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Dropping dropping

 My number was stupid scary(to me anyway) just about a week ago. I've been on Metformin about the same amount of time. 500mg x2 daily for the foreseeable future. I've been testing at least twice a daily. I believe it's different for everyone. There are also as many opinions from expers as there are testing devices. I think each person has to figure out what works best and safest for them. You do you. My initial Bs(Blood sugar) in the ER was 343. Today I am very happy to say it was 185. Still 85 to 100 points too much. Take the wins where you can for sure. It's not easy. It's a whole lifestyle change. It doesn't mean I have to give up all foods. I just need to be smarter about my choices. That means, I'm the aisles reading labels like a novel.  Carbs are bad, mmkay? You absolutely do not need carbs to live. Maybe, once upon a time, when we were different as a society and worked in fields, and factories and such. They provided the needed energy and whatnot to
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Oh Sugar

 Where to begin... Friday, I went to the ER for a pain in my arm. At my age, better to not fool around with such things. After all sorts of tests, I didn't have any answers to the pain in my arm. However, the ER Doc asked if I knew I was a diabetic? That was news to me. It was a whirlwind of no more sweets or juices. I was prescribed 500mg of Metformin.  I wasn't feeling better on Sunday so, back to the ER. I was feeling dizzy, nauseated, and lightheaded.  After more blood drawn and a CT scan of my head and another hour, another doctor explained it was most likely a combination of the meds and my body adjusting to the new sugar levels. He also said I should follow up with my primary care practitioner. I went and saw her today. She was nothing short of amazing. She asked a lot of pertinent questions. Now here's the funny(not ha ha) part. She actually.listened.to.me. She listened and I felt heard. A rare happening in this day and age. There were more tests ordered. More blood
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Charlie day 1

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 I woke up today, a day that felt like any other. But, it wasn't, was it? The days while new on the calendar, will never be quite the same again, will they? I woke up, expecting you to be there to greet us and begin a new day. That wasn't to be.  Last night we said good bye to you for the last time. No more "We'll be home soon, Charlie. Be a good boy til we get back" No more of you barking as if to say "help help" One of your favorite things to do, along with tug of war with your stuffies, or playing "Lights" on the ceiling with our cell phones. You were so good at that game and kept us safe. We always told you what a good job you did and let you know how proud we were. It may seem silly to a human, but we know you loved barking at the lights. Happy Puppy I only knew you a very short time. I'm sure it seemed longer in dog years. I can't imagine what your doggy mom is feeling today. It all seems so surreal. Why am I talking to you this w
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