To make a long story short, I ran out of testing strips. Being diabetic and with such erratic levels I need to test 2-3 times a day. My levels are slowly going down with the help of medicine and diet but I still need to test. Once I stabilize I can test less but not knowing my exact number puts me in crisis mode. I'm still learning by trial and error about foods that cause major spikes in my body.
As some of you know I was recently diagnosed with Type2 diabetes. I'm new to a club I never wanted to join. My Step- Sister M brought me some strips thinking that was what my glucose monitor took. But no such luck. So off to the seventh circle of hell we went.......
Walmart has been a positive addition to most towns but ours. Walmart ran out smaller grocery stores and variety stores because they couldn't compete. The thing that irritates me the most is they have 25 check out lanes and 2 cashiers. I normally try to give local stores my business before shopping at Walmart but tonight I had no choice. I needed strips and the small pharmacy I go to was closed . So off to Walmart I went , with my trusty phone, money and my empty strips container.
M and I was looking at testing supplies trying to find what I needed but the price was more than I was willing to pay. I ended up buying a different monitor and 50 strips for less than what they wanted for just strips.
After getting my testing supplies sorted, I picked up some no added sugar and carbs snacks , so I can have a snack once in awhile. Plus food for the next few days so I can eat the same thing with hubby.
Almonds has recently became a favorite snack of mine because of the low sugar and carbs. Nuts also have Alot of protein which is crucial so nuts was one snack I bought. I've learned Alot reading blogs , getting general ideals what to eat.
Goodnight
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