You win some, you lose some

Nothing like a day of battling HIGH blood sugar as a consequence of a steroid shot to combat a miserable sinus infection.  Head feels 100 times better, blood sugars kicking my ass.

My numbers have barely been under 200 all day, some even going in the 300s.  NOT usually how I roll.

Playing with injections, blowing through test strips, with little improvement.

MD said to correct with meals, not with bedtime shot, and stay hydrated and everything should return to normal in a few days.

SO annoying, these numbers don't usually show up on my meter.  Again, no rhyme or reason with this disease. 

Goal: To return to "normal" numbers by bedtime.

P.S. Geaux Saints!


XOXO,
Ashley

Ashley, Drink Your Juice

That was my official team name for the New Orleans JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes!  Shout out to one of my fav movies, Steel Magnolias for the inspiration.

As a team, we raised $900.  150% of my goal set for $500!

http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?team_id=71407&fr_id=1825&pg=team

http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?px=2842521&fr_id=1825&pg=personal

I was so touched by the generous donations given financially, and the time also donated by those who were able to join me for the walk.

Of all the charities and causes people could donate to, they chose to contribute to my cause.

Of all the expenses we face in our lives, they chose to contribute to my cause.

It's an amazing feeling.  I have an amazing support system.

It was a beautiful fall day in New Orleans, so much energy in the air.  So much hope for a life changing disease that I've been fortunate enough to develop as an adult, versus as a child. 

So many young children deal with this day to day.  So many parents live in fear of the one low blood sugar that their child won't recover from.  I do believe the hope for a cure keeps us ALL going. 

The walk was fun and refreshing and a great reason to get together and chit chat.  The after party was really nice, so many generous sponsors providing great snacks and such!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Looking forward to next year!  I'll document better next year, slacked with the pic taking this year!  I guess I was too busy taking it all in....

Love,
Ashley

Some of the best friends a girl could ask for

Post walk pic with one of my lifelong best friends Jamie

Our niece Lucy, my youngest and cutest supporter!

Team Ashley Drink Your Juice, minus a few who had walked away prior to picture time