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Slow and Steady
So far in the past 2 weeks I have been using my CPAP and brushing my teeth at night most days. This is much better than the past like 3 years or so. I am having a hard time getting use to the sound of the CPAP and just wearing it. I may only get the minimum of 4 hours or slightly over a night but I am doing it. I have gotten into the habit of when I think about talking myself out of brushing my teeth I say it is only about 5 minutes damnit, so go do it. I have a rechargeable toothbrush and use it, then rinse with a mouthwash.
Another thing I am trying to do is stand when I normally sit to do a chore. Big one is separating clothes for the laundry or to put up after they are done. I figure standing uses more muscles and such than sitting. I figure the little changes will add up. I think I need to also start to limit my snacking before bed.
I am thinking about things I need to do in 2024. I may look into getting nerve ablation in my knee. I need to do something to help the pain and they will not do a knee replacement. I need a colonoscopy, a mammogram, and some other things as well. Of course the hard part is money. Always the money it seems. Then 2nd is the time. I sometimes wish I worked a job that was 4-10 hour days. Having a day off in the week would be so nice.
Got my A1c yesterday: 8.4. At one point I was down below 6, but it has been going up. Mainly because I have not be able to afford the medication that has worked for me. I am going to make it a priority and get it even with the cost. Of course now it is out of stock.
Soon I will be getting ready to go over to my brother's for thanksgiving. My SIL cooks a mean feast! I love going over there. I will be picking up my mom and her deviled eggs to head over. Need to figure out what to wear.
Another thing I am trying to do is stand when I normally sit to do a chore. Big one is separating clothes for the laundry or to put up after they are done. I figure standing uses more muscles and such than sitting. I figure the little changes will add up. I think I need to also start to limit my snacking before bed.
I am thinking about things I need to do in 2024. I may look into getting nerve ablation in my knee. I need to do something to help the pain and they will not do a knee replacement. I need a colonoscopy, a mammogram, and some other things as well. Of course the hard part is money. Always the money it seems. Then 2nd is the time. I sometimes wish I worked a job that was 4-10 hour days. Having a day off in the week would be so nice.
Got my A1c yesterday: 8.4. At one point I was down below 6, but it has been going up. Mainly because I have not be able to afford the medication that has worked for me. I am going to make it a priority and get it even with the cost. Of course now it is out of stock.
Soon I will be getting ready to go over to my brother's for thanksgiving. My SIL cooks a mean feast! I love going over there. I will be picking up my mom and her deviled eggs to head over. Need to figure out what to wear.