I don't measure my blood sugar daily. I actually refuse to do it because I don't want to let diabetes have that big a footprint in my life. But I do get my a1c checked every six months and I do follow a healthy living program with diet and exercise and resilience goals. I spend time hiking, resistance training, interval training. I weigh myself every week and I try to cook healthy meals, especially supper. I do my big eating between 10am and 3pm when I'm going to use up the calories and carbs. I don't drink sugary drinks like orange juice or sports drinks anymore. I try to keep my a1c under 7 so I don't have to take meds. That's kind of the understanding I have with doctor as long as I'm doing healthy living program. I also don't take medications for diabetes. I also have my eyes looked at every year. So I am considered uncomplicated diabetic at this time. But I don't check my blood sugar daily. I just couldn't deal with the meter, strips, and needles. It was too much and it made me too anxious. It was too much for me. We do have to take care of our mental health too.

Hello @ihatediabetes It's been awhile since we have heard from you with your camping, hiking stories. I hope that all is well with you. Have you climbed any new mountains lately (metaphorically or physically)? Teresa

Hi, @ihatediabetes - just wanted to check in with you and see how things are going these days with your diabetes?

Thanks for asking. I have follow up with endocrinology on October. I developed skin sores on my legs but nobody told me why. But I got antibiotic cream for them. I asked it they are from diabetes but they told me that they aren't skin cancer. Good news. Dermatology residents work with mayo consultants. And they are looking through these lights to see if spots are skin cancer. Well they are not skin cancer but I don't know if diabetes causes skin lesions. I am training off and on for 5k. I am trying to exercise but uber driving a lot so I sit in car. Eating pretty healthy for supper but I still like breakfast sandwiches from Caribou or Starbucks. But doing better little by little.