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The Big Blue Test So….. What's that all about? Today is World Diabetes Day. At 1400 (2pm) local time (your time, wherever you are) diabetics the world over are taking part in the Big Blue Test. It's a simple thing: … Continue reading
In the last 3 weeks, whilst I've been away, V has gone from having mysterious morning lows, an hour after breakfast to having mysterious morning highs, just before lunch. Just to keep things interesting, he then has mysterious afternoon lows. … Continue reading
As V's numbers (his blood sugar/glucose levels) continue their merry bouncing we've decided to make a, fairly major, change. For those of you who are not diabetic, let me explain that any change in insulin amounts or types is a … Continue reading
I thought I was fairly knowledgeable about nutrition and the nutritional values of food. I was wrong. Since I've started doing the 'Nutrition Facts' for my recipes I realized how much I don't know. I know that there are lots … Continue reading
While V hasn't been told, specifically, to investigate how foods with a low or high Glycemic Index affect his blood sugar levels, it seems a prudent course of action to me. The more we know about everything he eats, the … Continue reading
"They" say that anger and depression are inevitable for the, newly diagnosed, diabetic. "They" are likely right. I would imagine the same is true of any chronic disease or condition, particularly if it can be life-threatening. I wasn't thrilled when … Continue reading
After V’s diagnosis I started receiving a lot of advice about the type of diet he would have to be on. I started receiving comments that warned: Your life, as you know it, is over. I was told there would … Continue reading
Biography: 1 year in Ireland, (that was easy) 7 years in Andorra (ever try to learn Catalan???) and 4 years in France gives a unique and, sometimes confused/confusing outlook on the world. From learning about French paperwork (exhausting) to French … Continue reading
V has been in hospital for over 3 weeks while his diabetes is stabilized and his foot heals. Despite the fact that the hospital staff speaks French and my French is more in the 'nice weather' category than the 'functions … Continue reading
Eat well to stay well. Stop using foods with preservatives, chemicals, and unpronounceable ingredients. The husband, V, recently discovered he has diabetes. He doesn't need to change a lot in his diet, as we already eat very healthily; but it … Continue reading
