Exercise is a matter of staying alive and healthy for me.<\/p>\n
When I don\u2019t exercise every two to four hours, I get a headache and chest pains. The palsy increases, as do my autistic sensory issues. Add to this the inevitable anxiety (panic), I know exactly what I need to do.<\/p>\n
We have verified I can lower my glucose from >200 Mg\/dL to 116 with 45 minutes on the bike. What we don’t know is the why of some spikes.<\/p>\n
Yes, I love sweets. I crave them. But, as soon as we knew that I was pre-diabetic, we adjusted my diet. I\u2019ve maintained the weight my doctors have suggested (175-180 pounds, but I\u2019m aiming for 170-175). I count calories and consume as few carbs (of all types) as possible.<\/p>\n
Years of chronic anemia possibly contributed to the diabetes according to my doctors.\u00a0My new physician has said he wants to avoid medication if possible. My previous doctor had taken the same approach.<\/p>\n
If a workplace doesn\u2019t enable me to get up and move often, and with some vigor, there\u2019s no chance of lowering my glucose readings. I cannot sit and sit and sit \u2014 it\u2019s dangerous.<\/p>\n
If I cannot eat throughout the day, that\u2019s also dangerous. Every two hours, a snack or meal, to keep things evenly spaced throughout the day.<\/p>\n
Again, a workplace has to accommodate my schedule. My health isn\u2019t worth whatever rules an employer considers essential.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not a fun, outgoing, charming person. If I have a need, I state that need and its reason. I\u2019d tell my students to start with a positive and negotiate, but I never take my own advice.<\/p>\n
My daughters are getting into the routine, too. \u201cDaddy, time to eat. Daddy, time to test your blood. Daddy, you need to ride the exercise bike. We\u2019ll keep you company and do yoga.\u201d<\/p>\n
I ride the bike; the girls do Cosmic Yoga.<\/p>\n
When the girls play \u201cbakery\u201d they make \u201cno sugar, low-carb, special treats\u201d for Daddy. They remind me I cannot have bread, pasta, or rice when we eat out. They\u2019re good little health monitors.<\/p>\n
I plan to be around when they graduate high school, go off to college, and beyond. Nothing is going to stop me from taking care of myself to be there for them.<\/p>\n
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Exercise is a matter of staying alive and healthy for me. When I don\u2019t exercise every two to four hours, I get a headache and chest pains. The palsy increases, as do my autistic sensory issues. Add to this the inevitable anxiety (panic), I know exactly what I need to…<\/p>\n