The hospital

It has been a while since I was diagnosed but these are a few things I remember.
When I was diagnosed they said they would have to keep me in the hospital so they sent me home to wait until they were ready. On our way to the hospital we rode in my dad's car but one of the tires was slightly flat when we left. So when we were about half way there it went flat! We had to call my uncle to use his car.

When we signed in they checked my blood sugar it was a little over 300. They put me in a regular room and gave me an IV (it was in my arm). After I got them I watched TV and then had a nap. Later they moved my bed to the pediatric ICU because my lab results were bad. Then for the second time they moved me to a regular room so I could take classes in the morning.

I slept in a hospital bed but for my parents there was a bed that folded out of the closet! I remember being woken up at night. Once they woke me up to check my blood sugar I don’t remember what it was but they gave me a shot and a glass of cold milk.

I went to take my first class about how to manage my diabetes. They showed me how to give myself a shot. For an example they used a half ball closed at the bottom. I learned how to check my blood sugar and give my own insulin shots.

Some people came to visit. After the visitors left I went to the play room and painted and did crafts. Other people called. And lots of people brought gifts, balloon, flowers and craft stuff. Everyone was praying for me.

For a while I couldn’t eat. Then for my first meal I had a hamburger and fries. The food they gave me was NASTY! But with the food came a plastic duck and the next two lunches I ate I had an animal on the platter. Also I had cold pizza and for dessert I had vanilla ice cream that was slightly melted. I was so hungry when I got out of the hospital.

Before Diabetes

Before I was diagnosed with diabetes:

My mom was familiar with the symptoms so she knew almost immediately what I had. Here are some of the symptoms mom noticed: frequent urination,grouchiness,and always being tiered. We own 2 farms,one we live on and the other (which was 10 minuets away) we plant on. Every time we drove to the farm or anywhere else I would fall asleep. Sometime in February 2008 mom took me to the doctors to have my blood glucose and urine checked. My blood glucose was 522 (in other words high).

Signs and Symptoms of diabetes:

Extreme thirst
Frequent urination
Sudden vision changes
Sugar in urine
Fruity, sweet, or wine-like odor on breath
Increased appetite
Sudden weight loss
Drowsiness, lethargy
Heavy, labored breathing
Stupor, unconsciousness

Cucumber sandwiches, and a tasty intro.

Pooh loves honey and so do I. I also love to eat and I love to cook, especially desserts.

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in February 2008.

I have found several ways to still enjoy good food and cooking it. On this blog I want to share so that you may enjoy it too. After all,food with good nutrition and less sugar is good for everyone!

One of my favorite low-carb recipies is cucumber sandwiches.

You will need: Cucumber slices,cream cheese,dill,and crackers. Spread the cream cheese on the crackers then add a slice of cucumber on it, sprinkle shredded dill on top and enjoy!