Diabetes Update

Had an appt. w/nutritionist today ... She expressed balance thru integrating more fiber and proteins to our diet plan. Her food ideas were (excluding~cheeses,yogurt, nuts/peanutbutter) : "Kashi" bars, hummus(a personal favorite), "Cracklin' Oatbran", "Frosted mini wheats", "Puffs" cereals, "Thomas" multi grain/hi fiber english muffins, 1/2c. of "Eddy's" slow churned lite ice cream was fine ... She did however say that sweet kiddie cereals were a no no (derrr..) and those "Special K" breakfast bars had too much sugar as well as "Go-gurts" and "Kellogg's"Rice Crispies treats (which uses the ADA's name on the box etc..?)... At any rate breakfast bars/cereal bars have to be switched to Kashi type bars , white breads and muffins to hi fiber options, and Regular yogurt is still the best bet. Of course we eat fruit etc.. BUT 3 snack times a day turns into ALOT of snacks! Kids really get sick of eating if its the same thing every time... We'll see how this works.. Regarding LAST diabetic update ~ ice cream at night DOES keep him from dropping at 4:am on an active day... SOON his #'s will change again w/the warm weather! He's always is active w/good #'s in the spring summer.. Maybe we should just move to a sunnier destination !! LOL

Diabetes Update

We had a HECK of a week ~ numbers are in control ?? BUT,,,, with exercise we had a lot of lows.... The diabetes nurse recommended adding more fat to the diet at night AND sipping on small amounts of Gatorade during playtime... The Gatorade thing is a little bit hard to manage : 4oz per hour for regular play..8oz per hour for real exercise swim,shovel/sled,rollerblading,etc .. Little kids don't want to drink 1 to 2 oz every 15min . BUT I told her we'd try ,SO, we're doing it and sooo far its ummmm, ok... ha!! Also she recommended ice cream before bed to keep him from dropping off at 12-4:am (UGH...). ALL in ALL , its worth it to fight the good fight ! So, I'm gonna need a little sleep ~ ya think? Its way to late to be up on the computer... I haven't been bloggin' much lately because I had the "FinePleasure" of experiencing some cracked ribs and muscle trauma over last weekend.. All because I wanted my damn hair to look straight and silky LOL! Oil sprays and tile DON'T mix..nope...they don't! ~ buyer beware

Maya Angelou an Inspiration to ALL

You can only become truly
ACCOMPLISHED
at something you love.

Don't make money your goal.

Instead,
PURSUE the things you LOVE doing.

and do them SO WELL,

THAT PEOPLE CAN'T TAKE THEIR EYES OFF YOU .

~Maya Angelou

JDRF ~ Diabetic Pen Pals

Hey !! Good News JDRF has penpals.... go to
http://kids.jdrf.org/penpals Make New Friends !!!!!!!!!!!!

Diabetes Burnout ~ Know the Signs

Burnout is a real problem for many kids with type 1 diabetes according to the JDRF. Its true day after day same routines and feeling those highs and lows certainly takes a toll. Not to mention the worrying, pricking of sore fingers, taking shots or changing pumps, always carrying extra snacks, and all the other stressful things that come with this disease... For example: My 9yr old son when asked how he feels about his diabetes giggled and said, "Diabetes is a big poo-poo in the toilette of life!"

Actually, Burnout is a very serious matter. It can be more than feeling tired over daily routines which is normal. Burnout means that you're so fed up that you refuse to deal with having diabetes anymore. It's when you stop taking care of yourself and life is quickly spirals out of control...

Burnout usually strikes teens and 'tweens (ages 11-12) who have had diabetes for many years,but it can happen to anyone.

SIGNS OF DIABETIC BURNOUT

1) you're truly fed up w/diabetes and stop taking care of yourself

(checking blood sugar, taking insulin, etc..)

2) you feel out of control and ready to give up

3) you're no longer interested in activities you usually enjoy

4) you're isolating yourself from friends and family

5) you're schoolwork is suffering and/or job

6) you feel unhappy in general

To read more about Diabetic Burnout , log on to JDRF Kids Online:

http://kids.jdrf.org/burnout

Diabetes Update...

Ahhh, yet another sucessful night ! Although 1 observation made ~ if 1hour passes upon waking bloodsugar seems to rise for NO REASON ???? We went out to breakfast & unfortunately it takes a bit of time.. But, it was TASTY :)

"The Art of Living"

The goal of life

is to make your heartbeat

match the beat of the universe,

to match your nature with Nature.

~ Joseph Campbell

Remember to SRING FORWARD Saturday night

Diabetes Update

New insulin amounts have got those high blood sugars on the run ! YIPPEE!!!!! :)

Happy Thought ~ Pic of the Day !

Joseph Campbell ~ Art

Art is a transforming experience.... The revelation of art is not ethics, nor judgment, nor even of humanity as one generally thinks of it. Rather, the relevation is a marveling recognition of the radiant Form of forms that shines through all things.... The goal of life is rapture. Art is the way we experience it......


Picture: Joseph Campbell @ National Arts Club receiving Medal of Honor ~ 1985

Riding that Diabetes Roller Coaster ...Hang in there Friends ~ We will be doing the same!

Yes, I am a Pirate ~ Two Hundred Years too late...

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Buffet is Back...

Hey! All you PARROTHEADS the man is coming back ~ Sept.2007 Gillette Stadium!!! AND I AM SO THERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you didnt get your tickets already (sold out in 15min) dont feel too bad you know e-bay will havem'.. This gives everybody plenty of time to plan their gear LOL! A concert not to be missed ALWAYS a blast ! Will post pics then .. I'm soooo excited to go !!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjRklVfny2A Take a peek at a Buffet Concert Clip !!