Now that the big day is almost upon us I guess that many diabetics are preparing to see a rise in blood sugar levels. I usually seem to have an appointment at the clinic within a week or two of the new year and the consultant is expecting to see some abnormal readings...and I have never failed to disappoint him!
Having done the FREEDOM course this year, I'm hoping that I will be able to judge the portions and carb contents a little more accurately and get through the festive period without too many "highs". However, there is a part of me that is hoping for the occasional "low", as that is an excuse to indulge slightly! I was pleased to find out that alcohol, particularly spirits, can reduce blood sugar so with a bit of luck I will be able to have the odd chocolate along with a whiskey!
I'm certainly not going to go mad, neither am I going to miss out on the things I enjoy. I think that "everything in moderation" is the way this year and the diabetes will not spoil the festivities for me.
Happy Christmas to all. Enjoy it and stay healthy.
About Me
- Mark. The Inpatient In-Patient
- In 1977 I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Over the last 34 years this has resulted in me spending many hours talking to doctors and many weeks in hospitals. I have seen many things during these visits, some good, some bad, some funny and some sad. These things have given me my sense of humour and sense of fairness. They have also made me realise that no matter how bad you think your lot is, someone has always got it worse. Someone suggested I write a blog about these experiences, so here it is...
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