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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Many of us keep them, even swear by them, and we frequently recommend them to others, but what does yours mean to you? How do you use it? What information do you record?
Here's a photo of mine - complete with long-hand maths and blood stains!
As you can see, mine is just a normal notebook (I'm thinking of graduating to something more specifically designed for this, but that's more about my love of notebooks than my need for complication). I record what I eat and when (and how much), as well as BG levels, and carbs, calories and protein.
Over its six-week life-span, it's allowed me to track how my carb intake as reduced and brought my BG and appetite down with it, and to see that my last packet of crisps (a serious former weakness of mine) was on 23rd June! I can also look back on meals I've particuarly enjoyed and repeat / tweak them as required, and see what impact snacks and treats have had (want to see what the last Magnum I ate did to me?).
I've considered recording other things, like mood, what the weather was like, how much sleep I got, but I don't want to be in a state of constantly reducing my life to numbers. For now, this is a balance I'm comfortable with. I'm sure it will evolve over time as I learn more about my body and from others on this forum.
I know some people keep spreadsheets, use apps, download specific .pdfs - I'm super-curious to see what works for others.
Thanks!
Sock
Here's a photo of mine - complete with long-hand maths and blood stains!
As you can see, mine is just a normal notebook (I'm thinking of graduating to something more specifically designed for this, but that's more about my love of notebooks than my need for complication). I record what I eat and when (and how much), as well as BG levels, and carbs, calories and protein.
Over its six-week life-span, it's allowed me to track how my carb intake as reduced and brought my BG and appetite down with it, and to see that my last packet of crisps (a serious former weakness of mine) was on 23rd June! I can also look back on meals I've particuarly enjoyed and repeat / tweak them as required, and see what impact snacks and treats have had (want to see what the last Magnum I ate did to me?).
I've considered recording other things, like mood, what the weather was like, how much sleep I got, but I don't want to be in a state of constantly reducing my life to numbers. For now, this is a balance I'm comfortable with. I'm sure it will evolve over time as I learn more about my body and from others on this forum.
I know some people keep spreadsheets, use apps, download specific .pdfs - I'm super-curious to see what works for others.
Thanks!
Sock