Health Matters and more

I had my first 6 month diabetes check up with the nurse on Friday. It was good news all round. My Hb1ac (background long term blood glucose level) is steadily falling as I manage my food intake and lose weight too. My BP is ok. Sugar levels good. Weight coming down steadily now - 1/2 lb to my first stone off with Slimming World! The nurse was very pleased at my progress. She tested my feet for circulation and sensitivity and they are fine - strong pulse and good reactions to the soft 'pricks' all round my toes and soles.
I have enjoyed the sunshine and warmer days we've had this week. Like a lot of people I feel brighter and more energised by sunshine. However last night and today the rain has taken its toll on my pains and I had a bad night last night. My sympathies to everyone suffering pain of any kind who find it worse when the weather changes.

Honey has also enjoyed the sunshine this week and has been quite frisky and lively. We have met her favourite doggy friend, Lenny, twice this week. He is a lurcher who has the same colouring as Honey and is almost her size. He is such a sweetheart and wags his tail so much his whole body wriggles with delight when he sees her. He squeaks in pleasure too. She goes all silly and leaps about when she sees him. They are just good friends and love to romp about together and run around. He also loves a good cuddle with me and I adore him and make a big fuss of him.

I am looking forward to a long summer of concerts and festivals, but could be faced with having to get a load of new clothes! I am now starting to wear clothes 2 sizes smaller than I was and could well be one or two sizes smaller yet by mid-summer!  Woo-hooo!
If you are slimming down too then good luck with it and stick at it!