On Monday I had my one month appointment with Diabetic Specialist Carole.   She sent me to the lab to have another comprehensive blood test; rather, I had a bad phlebotomist poke me three times before going to the butterfly needle.   It made me so anxious that I broke out in a sweat.  It’s not even the pain (I can take pain–hello! birthed 4 kids naturally without drugs, and the last one was 11lbs 14oz–yes, I can take pain); it’s the thought of that needle fishing around for a vein unsuccessfully.   Then images of spurting blood start to flow into my head.  It’s not pretty and makes for a great vasovagal response.  Thank goodness all I did was break out in a full-body sweat.

Hopefully the results will show my A1C level down from where it was when I went in.  I also hope to have some answers as to why my hair is falling out, why I’m so sluggish, why I can’t seem to lose weight, and why my skin is as dry as sand-paper by having had my thyroid tested.

I go back in six weeks, unless otherwise instructed when I get my blood work back.

I’ve also been wearing the Earth® Exer-Walk™ sneakers for about 2 1/2 weeks now.  I will say that there are some days that I haven’t worn them, even in the house, like I said I would.   But, when on the move, they have definitely been on my feet.   The first couple of days they felt strange, but the more I wore them the more I got used to them, and I could definitely feel the targeted areas getting a boost (areas that are not my problem, as I’ve always prided myself on having nice legs and a nice bootie–ask Michael, he’ll tell you.)   Regardless, I like that I can feel the muscles working in a different way, and toning is a good, good thing!  {More to come, including a video!}

So, in a nutshell, I am:

• One month into taking Metformin for Type II Diabetes,
• Waiting to get the results to see if my thyroid is whacked,
• Eating less, more frequently, and really trying to limit empty carbs,
• Walking as much as possible (at least 4-5 days/week) in my Earth® Exer-Walk™ sneakers and using my handy-dandy pedometer (except for our lovely GA snow days), and
• Waiting for the weather to make a turn so I can ride my new (used) BIKE!

Michael also got himself a new (used) bike, and we plan on riding together!

[As part of the challenge I was provided with the Earth® Exer-Walk™ sneakers pictured above, but the opinions during the challenge--written posts and tweets on Twitter--are purely my own.]