Recently, I decided I needed to make exercising more of a priority in my life. It's a little embarrassing to admit that this is partially because I saw that commercial that says "a body in motion tends to stay in motion, while a body at rest tends to stay at rest." You know, the one that features elderly people. I think it's for some kind of medication. Anyways, I figure that getting fit and in shape now is going to help me in the long run - like being able to bounce back after having a baby, or being able to chase my grand kids around. Things like that.
One thing (basically the only thing) I really like about the omnipod pump is that I can suspend my insulin delivery while I'm exercising. It not only helps me by not having to have a snack before I exercise to prevent a low blood sugar, but also to not have to correct one later when I'm not TRULY hungry. Because doesn't having a snack beforehand (or afterward) kind of defeat the whole purpose of working out? One of the biggest struggles I have with losing weight is having an awesome workout in the morning and then going out that night thinking I can have as much beer and pizza as I want because "I worked out today."
No no.
And to me, having to eat to correct my blood sugar is no different.
For those of you wondering about the pump, it HAS gotten better. I haven't had any occlusions or "pod errors" for awhile now. I just feel like I knew I would when the doctors first started encouraging me to try it: I don't want something as important as insulin hanging off me all the time. It just feels in the way, like I'm literally wearing a spare pancreas on the outside of my body. It's a constant reminder that I AM different from everyone else, and I've never felt that way before. I don't care for that feeling much.
I go to the doctor next month (a new one, so I'm a little nervous) and I'll give you all an update on how that goes then.
Peace out.
Love,
Kalli
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