Blog "Ketchup".....

Yeah, I know.  I've been lax this past week or so.....but for good reason!

Went to my new nurse practitioner last Thursday and she's got me on new meds for diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol.  Needless to say, THEY KICKED MY BUTT!  I have been sick as a dog for about 4 days, but now that they're working their way into my system, my body is adjusting.

FAITHFULLY, I am checking my blood glucose level and blood pressure because I'm DETERMINED to keep these things in check.  Now, my diabetes isn't MAJOR, mind you.  In fact, according to my readings and the research I've done, I've pretty much stepped my toe over the line between "borderline diabetic" and full-blown.  So, I believe, with medication - AND dietary modifications - I can keep it under control.

My last BP reading was 136/76 so that's not too bad, either!

I'm using an app that reminds me to take my meds, test my sugar, test my BP, and charts it all.  It's neat to see the pattern!

But I'm REALLY going to miss my fattening-as-hell breakfasts.....which usually consisted of a sausage biscuit (with mustard) and a Mocha Iced Coffee from Burger King.  MAN.....those coffees are REALLY good....but I've got to quit that shit.

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In OTHER news:

We had a great time at Dollywood last Friday!  And yes, even though it was 40-some degrees and drizzly at times, I got my ass on that Lightning Rod roller coaster!  Even got myself a new t-shirt to commemorate!

I can't WAIT to go back.....SOON!!