Asthma

So after so many months - Missy Moo was still all stuffed up and as if the cold never went away.  We wonder if it is because the school keeps insisting on making them go out in the cold during break time or if they are not asked or supervised to dress properly when outside playing is one of the cause of this constant cold and stuffiness.  But the Missy Moo had a follow up check up from her x-ray she took a week ago - and it had shown that she had a mild case of bronchitis but no asthma.  So we are keeping a watchful eyes on her in the meantime, we have to get some safety glasses for the father-in-law who works a lot in his own workshop - but that will be another story for another day.

Doing A Physical

As I sit looking at the poster printing at the hospital waiting for my next appointment - i was told by the doctor’s office that they are scheduling me for a physical.  At first I had thought I had to do some running and heart rate thing but only to be told that nope - it’s to do with breast checking for lumps and colon testing and I don’t know what else.  I know i have to do it - since I am diabetic and have a little bit of high blood pressure and all - but I dread it to be honest - so not looking forward to it.  I am sure you all feel the same way but early detection for anything is better than late detection eh - so i am gonna take away all the shyness and embarrassment of undressing in front of the doctors and just do it.   My best friend said that I shouldn’t be shy because when i had my operation - i am exposed too right?  well, it’s not the same when you are unconscious eh.

High Cholesterol

The last time I went to see my doctor about my blood test for my blood sugar - they also tested me on a few other things - such as cholesterol.  So when I had seen him a few weeks ago - he had mentioned that my cholesterol was higher than usual and tried to explain to me what are the good type of food to eat to reduce cholesterol .  One of the few things he mentioned was nuts and salmon but both I am already taking them, so what else can i do .. in order to help bring down the cholesterol?  Well, I’m gonna eat my fruits, oats and barley and see how it goes.

Diabetic Snacks

While reading about acne home remedies, I came across an article about snacks that diabetic can eat - so i thought i should share it with you all.   Afterall, you and I know how diabetics like us loved our snacks.. ever since finding out that we are diabetic right?

The chips’ portion-controlled pack provides a satisfying one carb serving (12 grams of carbohydrate) full of cheesy flavor. Plus, each crisp, mini bite packs the goodness of whole grain corn, wheat, and oats.

The calorie- and carb-controlled packaging of these cinnamon-infused, bite-size cookies helps you keep your hand out of the cookie jar. Plus, one serving meets 10 percent of your daily calcium needs.  You get a good quantity per serving, plus they have a nice flavor and texture.  So there you have it - i’m also gonna try these out for sure and let you know if my blood sugar when up or down after eating them.

Power Food For Diabetes

Food is a real problem with being a diabetic and i’m sure all diabetics can agree with me on this.  We do sorts of reviews and even diet pill review just so we keep our weight down to help improve our blood sugar level.   We do all this in the name of staying healthy and like each and everyone of us - we want to be able to eat some food that is tasty yet healthy for our diabetic.

Power food like whole grains, fresh fruits, veggies and lean protein are the best way to go.   And here are some food that are said to be power food for diabetes as well.  Asparagus comes first on the list - i know some of you are going ewwwwekkkk.. already but you can eat asparagus by steaming them or dunking them into boiling water with a bit of salt and then use a little oyster sauce to go with it to make it tasty.  Blueberries !! whoohoo!! i love blueberries - who doesn’t right - now this one i don’t have to entice you or cajole you to eat right?   Red Grapefruit is great too - and if you find it hard to eat - try eating them with some apples.    Ok ! i’ll leave you with these 3 power food to go with your week’s diet for now and come back for more next week.  Good luck!

Ear, Nose & Throat Follow Up

So Missy Moo had a ENT follow up today -  i didn’t go since i had to look after the store, plus i wanted to go on the treadmill quickly if there weren’t a lot of customer.   Then went and came back quickly but Missy Moo came back crying her eyes out.  Oh my !!  apparently the German specialist - is a no nonsense type..  so he insisted on putting that offensive stick into her tongue… and she didn’t liked that at all.. so came home crying because he “hurt” her.  *slap forehead*.  But i’m pleased that he thinks she is ok - and no tonsils in sight - so no visiting him for a bit i would hope.

My New Doctors

First off .. you have to congratulate me for having what i called one of the best doctors I’ve seen in my 11 years here in Canada.  And nope he didn’t ask me what kind of fitness equipment i was using nor did he said i was obese but he did say - a wee bit of activity will go a long way - now isn’t that a nice change from the previous doctor I had now?

Not only that - the new doctors were very encouraging and they explained in detail about my health report and my blood test - they were very thorough and it was definitely a totally different experience.  They were also very understanding and took Missy Moo in immediately when she threw up the same day. Keeping our fingers crossed that’s for sure.

Blood Tests Difficulties

I thought i should share some secret with you regarding about going for your blood tests - how i know? well, it’s because I had blood transfusion 1.5 yrs ago - like 6 bags of it due to low hemoglobin and then got admitted in the hospital for a huge operation and then another emergency operation.  Well, besides making sure you have all your insurances for your hospital bills and affordable term life insurance rates for yourself and the entire family - i think you need to know how to make life less painful and frightful for you .. if you were in my position.   So if you were asked to go for blood testing and getting blood transfusion and all - make sure you ask for a “butterfly needle”.

Blood Test For Diabetics

So I went for my HA1C test for my diabetes - one that you have to take every 3 months for a diabetes.  Mine was long overdue - due to the fact that the last half of last year went by in a frenzy due to Missy Moo’s school/classmate.  Anyhow, when i first went for my blood test, i sometimes had to wait for an hour or even more to be tested.  But you and I know .. that being a diabetic .. and having to fast for 12 hrs before you can get your blood tested is no fun.  I usually bring a long my Amazon books to keep my mind off the food and fainting part.

But let me share a trick with you - if you are diabetic .. and doing your fasting and then blood test - when you register at the counter - tell the receptionist that you are a diabetic and had been fasting.  By doing that - they will let you go in the testing room immediately - because they don’t want you to faint on them.  So there you have it - i wished someone told me about it when i first had my blood test done about 1.5 yrs ago.

My Ex-Doctor

I hate to keep saying that my ex-doctor wasn’t the best doctor i had - but i just had my new prescriptions filled today and learned that he changed my prescriptions without letting me know!  Had I owned a 24 hour towing company - i would probably go tow his car from the side of his house which he always parked illegal on.  Anyhow - how can a doctor do that right?  even though he was leaving the town and all - he never tells me to fast when i need to go for a blood test - nor write it down on my requisition forms - when i call his secretary - she didn’t know either.  So yes, i’m only too glad that he is no longer my doctor.

Hearty Breakfast For Diabetics.

People always think that diabetics cannot have a hearty breakfast without escalating the blood sugar and raise it sky high and maybe even drop dead while at it.  Well, you can - and don’t be fooled and think you cannot enjoy the better things in life like any other.  You just have to tweet the recipe a bit and have yourself and diabetic friendly breakfast casseroles and you’ll feel full and satisfied.   A southern breakfast favorite, hominy grits form the base for this hearty egg casserole. Team it with a fresh fruit compote and bran muffins for a terrific company brunch.  I’ll check out the MWF filter while i’m at it.

Breakfast & The Diabetic

Most people think that being a diabetic - all our food looks deary and dull - in fact they are absolutely wrong - this is one diabetic breakfast recommended by a top diabetic magazine and they even have the recipe for us - using 2 popovers.  Giving one a great start of a day by eating a healthy and delicious breakfast goes a long way.  One not only jump start your metabolism but also gives the body the nutrients it needs to keep going.   Be careful what you choose to eat because even though sugar is what one should watch for - other factors like carbs and fats need to be taken into consideration as well, else you will need the top diet pill to help you keep your weight down.

Manage Type 2 Diabetes

When i was first diagnosed with border line diabetes - i didn’t know what it meant nor did i know what to think of it.  Disbelieved was the first thing that came to my mind, followed by how to i live with diabetes.  Afterall, diabetes is a serious illness not like adult acne .

My family doctor here wasn’t of great help - in fact - he wanted me to control it with diet - but a few years later - guess what ..??  my diabetes got so bad - my sugar level sky - rocketed so bad, he wanted to put me on insulin.   So remember - if you have border line diabetes - make sure your doctor take a serious view about it.

Ok .. back to how to manage type 2 diabetes?  I follow these steps, it’s easier said than done but it’s a guideline - you may want to consider.

• Balanced meal planning
• Understanding carb counting and carb choices
• Monitoring blood glucose
• Understanding your goal numbers
• Learning about oral medication and insulin basics
• Including physical activity
• Gathering your support team
• Telling others about your diagnosis

OJ & Diabetics

Many years ago, before learning that I was a diabetic - i would drink fruit juices religiously.  Afterall, are they not better than pop or any other drinks including those alcohol beverages?  But nope not really - I was on a weight loss supplements once and they told me that if you really wanted the benefit of an orange juice either squeeze it yourself or eat an orange.   OJ in boxes of juice is full of sugar content, much of the processing makes for a huge intake of unwanted sugar in the morning.  So if you really must have orange juice.. you know what to do now.

Eye Doctor

So my eye doctor was in our store today and I cannot help but quickly pop the question about the second opinion needed for my eyes from last year.  i know i shouldn’t .. but he said he didn’t mind - so that was good.  While my ex- doctor - didn’t allow us to tell him more than 1 problem at a time - other doctors seem perfectly alright to stop and help - even the new doctor’s office that i had just seen.  We met at the grocery store .. and she had stopped to chat with me unlike my ex doctor.  No way was he gonna tell me anything outta the office  - not even for a simple advice on men’s vitamin .  So yes - i can boldy say .. my ex-doctor.. or is it his secretary who doesn’t have an compassion whatsoever.

Joint Pains

Lately, I have been having joint pains and had been quite worried about it.  So an appt to see my family doctor was made, he recommended something to me and I was wondering if it will work for me.  Anyhow, this new doctor was definitely a lot nicer than my old doctor - he gave me a website and told me to click here to learn more about glucosamine sulphate or click here to go look up this and that.   Very different that’s for sure.. and i really, really hope he is gonna stay for a bit instead of moving somewhere else.

1.5 Yrs After My Hysterectomy

Well, time flies - i thought i should give the people at Hystersister an update about my operation for my fibroid and my full hysterectomy.  Yes - it has been 1.5 yrs and boy! one would think i would be fully recovered and would be in the pink of health  - afterall, no more menses and no more pain right ? since my 9 months old size fibroid was taken out.  But nope - even though i lost my initial weight - i was in a lot of pain for at least 6 months - it did get better don’t get me wrong but i also put on weight because i didn’t dare exert myself as everytime i exercised it would hurt ALOT! I couldn’t even bend over to bath my daughter for the longest time.  Good thing someone told me about  adipex diet pills .  I would say i am still recovering and can’t wait till there is no more pain.. and no more uncertainty.  But no more bleeding - not even a trickle after the 6 more scare i had after my operation.   I will update in another 6 months about how i feel.

Boost Your Metabolism

My friend who is in destin florida was having a chat with me the other and we were saying to ourselves how when one gets older our metabolism seems to be a lot slower.  Maybe it’s just because we don’t move much?  or eat too much at the wrong them.    Well, we know that different ppl metabolism works differently besides, your age, weight, hormonal changes  and what you eat but one thing for sure is being a diabetic you need to learn new ways to boost your metabolism to lose some weight.  Like my grandmother used to say,  God only help those who helped themselves.

So how do you boost your metabolism..??   The first thing one can do is eat your breakfast everyday. My dietician tells me that eating breakfast gives one the energy for your daily requirement of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. And eating breakfast helps prevent overeating.   But don’t make the mistake that most people do and eat garbage for breakfast.  A healthful breakfast should include one or more servings of a high-fiber whole grain food, a good source of low-fat protein or dairy such as 8 ounces of fat-free milk, and a serving of fruit.

New Year and New Food For Diabetic

Think before you eat .. that was what .. Mr Moo said to me while putting on his  tuxedo vest for the new year’s eve party yesterday.   It’s hard isn’t it?  But having diabetic need not be a no food zone for diabetes - one of the most important thing for diabetic to know is to make sure they take their medication properly.  And it’s not about avoiding even the food you are not supposed to eat - but eating them once in a while is ok - in my opinion.  Having to cut all the do not eat food, like pizzas, cakes, pies, fried chicken and frozen meal - in my opinion is not gonna work - because you and I know .. that it’s gonna make us wanna eat it more.

Yes, there are other alternatives like baking your own pie and pizzas.. but who has the time right..?? if and unless  you are a stay at home mom .. who has grown up kids, there is just no way.. to bake and cook all the time.  So exercise is important.. and i know it’s hard.. because sometimes.. we just don’t have enough time.  But this year.. i’m gonna count on it .. to keep me healthy - since i love my food so much.  But if you slack off.. or you have to take care of your kid because he was ill .. well, don’t fret, you can still jump on the bandwagon again .. as soon as everything is in order again.  Good luck.. and happy new year to everyone.

Alcohol & Diabetes

Christmas is over .. and the New Year celebration is round the corner.  Many of you are wondering, when you are doing your new year’s party..  are you gonna be able to have your bubblies (champagne toast) right?  Talking about champagne..  i need new  kitchen faucets but that’s another story for another day.

Ok.. into more serious talks now..  so can one drink alcohol..??  According to what i know.. please don’t quote me .. it’s ok.. to have the occasional drink.  Now what do you mean by occasional drink..??  well.. during celebration.. like the new year.. and christmases.. but no more than 3 glasses .. i would say.  But if you are not into drinking.. don’t just go drinking..and burnt out your liver.. just because you think .. it will help with your blood sugar.