Bumps In The Road

Oh, this diabetes. Oh vay, my back. These factors have really hampered my efforts to exercise regularly. I started vigorous exercise with type one diabetes a couple of months ago - I loved the exercise, but despite carb loading and bringing sugary drinks, my blood sugar would drop like a stone. Not a good feeling. And not a safe way to be driving. I still haven’t figured out how to exercise and maintain safe blood sugars. The more acute player is my back - both my original back issue, and a new player, my SI joint. I have been on very modified behaviour for quite a while. In the mean time, I am paying attention to the thing that needs to be monitored and mindfully done all the time - eating and drinking. I have been trying to find my carbs per day happy place. To say insulin dependent diabetes has rocked my world is an understatement. I am mindful of everything I eat and drink - I’m so glad for the years I made changes when they thought I was type 2 diabetic. That is the foundation I am building on. On the advice of my endocrinologist, I am not doing the keto diet. I am eating low carb, whole food, and drinking at least 80oz of water a day. I drink diet soda - no regrets. I’ve given up a lot! I need to start walking more - this week the goal is to get back to 15k steps a day. Small, attainable goals will get me back on track. I also will be starting a yoga program to strengthen my core. It is my hope that these exercises will give me the ability to run again. A fresh start! Starts now! e b e r