Battle Hymns of a Hot Mess Mom

The last few days I have been super foggy. I forget conversations, pills, time and even random situations. And the natural first thought was a stroke. My hemoglobin levels have been stable. Couldn’t figure out if it was lack of water or lack of sleep. Some moments of clarity but most often confused. Confused with what we’re doing confused with whether or not I’ve asked a question already.

When I got out of the hospital, my primary care physician discontinued my diabetes medication as my A1C I dropped significantly and was 6.2. However, it is now increased to 6.6 but my sugar is consistently sitting between 255 and 360. What have been I’ve been eating differently? Genuinely anything I can keep down. However, lately it’s been an entire pound of cotton candy grapes every single day. Yes, I’m not eating pounds of ice cream but I am eating close to a half a watermelon and a pound of cotton candy grapes daily. When I feel hungry, I snack on apples, bananas, cherries and grapes – and from a cancer perspective these are all great things however, from a diabetic perspective, this is not the smartest move. The more you know.

I have a follow up appointment on Friday to discuss going back on the diabetes medication. Diet is such a vital part of my day-to-day health. I didn’t realize it but what you eat has a drastic affect on your body. Eating well isn’t just fruit and veggies – but the right balance of them. I feel OK right now but I am very tired. I hope in the next coming days I can right my ship.