For the last few years I have been consumed by work, my first and second daughter being born and relocating from Virginia to Maryland.  I have always been healthy, give or take 10 pounds or so.  I’ve been working out since my mid-teens and at times heavier/more frequent.  For a long time now, it’s been non existent.

In the last few weeks I have gotten back on the bandwagon with weight training and cardio at least 5 times a week, coupled with a tight diet of more greens, salads, and fewer carbs.  It’s no surprise that my blood sugars went from getting into the 200s on the daily, to having to tweak my basal rate because I’m going low a lot.  I am finding myself in the 80s, 90s, and low to mid 100s for the majority of my testing.

Seriously, this isn’t rocket science.  More exercise and a better diet can only mean good things for someone with diabetes.  For me, it’s such a wave of relief.  I was constantly asking myself why my sugar was going high so often.  Now I am correcting to keep from going too low.  Granted, I haven’t been going to bed until almost midnight because I’m working out after my kids go to bed.  But, it’s so amazing to see the 90s and 100s so often again.  Losing about 10 pounds and getting better control has me so motivated it’s scary.  I’m not giving in to complacency and my doctor saying I have “good” control.  I want excellent control.  I want to see my kids grow up and think of their dad as an inspiration instead of a statistic. 

The Holy Grail to winning the battle against diabetes is simply exercise.  No excuses, period.  If I can do it with a 3 year old, 8 week old and full-time job, you can too.

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Disclaimer – always consult your physician before changing your routine or introducing exercising.

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Rachel Said,
June 24th, 2009 @9:36 am  

Good for you Tony! :) I think it’s great advice no only for diabetics but for everybody. During the summer, Tristan also tends to ride low since he’s out playing and running around a lot more. He can usually take his pump off for a couple of hours and he will still be a little low… even with snacks! :)

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June 24th, 2009 @9:08 am  

Congratulations! That is wonderful! It’s also completely commendable with 2 young daughters! There is so little time, but you are doing it – good for you! I have been seeing the same with Caleb with swimming and tball – maybe my hubby will put together a workout plan for 6 six year old so we can sustain this in the fall/winter. I’m only half kidding! ;)

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June 24th, 2009 @9:42 am  

Congrats on the exercize and diet revival. Its amazing how these simple little things can make such a profound difference. If only we all could follow this seemingly simple rules, we all might be a little better off. Keep up the great work and keep us posted on your progress.

Chris

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Chris Said,
June 24th, 2009 @10:15 am  

Sad that even in the face of a serious disease some people still do not consider eating better and exercising. And don’t get me started on the pancreatically gifted that take their non non-functioning pancreas for granted. Glad to see you’ve found motivation…now to improve your golf game :D

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JaimieH Said,
June 24th, 2009 @12:24 pm  

Great post Tony! Good for you for getting back into the game…this is the key for me as well…I can eat right & watch the calories but without exercising routinely & nearly everyday I don’t see the pounds come off & and my A1c stay down :) Keep Pressin’!

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Scott K. Johnson Said,
June 26th, 2009 @11:48 pm  

Way to go! I agree that things are so much easier (diabetes wise) when I am active. Why is it so hard to stick with it?

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