Doctor, Doctor, Doctor HOOOOOOOOOOO!

I had a doctor's appointment today.

Apparently he wanted to discuss my blood test.

He was not happy. My LDL went up, my total cholesterol went up, my A1c went up from the last time I saw him, and he seems generally unhappy that I'm not in the range to where the 'purists' think I should be.

My Diabetic Pharmacist however, she's pleased as punch. Since I started seeing her my A1c dropped by 1 point and my blood glucose levels became in line with a tighter control with an average below 130 mg/dL.

Doc is only seeing what's on the blood test.

I walked away with two more meds in my arsenal. Can't wait for my wife to get onto the same schedule as I am so I can exercise with her. I know that I am not reliant upon her to begin a regimen, but it sure makes it easier when you have a partner.

I get to see Doctor Ho (yes, really) in 3 months. I want to make him eat crow for his bad attitude.

Talking Soup

I make good soup.

If you didn’t know that about me, that’s my own fault and I’d like to rectify that.

Hello, I’m Gary, and I make good soup!

So, what does that have to do with the blog you’re currently reading? Well the issue is of focus, time management and output. It’s also about less specialization. I don’t need to manage three different blogs to be who I am.

Okay, so maybe the issue is that I’m tired of trying to maintain three different web presences with limited to no success. I don’t need three different faces to let everyone know that I’m as rich and hearty as my soup.

I’m jam-packed full of flavor!

There are times when my presence is light and mellow, offering a pleasant and happy distraction. There are also times when I’m heavy and overpowering, dragging you along for the ride. I’m also everywhere else on any given day. My flavor may change depending on the ingredients I have – as it should.

There’s a great deal of information and guidance about how to develop platforms and presence out on the web. Some of it contradicts one another. After analyzing all of the data that I’ve come across, the only solution that I can come up with is a rather clichéd adage put out by Sammy Davis Jr.

Which was also updated for the younger generation by 23 Skidoo.

As of today, I’m putting a plan in place to accomplish me being me.

Hi, I’m Gary: Writer, blogger, rpg gamer, console gamer, diabetic, step-father, husband, friend, confidant, proof-reader, smiler, frowner, eater, cook, baker, candy-taker, dancer, prancer, romancer, rhymer (no, wait, that’s someone else), foodie, ex-smoker, science-fiction/fantasy nut, storyteller, bread winner, digger, amateur philosopher, reader, psychologist, Landgrave of Charcuterie, Garde Manger and whole host of other things.

I make good soup.

New Link

I've been away for awhile.

I've been letting the Diabetes get to me. I'm finding myself going through fits of depression and mania regarding my condition.

My wife has been my anchor. I don't tell her often enough.

At any rate, I've found a new resource for me and I thought I'd share.

It's the National Diabetes Education Program sponsored by the CDC and the NIDDK.

I'm pretty excited about exploring the site.

Cheers!