Update on my health

So I know I dropped a bit of a shocker for most with my last blog- sorry about that. Did not mean to scare anyone. But was ready to put it out there for others to know.

I'm actually doing really well with the diabetes. Although my medication has been increased (slowly and in small increments so I don't have another problem with my eyes), I'm still on a dosage that is considered very low according to my doctor. My average blood sugars as of this morning are running rom 125 to 160. My fasting should be under 90 and before dinners under 120. So I still have a bit to go to get my numbers where they need to be. But overall I'm doing very well!

I'm discovering a new way to eat, and a way to be healthier. . . so in that respect this has been good for me.

I got great news at my nuclear scan yesterday. My thyroid is hyperactive, and I have a "hot nodule"- which basically means it's overactive, and that it's not cancer related or anything to be overly worried about. I don't have to do any sort of treatment at this time due to the hyperthyroid symptoms being minor and not causing any daily impairements or distress. So for now I will have meet with the endocrinologist for yearly check ups- but no other treatment will be pursued at this time.

The biggest annoyance- the finger pricks- not that they bother me, but that my daughters right now think it hurts and they get upset when they see that I'm bleeding- so I am careful about when I do them, and when they are around I talk to them about why I am doing it and trying to help them to understand that mommy's body doesn't process the sugars and carbs as well so I have to keep a watch on my body and this is how I do it. Hannah's adjusted, after all she saw me give myself shots while I was pregnant with Addison. Addy, still says "owwie" when she sees me doing the finger pricks.

Otherwise I'm doing great. I feel much healthier, I have lots more energy, and right now my weight has held steady for the time being- I'll take that!

So many others live with this. And my understanding is that as long as I take care of myself and follow doctor recommendations that I have nothing to worry about and that I'll be able to live just fine with this condition. I'm not overly worried and I'm not upset about this diagnosis. I think in some ways it's what I needed so I would the motivation to be healthier and to teach my children healthier habits than ones I had formed while being single and childless. And my kiddos are reaping the benefits of a more energetic mother who wants to get out and about and moving!

<3 Jessica