Here we are, another week has flown by, which means it is time for my weekly Ramblings Of A StressedMum -07/06/2023 post. Well it has been a real roller-coaster week. Hope you have all had a great week.
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Health
Last week, I shared that I had been called in for a face to face diabetic appointment. This was following blood tests to find out what was causing my itching, which is still driving me mad.
Yesterday, I had my appointment and saw the diabetic nurse at our surgery. She is lovely, and it is confirmed I have diabetes. She gave me a lot of information, and answered my questions. I have been put on medication which should help in reducing my sugar levels. While she was ringing through to the Dr to get the prescription drawn up. I was looking through a booklet she had given me. One section said about using sugar free syrups in coffee. I asked her if this would be ok. While waiting for my prescription I ordered two syrups and looking forward to trying them. I may be able to drink a few more coffees.
A Mindfield
I have to increase my medication which I now have to take daily, for three weeks. Then see my GP in four weeks. I spent most of yesterday on Diabeties UK website, trying to get my head around everything. Then yesterday evening found a lovely Facebook group. This has given me so much information. I now feel ready to tackle this and face it head on. Hopefully I can get my sugar levels under control, and just be diet lead.
Fathers Day
It is only a couple of weeks away until Fathers Day. I have been adding to my Fathers Day Gift Guide. If you re still looking for some inspiration, I have hopefully got you covered.
What I am Loving
As a parent you do all you can for your kids, to keep them safe and healthy. They grow so quickly, and we find that, yet again we are replacing something they have out grown. We always get their feet measured and make sure we buy sturdy school shoes. That will obviously last, but support is also very important. Which is why a lot of parents shop at Start-Rite.
With the nicer weather coming along, we are going to be spending more and more times out and about. Which means having lighter shoes. We should remember not to forget about how important it is, that we maintain the quality and support their growing feet need.
Which is why I am talking about Start-Rite Summer shoes. I received the Start-Rite Lovehearts to review. Obviously, I have not had my little helper to model them for me. But, as someone who has purchased many pairs of children’s shoes, You can tell they are sturdy and will protect her growing feet. I am going to purchase a pair for her sister. So they have matching, and will look so cute together.
The best part is you can wash them at 30°c and have them looking as good as new. I will of course be sharing pics of the girls through the summer in their canvas shoes.
Giveaways
Don’t forget to enter my great giveaways I currently have running.
I hope everything turns out well with your appointment and that they can get you off of the medicine soon. Glad all checked out well for your daughter. I’m sure that was scary.
Thank you it is scary if C has anything wrong with her eyes but our Opticians is great and will check her thoroughly. Hopefully my GP can offer me something to help
It’s great to hear that you had a positive appointment with the diabetic nurse and received helpful information and medication to manage your diabetes. Exploring resources like the Diabetes UK website and joining a Facebook group shows your proactive approach to learning and finding support. The upcoming Father’s Day and your addition to the Father’s Day Gift Guide is a thoughtful touch. The Start-Rite Summer shoes sound fantastic, providing both style and support for growing feet. Wishing you the best with your giveaways and looking forward to seeing the girls in their cute canvas shoes! Keep up the wonderful updates and reflections.
Thank you, it is a lot to take on board but small steps and it feels like I am in control. The support groups are helpful. The girls will look so cute in their matching shoes
sorry to hear that you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, it’s really strange as my mum has been diagnosed this week with it, and they’ve said it was caused by some other tablets that she was taking. I can’t believe Father’s Day is almost here, where is this year going? x
Sorry to hear your mum has also been diagnosed. It is a mindfield, but am trying graze for sweet treats. I keep asking my husband what C can get him
Thank you for sharing your days, your story. Keep strong, keep your focus on what you want.
Thank you
I’m glad you got a proper diagnosis. Now you can keep things at bay and feel at your optimum health. Wishing you so much luck on this journey. And the shoes are cute!
It is a shock having it confirmed, but also means I can tackle this and hopefully put it into remission
Sorry to hear about your diabetes but early detection is good. Get well!
Thank you, it was a shock but also means I can not ignore this now and get on top of it
You clearly had a lot going on. I’m sorry to hear about your condition, I have a relative that suffers with it too.
It was a shock, but determined to get on top of this
It sounds like you’ve been busy. I’m sorry to hear about the diabetes. It’s good that there are sugar free products that you can have instead. I hope those work out okay.
It is a mindfield, but slowly knowing what to look for and have started looking and trying alterntives.
Sorry to hear about your diabetes diagnosis. Sending hugs to you. Looks like coffee sugar-free syrup is good.
Thank you, I will get it under control and hopefully in remission
Looks like Im gonna be shopping a lot at Start-Rite too.
They are lovely shoes x
Wow, so many giveaway available. Im excited for the Tomb raider live experience.
It is a great giveaway and looks like so much fun
Sorry to hear about your diabetes and hope the syrups are a game changer!
They are not too bad so hopefully will be the thing I need
It’s never easy when you’re given a new diagnosis on your health but I promise it will get easier as we will adjust. There are so many sugar free products out there and sugar alternatives that can help make it easier to adjust to a low sugar diet. I hope you’re okay Sam. Maybe at least this way, your itching will stop
It is not easy, but I will do this. My blood monitor is coming today, so I can monitor that. My medication is being increased weekly to 3 times a day. This now means that I have to eat breakfast daily which I don’t usually do. C is helping me find and try sugar free products. I will get this down and hopefully into remission, as apparently you now always have diabetes
I am so glad they were able to figure out what was going on with your health! That is so good. I cannot believe Father’s Day is right around the corner either. I hope you have a good rest of your week.
Fingers crossed I can get on top of this. Fathers Day is coming around very fast now.
Sorry to hear about the diabetes diagnosis. Good luck with the diet change. The coffee syrups sound a good start!
Thank you, the coffee syrups are ok, especially the caramel
I am so sorry you have diabetes, did she tell you what caused it? Is it hereditary?
They now think there is a link between gestational diabetes and Type 2