I could get any blood sticking anything on my left hand. Fortunately, I think for me, my approved supplier was not stocking and would not be stocking the lancets for the Delica and so they provided me with a different lancing system. Wow, that works! Today was the first day for the new lancets and they actually poke me and draw blood on the first try on the left hand. Makes me feel like a pro!

Copyright 2011, ACK, for Generational

The First Cooking Lesson

I have to say it went very well. DH did a great job on our breakfast without making a huge mess. While omelets are fairly simple to make (spinach and a spot of reduced fat cheese), you have to move quickly. He'll get used to it. And more importantly, it was delicious.

Copyright 2011, ACK, for Generational

The Lifestyle Change

Ok, I think, thanks to friends, I have mastered the art of sticking myself to test my blood sugar. The other change is diet.

My doctor recommended the South Beach diet due to its high protein and fiber content. This requires me to cook. Breakfast. Since I am not usually "myself" until after two cups of coffee, this is going to be a real challenge. In fact, I can see that DH is going to have to learn to cook.

Copyright 2011, ACK, for Generational