Two weeks ago I was diagnosed as being a Type 2 Diabetic. I knew it was coming as I am a nurse after all. The symptoms were there....fatigue, flushed face, increased urination and bowel movements. I was 43 wearing Depends because I couldn't keep up with my body's need to get rid of sugar by any means necessary.
So here I am 2 weeks later. I've been on the Keto Diet for 9 days and man has it been the longest 9 days of my life. What have I learned so far? I'm a sugar addict. There have been multiple times I have had to be talked of the ledge of binge eating sugar to get my fix. I have also learned that I can over come my cravings...they don't have to control me but I need help and support.
Luckily I have a very supportive husband and mom to talk me off of the ledge before shoving a pop tart into my mouth. I am also supported by the company I work for who provide a diabetic support program called Virta. I have coaching and medical professionals that problem solve and support me when I feel I am going to lose it if I don't put a carbohydrate into body.
To date my blood sugars have come down from 262 to the 150-130's and I have lost 6 pounds. I take a weekly shot to help my pancreas utilize the insulin that it already makes. Once a day I weigh myself, prick my finger to get my blood glucose reading and ketosis level, and I log my numbers daily as well as my food/water intake. It's a process and takes time but as someone who has seen the havoc that diabetes can wreak on an individual, it is worth it. I'm worth it.
