Ok, how's everyone doing today? I happen to feeling good today. I have so much to do today. Yay. It's a good day when you have a lot to accomplish! I woke up with heartburn which is my sign that my sugar is too high. : ( I checked it and got a 240 reading. Lots of work needed there! I know it can be done, I've done it before. : ) It usually takes 4 or 5 days to bring it to reasonable.

I've made myself Dr. Oz's Magic Drink to start my day off right. It's not bad. I didn't have a ripe banana and I added raspberry honey along with a little cinnamon. Oh and a little ice, cuz I love cold, really cold drinks. I also cut the recipe in half cuz it's just for me! Wow that's a powerful statement!!! I'm going to say that alot from now on.....just for me! Right? We need to put us first so that we can tend to others. I hear that from a few different people. And that's what my goal is!

I am going to start carrying a little notebook to compile all my to do's and use it to write my blood sugars down. I'm hoping by doing this it will help me to remember to check my sugar more often in between the to do's and also to grab a handful of veggies. Can you eat to many veggies? Sooo so glad I love veggies! Oh yeah, and I'm going to give up my diet A&W pop!
I started drinking it again at Christmas (to help me stay away from the bad stuff!) Now I have one 2 liter bottle left then I'm done. I did the same with coffee so that also is going. I only had one cup this morning.

Well I'm off here now to get some paperwork done, download a movie from the VCR so I can change that to DVD while I clean the kitchen really deep! Gotta get it ready to cook something good tonight! Everyone have a great day and remember to give your smile away!

Here is the recipe for Dr. Oz's Magic Drink ~~ 2 servings, 136 calories per serving

1 scoop ( 1/3 cup ) Soy protein (like Natures' Plus Spiru- Tein or Solaray Soytein)
1/2 Tablespoon flaxseed oil
1/4 Cup frozen blueberries
1/2 Large ripe banana ( or other fruit of your choice )
1/2 Tablespoon apple juice concentrate or honey
1 teaspoon Psyillium seed husks

Peel banana; break into chunks. Put all ingredients in a blender. Add 12 ounces of water and ice as well as powdered vitamins. ( I skipped this because mine are not powdered ) Cover and blend until fairly smooth.

As my first post I would like to give a little background of my diabetes. I have been diabetic for about 10 years and have taken care of it for about 4. My grandmother had it as did my mom. My son got it when he was 2 yrs and 2 months old. It was really tough at times to give him those shots. I want to be accountable to someone besides my doctor so I thought creating a blog might help others as I hope it helps me. If you will bear with me while I figure this blogging thing out maybe we can help each other!
I am insulin resistant and I need to see my doctor but just haven't made myself pick the phone up as yet. (I feel my sugar has been so out of control for the past 4 months) I am embarrassed to see her until I get a handle on this yet again!!!

So this morning I tested and got a 329 reading and took 20 units of Novolog insulin. I did not eat until 2 pm or so and was upset that I did not check before I ate. So I checked after I took another 15 units. It was 246! Way to high, AGAIN. Well all I can do is take more insulin and check again.

Chef Rocco Spirito was on the Rachel Ray show and he wants everyone to try 4 new foods this year.

1. Pop Corn on the Cob! (Available at MastGeneralStore.com) It's dried corn on the cob that you put in a paper bag and microwave! while it's on the COB!!!
Just spray with a little butter spray. LOW CAL and FAT FREE! (I plan on trying this)

2. Shirataki Noodles (Available at MiracleNoodle.com) It's a noodle with NO CARBS!!! and NO CARLORIES!!! I cannot wait to try these!

3. TVP-Texturized Vegetable Protein (Available at Whole Foods Markets) It's a soy protein that has a ground beef texture! It can be used in any hambuger recipe! How great is that??? This will be a staple if it is as great as it sounds.
(I have bought soy nuts which do taste great as a snack, but it is protein)

4. Pepquino Cucumbers (Available at Marx Foods) These look like tiny watermelons that have a cucumber taste and can be used alone are on salads, desserts, or alone. They are full of fiber and nutrients! Again this is something that I am looking forward to trying!

For the rest of my day I will be lowering my blood sugar and making some greeting cards, I have a few birthdays coming up and an annivesary this month. (not mine lol)