Really catching up...

I just found this blog again. I have been missing long-form writing and having ways to journal about many things in life. 

Since I've lapsed into paying much less attention to my diabetes, I'm thinking it might be a good idea to return to dia-blogging. I don't know if anyone is still reading... but, I plan to try to document my journey again, if only for myself. 

 I'm going to summarize my current situation- before I get started with regular posts. 

I'm still using a Medtronic insulin pump. Currently it is a 670g model with the Guardian sensor. I've been using it for about 2 years, and it has made life a bit easier. I wouldn't say my control is better, but I'm spending less time thinking about my glucose levels. At release, this pump was touted as the closest thing to an artificial pancreas on the market. It is pretty smart, but it's pretty slow to make changes to your blood sugar. It's very safe... I have my eyes on the next generation coming up. 

I stopped using Symlin. I wasn't getting a huge benefit from it, and it was very expensive for my insurance to pay for. Right as I was choosing to discontinue it, my insurance took it off their list of approved drugs. So, all's well that ends well. 

I'm walking for exercise. Over the past several years I have had some foot and back pain that has put a damper on exercise, but I've tried to stay consistent with walking daily. 

I'm re-reading Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution book. I'm trying to get my self psyched up to care more... The fact is, we need a pep-talk once in a while. I've gotten pretty lax about carbs, while still trying to keep my levels pretty good. 

My A1Cs have been in the 7s all along, but I think I could do better. I've recently re-doubled my efforts with low-carb eating. Most days I don't eat significant carbs till dinner, and I'm trying to keep that down to a minimum. I think my real carb downfall might be the pints of homebrewed beer that I like to sip at night. 

 Ok, I have to stop there... this doesn't have to be comprehensive, and I think it's just more important that I get something re-started. Anyone still reading? Anyone still have an RSS feed?