Economical strips

I do not understand why glucose strip cost so much. We will go broke just to have him checked daily. So, far I found out Walmart sells economical blood glucose meter and strips. Also, it was rated pretty good. It is close to have of what he is paying right now. But still it is 40 cents per strip. It is very sad to realize among all the good things you have to do to live cost so much. We Will be heading out to Walmart soon to get Relion glucose meter and strips.

Night time workout

I was exhausted from working out with him after dinner. I was too tired to even move.... After workout his blood sugar was down to 70 so it is worth while working out. However, morning blood sugar was still high side. Today it was 139. I think he is getting morning high from hormone surge but he believes he is getting this number from snacking after workout. Blood sugar was 70 after workout so there was nothing wrong with munching good snack. Especially he was munching salad.

I kept hearing about this mock mashed potato made out of cauliflower. I was very curious so I tried it last night. It was pretty good. It tasted like mashed potato you make out of the box.

Stress and blood glucose level

He is under a lot of stress. I know this is totally eating him inside out... It is kind of like you know you need to work out for your diabetes condition but you are under so much stress that you cannot even do something you know it is good for you and normally that would be your favorite thing to do. His diet is in check. So, I know this is all 100 % from his mental stress. Blood sugar this morning was 287. Last night, two hours after dinner his sugar was 181, so form that to 287...I am very concerned. Well, breakfast is very important meal of the day so, I fixed him blueberries and Yogurt with Flax seed mix and coffee with skim milk. He then bike ride for 30 minutes. Two hours after his breakfast was 130! Not bad at all. Our goal is to work out tonight before bed time.

I need to find out more about morning high.

Grocery store secert

If you are close to Chicago or live here in Chicago, check out Pete's Fresh Market. Lately we found out it is getting pretty much impossible to eat healthy by buying grocery from Dominics and Jewel. We would spend whopping $100 and go home with pretty much nothing. Pete's Fresh Market is as large as Dominics and Jewels and prices are very reasonable. Store is very clean and great fruits and vegetable selection. With diabetes, it is very important to eat healthy and this is possible by shopping at Pete's Fresh Market. If you are not in Chicago, check out your local ethnic grocery store. You may find some great deal.

Tyroid Condition

I am starting to think which came first? Did he start with thyroid problem first or diabetes first? I am thinking probably he had undetected thyroid problem long before his diabetes kicked in. This is just my guess because when he follow diet and exercise protocol his body respond well and his sugar is under control. So much respect to human body and especially endocrine system. I am sure if something can turn off particular body function then something can turn on particular body function.

Today he started to take thyroid medication without vitamins. I think this will make a significant difference.

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Careful with vitamins!

Yesterday was quite rough for us. So, I am doing a lot of research to see I can find some good information. I learned a lot about hypothyroidism and vitamins, etc. I think there are a lot of things Doctors should ask patient when they diagnose diabetes. Diabetes is such a common word and most likely everyone heard it at least once in there life. The only thing is that it is so deep and not many people know what to do when they get diagnosed. Many of them has not only diabetes but also thyroid problem, heat problem, cholesterol problem ....you name it they have it.

If you are on Thyroid medication, it is best you take Synthoroid and vitamins approximately 2-4 hours a part. Iron in the vitamin reduce the efficacy of Synthoroid. My sweetie has been taking them together for almost a year....He is stopping it ASAP. So, take Synthoroid in the morning and take vitamins in the afternoon.