Today I embark on another adventure in dealing with my diabetes. I am usually not one to talk about my diabetes a whole lot- not because I am embarrassed or shy or like to pretend it's not there ( believe me, I KNOW it's there every moment of my life :) ; it's just that I try really hard for people to know who I am. There is more to me than diabetes.
So anywho, this past week I got a new toy called a Continuous Glucose Monitor. Now in addition to my insulin pump which is connected to my 24/7, I also have a sensor which monitors my blood sugar non-stop. There are obvious upsides to having such a device. Now instead of poking my finger 10-12 times a day, I only have to do it 2! My fingers are singing this things praises for sure! I am constantly alerted if my blood sugar is moving out of my target range and it lets me know if I am heading for a reaction- aka- really low blood sugar. Now, the downsides- I have to wear another big sticky piece of tape with a transmitter stuck in it. It stays on for a continuous week at which time you have to insert another one. I don't know about you, but being only 5 feet tall, I have limited skin real estate. We will see how this goes! Another kinda bummer thing is that I have another bulky monitor clipped to my pants. Can't wait for all the random questions I will get about that! And last but not least, my self-esteem took a temporary hit. I seriously feel like a walking medical equipment advertisement. However, I have the most amazing husband ever who quickly reassured me that he thinks I am beautiful- no matter how many pieces of plastic and wire are both in me, and hooked to the outside of me. :)
I know that to have the longest and best quality of life, diabetes is something I have to work at every single day. I want to grow old with my hubby and family and not from a wheel chair, being blind and legless. I am grateful to live at a time where Heavenly Father has blessed people with the abilities and talents to create such products, because though at times they are inconvenient, they do improve the quality of life for those of us dealing with this disease.
3 comments:
Yeah for a continuous monitor! Sorry that it's such a pain and that you have one more thing to hook up to yourself. You are beautiful no matter what is connected to you. :) You can just pretend to be a doctor with a bunch of gadgets connected to yourself or something.
Hang in there Hilo! At least it is making you feel better right? Sorry you have to go through this! Love you cuz!!
first off, i have never ever ever even noticed that you wear any kind of monitor. i being completely honest!! i never have.
second, i think there is a bright side to having this new contraption you have to wear only being a monitor. it could be a colostomy bag that you have to wear the rest of your life that fills up with your excrement. howd you like to have people ask what that bump is!? thats what i have to look forward to and i personally think thats a lot worse!! hope you got a good laugh out of the last part. hahaha!! =]
i think a lot of people find you & your experiences an inspiration. i completely understand not wanting to feel like a medical billboard but i dont think anyone looks to you that way.
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