tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140336419916874888.post4099754566356193581..comments2023-04-05T09:37:40.679-04:00Comments on It's a Lifestyle: The AdmonishmentStefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10024186205791001584noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140336419916874888.post-6460789603855095762009-04-06T14:53:00.000-04:002009-04-06T14:53:00.000-04:00Thanks you two for the encouragement. Kaiser's su...Thanks you two for the encouragement. Kaiser's support system for diabetics kind of blows. It's only because Kim my regular nutritionist is so nice that I get the support I need. It seems that every other person working in their diabetes management department has to lay on the judgement.DC Food Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428554295599199941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140336419916874888.post-10128176597878646482009-04-02T16:01:00.000-04:002009-04-02T16:01:00.000-04:00yes... "crappy genes" is the official diagnosis......yes... "crappy genes" is the official diagnosis... I'll have to find you the ICD-9 code later ;o)<BR/><BR/>and Stef, you are both awesome!!!<BR/><BR/>LPLaura Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964643673179641167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140336419916874888.post-87186970850673052552009-04-02T10:05:00.000-04:002009-04-02T10:05:00.000-04:00T - I totally understand the WHAT THE FUCK feeling...T - I totally understand the WHAT THE FUCK feeling. In fact, I had a really interesting conversation with a coworker the other day. She's got different challenges - ones that aren't quite figured out yet but are making it very hard for to be able to get pregnant, which is such an emotional thing already. And we talked about how having problems with your body is such a disconnecting thing - like that you feel mentally and emotionally disconnected from your physical body, almost like it's working against you at times. I could totally relate to her emotional deconstruction of that feeling, and it sounds like what you're going through, too.<BR/><BR/>I think you should keep doing the things that feel good for you - keep running, keep checking your blood sugar if that monitoring is a way to provide you with positive reinforcement. For example, my Dad is now 8 years sober and doing just fine on his own, but he still goes to an AA meeting almost every day cuz it's part of what helps him cope. You know the things that work for you, so keep doing them. <BR/><BR/>And learn more about the BP stuff (in fact, I'd like to know what you learn at the hypertension class) and with time you'll find the ways to incorporate all of the new stuff into what you already do.<BR/><BR/>Yes, taking medication sucks, but like Laura above me said -- Laura who happens to be a doctor -- sometimes we just get handed some crappy genes. It's not judgment or punishment, it's about finding the tools we need to be healthier. (I'm telling that to myself as I write it to you, too.)<BR/><BR/>You're awesome!!Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024186205791001584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140336419916874888.post-72424183463356677772009-04-02T09:43:00.000-04:002009-04-02T09:43:00.000-04:00DC FB-- I don't even know your name, but I feel ...DC FB-- <BR/> I don't even know your name, but I feel like I've gotten to know (at least a part of you) through your blog. What I've gathered is that you are inspirational and you are strong. Change sucks, but I'm confident that you can not only handle it, but kick it's ass too! <BR/> It sounds like you were handed a set of crappy genes when it comes to your health. That's the explanation for needing another medication. And that sucks too, but it'll be okay. (and WTF is the appropriate reaction to your substitute nutritionist -- I don't think that you really needed the scare tactics).<BR/> Anyway, keep on keepin'on with your awesomeness and I look forward to all of the great stuff you're doing!<BR/>LP :)Laura Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964643673179641167noreply@blogger.com