Dealing with Leprechauns is deceptively simple, in all the stories: you stare at them and they can't get away, and you end up getting their pot of gold.
For me, keeping good diabetes habits is the same way. I focus on them, integrate them into my life, keeping my eye on the diabetes pot of gold - a future without complications.
Then it seems like I blink and it's all scurrying away. My habits turn into mirror images - snacking on carbs instead of avoiding them, and I wonder if those gold coins are slipping through my fingers.
This is less a frustration rant, and more an acceptance that it's time to reel myself in again, and reach for a plate of cheese instead of a granola bar. Maybe I should cut my cheddar into little circles to remind me why it's so important...
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I go through the same phases, Laura. Lately, there have been a lot more baby carrots and broccoli in my life than cookies and potato chips.
But as long as my sugars are reasonably under control, I try not to beat myself up for enjoying some ice cream once in a while. ;^)
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Hi Laura, my name is Emily Kujat and I am an Event Coordinator for the Alberta Diabetes Foundation. I do not know if you have heard of the organization or not, but we raise funds for diabetes research. We are originally based out of Edmonton, but as of this fall, I will be opening a new office in Calgary! I was reading your blog today and I just wanted share the news with you, in the hopes that you might post it on your blog to share with other individuals living with diabetes.
Hi Laura, I don't blog, so I didn't know how else to leave you a note. I work for the Alberta Diabetes Foundation- I just opened our first Calgary office this summer. This October we are holding our annual Halloween Howl Run and Walk out of Eau Claire Market. I would love to send you some info on the event and the foundation if you are interested; as well as anyone else you know who might want to know a bit more about us and our race. Please feel free to email me, emily@afdr.ab.ca
I would love to hear from you. Thanks!
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Emily Kujat
It is hard to bee on a strict diet and restriction all the time.Therefore a little slide away from the routine is not that bad...cheer up and hold back the reigns again then soon.
This is a great comparison and extremely entertaining post!
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