I met with a nutritional counselor this morning. It was pretty overwhelming because a lot of information was thrown at me at once - It was a 2+ hour appointment!
They talked about what foods I could eat and in combination with what and when I could eat them. As well, as foods that I have to avoid altogether. And they talked about how one of the key factors to high blood sugar (which I never realized before) is stress. OMG - I stress so much about everything all of the time. It is going to be a very big adjustment to try to stop getting uptight and/or obsessive over everything. They also gave me a blood test meter, strips and lancets, so that I can check my blood at home - 4 times a day! The nurse showed me how to use the meter and I was really nervous at first but finally I took a deep breath and pushed the button so that the spring loaded needle would prick my finger. OMG - It was not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. Just a small pinch (much less than a shot or blood test) - I could barely feel it. I felt so silly for taking the deep breath and being so nervous about it.
Anyway, so I think the two hardest things about this will be 1. managing my stress and 2. managing my eating times (I'm a total grazer and used to eating whenever I feel like it, not at designated times).
So, I was a little bummed or depressed feeling after the appointment but I have resolved to do the best I can and try not to stress on it or get down on myself if I don't have good sugar levels at first. The nutritionist did say that this first week would be a learning period to see what foods spike my blood sugar, and what foods don't. So, we'll see....
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