Funny story about my life before diabetes - I hated had a strong dislike for apple juice. Seriously, I would never touch it. I was fine with orange juice and stuff like that, but apple juice? Out of the question. My 7-year-old self was very stubborn on the topic.
Another funny story; when I was first diagnosed with diabetes, my 3rd grade class room was a pretty long walk from the nurses office. My teacher was also a diabetic mom, so she knew how to handle things like lows. And I distinctly remember telling her I didn't drink apple juice, and her response being along the lines of 'well I hope not, because you'll probably have to drink it sooner or later.'
On that note, say hello to one of my best friends!
Last week, my blood sugars decided to play a terrifying game called 'Stay in the 50's and 60's for two straight hours'. I can't speak for other people, but there are just days when my blood sugar refuses to rise. I don't know why it does that, but I do know my most recent episode had me missing school and downing juice and Starburst for the rest of the day. And I came upon this picture I'd texted to a friend, and I figured it could help with a fun new post.
Long of the short of it, I've tried my fair share of juices to treat lows; apple, orange, cranberry, and all sorts of things like that. I no longer hate apple juice, and since it's the only kind my nurse carries, that's what I'm stuck with in the event I go low. Or until I get my lazy self in gear and go buy my own low snacks (if I steal another rice cake from Chaz, our 6th grade diabetic, he just might kill me). Whichever comes first.
So yes, no big deep meaning behind today's blog post, just expressing how angry my 7-year-old self would be if she found out I eventually caved to the sweet, BG-raising goodness. Because, really, these are big issues to 7-year-olds. I think.
As far as anything else of interest coming up, I'm getting really excited for the JDRF Gala in a few weeks. If you're in any way involved in a JDRF chapter where there's a Youth Ambassador program and a Gala, the girls will tell you this is super important! Now I just have to figure out what to do with my pump. I glued a peacock feather on it last year, but this year I may just paint it (Yay for expressive OmniPods!). Along with that, I have some super exciting news I hope to share with you all soon! Stay tuned!
