I finally completed the tests, including bloodwork that the doctor prescribed for me since I haven't gone to one in about three years. Actually, one test has been delayed till Spring so my Dad doesn't have to drive me in the cold weather and sit there for 3 hours! I also put off my dental appt. till Spring because I just didn't feel like going since I'm worn out. And I'm waiting to get my eyes checked and get an eyeglass prescription but I'm on a waiting list for Medicaid patients so I have to wait a while...it's been a few months. But I'm grateful that the eye doctor is kind enough to fit in Medicaid recipients when he can.

My health is good except I'm pre-diabetic by one point. I'm supposed to cut down on the carbs, and I'm doing what I can. I got rid of my nightly brownie and 2 small lemon cookies, and switched to unsweetened applesauce cups and just put some cinnamon on it. It actually tastes much more natural and delicious! I'm also eating a little lunch and trying to have a tiny snack in the evening to keep my blood sugar from spiking or falling. As far as cutting down carbs in meals, I haven't been able to do very much in that area, at least yet. *With my bipolar, when I found out about my pre-diabetes, I couldn't handle it mentally because of the new load on my brain it would bring in having to think about switching how I eat, so I literally had a meltdown in the grocery store looking at the endless food choices, carbohydrate counts and costs of items, etc. I couldn't cope....At All. Now I've got a handle on it. My stepmom gave me good advice which I've been using: to make small changes. Basically one step at a time, and it has worked and that's why I've been able to make the changes I listed above. Now I feel better! Have a nice day everyone!