Friday, September 30, 2016

  • BG at 7.00 a.m was 6.33 (US=114)
  • BG at 1.50 p.m. was 8.66 (US-156)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.20 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.20 p.m.
  • Metformin at 8.00 p.m.
  • 2 fish oil capsules

DIET
  •  Oatmeal, with barley, teff and milk
  • Mid morning snack of two sweet clementines
  • Brown rice with spicy pork ribs, lettuce
  • Mid afternoon snack of banana
  • Brown rice with spicy pork, lentils and lettuce

EXERCISE
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)
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  • Climbed steps 600 times
Source: Blue Kitchen

Thursday, September 29, 2016

  • BG at 3.45 a.m. was 7.05 (US=127)
  • BG at 2.00 p.m. was 6.94 (US=125)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 5.00 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 5.00 a.m.
  • Metformin at 8.00 p.m.
  • 2 fish oil capsules
 
DIET
  • Oatmeal with barley and milk
  • Scrambled tofu with eggs and tuna
  • Naan with whipped butter, broccoi, and glass of warm milk 
  • Mid afternoon snack of a banana

EXERCISE
  • Walked 3 miles

Note:

I am now back in Orono, Maine and am getting back into my regular diet and exercise routine. Traveling overseas makes me realize that you have very little control over your diabetes! However, I did have a great time.

Friday, September 16, 2016

  • BG at 8.00 a.m. was 6.83 (US=123)
  • BG at 4.35 p.m. was 5.66 (US=102)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 8.10 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 8.10 a.m.
  • Metformin at 8.00 p.m.
  • 2 fish oil capsules

DIET
  • Oatmeal with sorghum and milk
  • Mid morning snack of a plain pancake
  • Mid afternoon snack of lentils with fresh diced tomato
  • Brown rice with chicken soup with moringa leaves

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of stretching exercises
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 60 hammer curls
  • 60 bicep curls
  • 60 tricep extensions
  • Walked 5 km (3 miles)
Moringa Leaves
Source: mercola.com

Thursday, September 15, 2016

  • BG at 7.15 a.m. was 7.27 (US=131)
  • BG at 3.10 p.m. was 6.27 (US=93)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.30 p.m.
  • Metformin at 6.45 p.m.
  • 2 fish oil capsules

DIET
  • Oatmeal with sorghum and milk
  • Cup of coffee
  • Brown rice with eggplant
  • Pasta with tuna and lettuce

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of stretching exercises
  • 30 minutes of deep breathing
  • 60 hammer curls
  • 60 bicep curls
  • 60 tricep curls
  • Walked 10 km (6 miles)
Pasta salad for dinner

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

  • BG at 7.00 a.m. was 9.77 (US=176)
  • BG at 2.15 p.m. was 6.27 (US=113)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.10 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.10 a.m.
  • Metformin at 7.30 p.m.
  • 2 fish oil capsules


DIET
  • 2 slices of whole wheat bread with sesame oil
  • Cup of coffee
  • Mid morning snack of a small bowl of oatmeal with sorghum and milk
  • Brown rice with lentils, eggplant and tomato
  • Mid afternoon snack of  a 55gm Australian Cadbury milk chocolate with hazel nuts
  • Brown rice with fish soup and napa cabbage which is known as wombok locally

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of stretching exercises
  • 10 minutes of deep breathing
  • 60 bicep curls
  • 60 tricep curls
  • 60 hammer curls
  • Walked 10 km (6 miles)
Source: http://www.confectionerywarehouse.com.au/cadbury-hazelnut-bar-55g.html




Friday, September 9, 2016

  • BG at 7.00 a.m. was 7.33 (US=132)
  • BG at 12 noon was 7.21 (US=130)
  • BG at 1.15 p.m. was 5.77 (US=104)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 7.20 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 7.20 a.m.
  • Metformin at 6.40 p.m.

DIET
  • 2 slices of four-grain whole wheat bread with butter
  • Cup of coffee
  • One half-boiled egg
  • Mid morning snack of two slices of pomelo
  • Brown rice with broccoli, lentils and eggplant
  • Soup with coral trout and eggplant

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of stretching exercises
  • 10 minutes of deep breathing
  • 60 hammer curls
  • 60 bicep curls
  • 60 tricep curls
  • Walked 10 km (6 miles)

Thursday, September 8, 2016


  • BG at 6.00 a.m. was 7.82 (US=141)
  • BG at 1.15 p.m. was 5.77  (US=104)

MEDICATION
  • Metformin at 6.10 a.m.
  • Lisinopril at 6.10 a.m.
  • Metformin at 6.30 p.m.
  • 2 fish oil capsules

DIET
  • Oatmeal with sorghum and milk
  • Brown rice with lentils and tomato
  • Mid afternoon snack of a banana
  • Brown rice with mashed roasted eggplant, fresh prawns and diced fresh tomato

EXERCISE
  • 30 minutes of yoga
  • 30 minutes of stretching exercise
  • 10 minutes of deep breathing
  • 60 bicep curls
  • 60 hammer curls
  • 60 tricep curls
  • Walked 10 km (6 miles)
Fresh prawns from off Cairns