Athomewithcraig

 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

 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