update on GD

I saw a diabetic counselor today. All in all, not too exciting. She advised I eat more meat and veggies...blah blah blah...I am allowed to eat carbs/starches, but to a minimum. She suggested I eat whole wheat toast instead of cereal for breakfast cuz the cereal may have unwanted sugars and digests too quickly leaving my tummy empty...wanting more food. But toast? She also wants me to eat brocoli and green beans. Am I in prison? And the portions of carbs. I'm allowed is rediculous...basically the same as Ellie.

So what foods am I supposed to stay away from? No pastries! No juices! No pudding-like, creamy chocolate! Argh! Basically, stay away from simple sugars...desserts! God is punishing me.

In addition to a bland diet, my poor little fingers will be pricked 4 times a day to be checked for the level of glucose in my blood. I seriously hope it's not 4 times a day. I assumed 3. Will have to clarify this one with the doctor. Sigh...it was a bit painful, but I guess it's not as bad as having to give myself insulin shots.

I can handle this...I can handle this...I can handle this...
time to check my blood.