SweetLifeStories Diabetes Blog

Wow; if I could only keep getting the same low blood sugar readings I got all weekend while trekking with a group of friends along breathtaking trails in Ouray, Colorado!  By low blood sugar readings, what I really mean is finding myself somehow, miraculously, in the NORMAL range!  Blood sugars below 130?  YES!!!  All day–for two whole days–while hiking, seeking out great photo shots (no pun intended), and doing all the set-up for them. That was nearly 48 hours, or 2,880 minutes, or 172,800 seconds of bliss. But who’s counting?

Some of you might even know what I mean by feeling normal (which is so rare!)–being able to eat and not take any insulin boluses (or shots, for you non-pumpers) or give it much thought while out and about just enjoying life like everyone else. What a luxury; one that I don’t ever take for granted since they occur so infrequently. Of course, I had to keep testing my blood sugar. While traveling and on active trips, I probably do that even more than I usually do–just to stay safe, keep out of trouble (and any potential emergency situations).

But I’ll admit I enjoyed this experience for all it was worth. And the delightful tastes of reasonable amounts of a delectable pb&j sandwich, ice cream and even chocolate (quite deserving of their very own food categories in the food pyramid of diabetic life) were scrumptious, pretty much guilt-free, and indeed a luxury.  My highest blood sugar after each day of hiking?  123!  Magnificent, even inspirational, no? 

b well, b happy!  Until next time, Kathy

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