Soccer

On Sunday my team and I lost to Portland four-nil.  I didn't really like that much.  It was a very hard game.  But managing my Diabetes was very easy and I didn't have a low.  In soccer this season I have had no lows at all during a match.  Two hours after the game is when I normally have them.  Yesterday I didn't have one though and that was because I had long acting carbs straight after the match which covered me longer than short acting would. We found this out by trial and error so it might not work for you as well as it does for me. 

Long time

Hi guys,  so long since I wrote anything.  I've been going well with the Diabetes. My HbA1c was 6.7 which is really really good.
I was sick the last two weeks so that has bean a struggle for Mum, Dad and I.  I'm recovering now and I'm going to play soccer on the weekend. 
For a tip for all the people out there that are struggling or that are sick my advice is just try your hardest and keep your head high. When your sick it may feel like it will never end but it will.  My Mum and Dad are great and they always are helping me whether I'm sick or not!!! I have to go now and do my Lantus injection.  Nick

Day 4 of Diabetes Blog Week - Fantasy Diabetes Device

My fantasy Diabetes Device would  be to lick a little bit of powder every morning. This would make your pancreas kick in and produce insulin for the day. You don't need to test or inject at all through the day and when you're sick you only need to test once a day!

Today is my 365th day of having diabetes. It's approximately 1,460 injections. Breaking record!!!!! :) I got a pair of Wild Goose 100% Australian sheepskin uggboots (knee high). No cold feet for me :XD

Day 3 of Diaberes Blog Week - One Thing To Improve

Every evening we have dinner at the same time, but often I'm still testing my blood glucose or injecting while every one else has already started eating.  I could probably inject earlier so I'm on time.  Normally I play until dinner time and its often irritating to stop and inject.  Diabetes is so boring cos its endless and in your face. 

Day 2 Diabetes Blog Week - One Good Thing!

Today I am writing about one thing I do well when it comes to diabetes.

Mum said I was really great at not sneaking food and at testing my blood glucose many times a day.
Dad said I was excellent at counting carbs and my sister said I was good at everything!

I think I'm good at knowing how many units of insulin to take. 

I didn't think I was good at anything at all because I hate diabetes, so I just thought I sucked at it. It's hard to feel good at something you really hate.

Day 1 of Diabetes Blog Week

Hi Everybody,

This week the diabetes blog that I recommend you read is A Shot in the Dark.  Click here to find it
www.ashotinthedark.blogspot.com

I like this blog because I identify with the kid in the blog and I think he's cool.  You should look at the last video he made. 

Looking forward to meeting new d-blog friends, Nicholas

The Beach

Hey guys,
Lately it's been raining heaps but we were able to fit in a quick trip to the beach.  It was warm but not warm enough to swim - heck this is South Australia! Hardy (my non-diabetic dog) almost got swept out to sea.  I personally thought it was hilarious how he got dunked by the wave.  Which makes me think of another story I'd like to tell...
A few months ago in Warrnambool a friend and I went bodyboarding.  We went about three quarters of the way out to the buoy.  Next minute we were past the buoy on our way to the Antarctica!!  We were in a huge rip.
Back on the beach, my Mum and my friend's Mum were yelling, running and crying.  They acted as if there was a shark behind us!  We didn't know what the heck was going on, we didn't even realise how dangerous the situation was. 
Next thing two lifesavers turn up and we finally clicked.  My arms were burning up from all the paddling.  By the time we got back in we were so tired we could have gone to bed. I felt like I'd just come out of the refrigerator. 
Fortunately my levels were a little bit higher to start with that morning so I didn't have a hypo.  Mum said I wasn't to go anywhere near water for the next month including the shower or bath!!!!! 

Sorry I didn't update my blog in a while.  I was going to shut it down.  Then I thought again. 

Check out my blog during the Diabetes Blog Week (May 14-20). Click here to see more www.bittersweetdiabetes.com

Hope you've all had a great week, Nick

Inspirational Blogger Award

Recently, my sister's best friend awarded me with the 'Inspirational Blogger Award.' Before I say anything else, I would like to thanks Lauren. It has really encouraged me getting this award.

To accept this gift, I must answer these questions, then pass the award onto someone else. Ok, here goes.

What's your all time favourite movie?
How To Train Your Dragon.

If you owned a stall, what would you sell?
Surf boards, BMX bikes and Cricket gear.

How much taller or shorter would you like to be?
I would like to be another two feet tall.

What's one talent or skill you don't have but have always wanted?
To be able to do a backflip whenever I want to.

Are you a morning person or a night person.
Night.

What's the biggest surprise you have ever had?
When my best friend, Taya, met us in Rome.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Flying.

What's a quirky habit of yours?
Riding a scateboard.

What's the skill you're most proud of?
Being able to get hatricks in cricket.

What was your best vacation ever?
Spending four days in Rome with my best friend, Taya.

Which modern convenience should never have been invented?
'R' rated movies.


Now, I would like to pass this blog award onto ........

Bri! From 'Diamonds and Pearls.' I find that her photography is awesome and very professional. I wish I could be as great a photographer as her. She is an inspiration to me.

To accept this award, Bri must post the following questions on her blog, with the answers. Plus, pass the award onto someone else. Here are the questions, Bri:

1. What is your favourite type of animal?
2. What colour do you hate the most?
3. What's your best hobby?
4. What was your favourite toy when you were three years old?
5. If you had a choice, what time would you wake up in the morning?
6. Would you watch an 'R,' rated movie late at night?
7. What's your favourite saying?
8. What's your favourite T.V. show?
9. What's your favourite subject at school?
10. If you could have dinner with one favourite person, who would it be?

Thanks again to Lauren for giving me this award.

what can I do.

Hi guys I have a problem with my blog.  It says I have nine followers but when I go to (View Blog) at the top of the page it only shows me seven. So I was wondering if someone would know what to do.
So to get back to diabetes well I'm feeling great and it is only annoying to me if I'm doing something and I have to test or inject.  It doesn't hurt any more to inject or test unless I'm tired or pissed off but besides that it is great.  I hope all the diabetics are feeling as great as me and my followers too.

So ..... yeah ..... :P

Hi Guys,

I have put in a new poll so you can vote on my blog and tell me if it's informative, awesome, interesting, or stupid. so yeah ....

Lately I have been going pretty well but a while ago I was very tired and if you're tired it makes things a lot more painful ... literally! So I advise you not to get tired whilst putting insulin into your body, mate.

Ummm, OK - hopefully Mom will let me buy a new phone for $50 in K'mart, because Marlee, Izi's best friend, bought one there.

Hope everyone out there that looks at my blog that has type one diabetes is feeling well. And all those normal ones as well, of course! Like ... some of my friends :) sorry, can't name anyone. he he he.

Nick

Now imagine....

Now, imagine if you were this man.  If I was this man I would poo my pants because it would make me feel like soooo scared.  I hope none of you guys have come sooooooo close to dying.  It makes me think twice before I go and swim out deep, but a shark has not been sighted in Warrnambool for 45 years so that makes me feel a little better but not much.  I hope the people that have diabetes are feeling good today because I am feeling great.  If you are not you should watch a movie or some TV and if you do not like that you can also play soccer or cricket.  If that does not help then I really do not know what would.  I just bought a new watch from K'mart so that is good for me anyway.  You could also swim at the beach if you live near it.  I DO.  Good for me.  HAHAHA.  That was fun - I want to do it again.  No silly .  Why not ?  OK I'll stop the act.

Going well

Hi guys.  I know I haven't updated my blog for a long time but I've felt well for sooooooooo long I haven't had anything to write about.  I am very well and I've gotton used to all the pricking of my fingers to test how high my glucose is and I've also got used to the insulin.  Sometimes I even give myself one shot of insulin in the morning if I'm having pancakes, which I'm having this morning so that will be very yummy.  I'm also having a friend over for a play this afternoon.  On friday I went to watch my sister act in cats which is about stray cats.  It was awsome to watch and I got to see some friends of mine at the performance too. 

Friend

Today I was 10.7 at morning tea so I was not aloud any carbs. Instead I had some salami,cheese,avo and ham.  At lunch I was 5.7 so eating all those non carbs was really good.  Today a friend is coming over for a couple of days which is great because I have not seen her in two months.  She will come for three days.  I do not know why she is coming for such a short time. I think the reason I have not seen her is because she lives 12 hours away.  Here name is Janie and she is awesome!!!!  Janie will arrive at 2.00pm today. 

No needles!

Yesterday I ran out of needles Accu-check Mobile tester and so I had to prick myself with a really painful needle and I was not too impressed.  Today Mum got some needles which was great.  I did not tell you me and Mum got the wrong needles in the first place, so that was not a great start.

Eye test

Today I had my eyes tested to see if they were bleeding.  I know what your thinking, that sounds terrible but it is not too bad.  What they meant is that when you get diabetes, if your levels are too high too often it can lead to blindness.  But it would have to be very bad and very poor control.  You can't see it unless it is really bad and then your vision will be bad in other words blurry.  The good thing is that it does not hurt.  Now I have to go because I can barely keep my eyes open.

No morning injection!

Just lately they said I do not need to do my morning insulin, if my lunch time levels are okay.  The paediatrician said I am only taking half the amount of insulin for my body weight. I thought that they were going to bump my insulin dose up my body is making enough at the moment which is great. So now I do three injections a day.

Arrived!

Hi guys,  I have just got my medical necklace today and it is awesome.  I have waited for three weeks and finally I got it.  I will try and post a picture for you because the one I already have is a too small and mine is much cooler than the one on my blog.

All this darn pricking...

One of my friends is coming over for a play but I have to test to see if I can have some of the yummy muffins my sister made.  I am very annoyed that I have to prick my self before I can eat the muffins but at least I can eat afterwards.  Don't you think by now they would have come up with some type of cure for diabetes.  Dar yes!!! They should of come up with sum sort of cure?

Medical Necklace

Soon I am getting a necklace so if I had a very bad hypo and couln't tell anyone that I was diabetic and I went to hospital they would read the back of it and know I need insulin.  The necklace will be here on Friday I hope but it is already overdue by two weeks which is very annoying!

My new tester

I've just been given a new tester called Accu-check Mobile.  It does not hurt at all when I prick my finger and so I do much more checking of my blood. This helps me have a stable blood sugar more often because I can adjust my eating and insulin.  It gives me more of a normal life and I can almost do what I used to ...but I still do not play soccer and basketball but maybe this term I will.  I am getting a case to hold my Accu-check mobile so I can have it on my side.