Life's a climb. But the view is great.

ChasingSunshine

Think you are right that all the small savings are still savings and they add up over time.

Just a heads up about the eye test. If your sugar levels have been changing rapidly recently then it can take a few weeks for your eyes to settle down. I know when one of my friends was diagnosed he was told not to change his prescription for a while as the change in sugar levels on their own can cause blurred vision that gets better as the diabetes is controlled. Maybe mention it when you have your eye test as they may say to come back again for a repeat soon rather than new glasses.

Know it is really hard to stick to the diabetes diet and lifestyle but you had great success before. A little controversial but maybe build in occasional small cheats so that 90% or more of your diet is good and you are less likely to sabotage yourself. Its like having a tiny amount of 'fun money' in the budget so can blow that and not the whole month. Are your family on board - keeping treats out of the house, getting out for a walk with you etc? It makes a massive difference and as you saw with the first two months Diabetes can be reversed but its very very hard.

Sorry if any of this came out the wrong way or if it sounds like I am preaching (know I probably do) but have seen it both ways some people who are just living a healthy lifestyle and don't even really have the diabetes label anymore and a few who have had horrible complications I wouldn't wish on anyone

Reb2016

I'm with you on the TV Narola1976, I couldn't go without my TV package, and I think it's important to have some treats or it will be really difficult to stay on the debt free way of life.

I also hear you on the food, I've been terrible lately and know that I must turn it around or it will affect my health, but you can do it, you just to get into the right mindset, and you've do it before so that proves you can do it again, just believe that.

Reb

Narola1976

ChasingSunshine wrote: »

Think you are right that all the small savings are still savings and they add up over time.

Just a heads up about the eye test. If your sugar levels have been changing rapidly recently then it can take a few weeks for your eyes to settle down. I know when one of my friends was diagnosed he was told not to change his prescription for a while as the change in sugar levels on their own can cause blurred vision that gets better as the diabetes is controlled. Maybe mention it when you have your eye test as they may say to come back again for a repeat soon rather than new glasses.

Thanks for your message. Yes, am fully aware of the usual need to wait until my prescription settled but I was struggling to work on the PC and I could not drive which was impacting on my work as the main earner. I was then spending loads on my DD's bus fare to get her to school in the next town so in the end my optician who I have been with for 10 years and I agreed I would have fortnightly tests to start (free) and buy a £20 pair of glasses whenever I needed to..it was cheaper than paying bus fare at £30 per week for DD and forking out for taxis for work. So I am on my 3rd pair of glasses since May. Considering I paid £260 for my last pair before diagnosis I think I haven't done too badly. I love my £20 frame! And intend to keep it going forward provided they can cope with my prescription

Know it is really hard to stick to the diabetes diet and lifestyle but you had great success before. A little controversial but maybe build in occasional small cheats so that 90% or more of your diet is good and you are less likely to sabotage yourself. Its like having a tiny amount of 'fun money' in the budget so can blow that and not the whole month. Are your family on board - keeping treats out of the house, getting out for a walk with you etc? It makes a massive difference and as you saw with the first two months Diabetes can be reversed but its very very hard.

My family are very supportive - I am my own worst enemy. I was doing fine until we went on holiday, just giving in once caused an avalanche. Some people of which I think I am one - can't cheat even a little because I can't pull myself back. The other thing of course is that if you want to be MSE things like pasta and bread are great for the budget, but not good for your health. No, I have to be fully strict and remember I need to be like a vegan/vegetarian - they don't decide "oh well today I feel like eating chicken"... or I fell off the wagon and had a steak" because it is a lifestyle for them. I need to get to that point where its a lifestyle for me - a true way of eating that has nothing to do with diets per se.

Sorry if any of this came out the wrong way or if it sounds like I am preaching (know I probably do) but have seen it both ways some people who are just living a healthy lifestyle and don't even really have the diabetes label anymore and a few who have had horrible complications I wouldn't wish on anyone

Absolutely not, Chasing Sunshine. I really value you taking the time to respond to me. Thank you. I need some stern talking to as yes, the consequences for diabetes being out of control is HORRENDOUS.

Moving on to a more pleasant subject, I was really happy to see in the school newletter I had won £25 in DD's PTA raffle. So looking forward to that check in the post soon.

My £20 has paid out from Prolific - no problems using Circle for the payment and it is on its way to my bank account.

Also selling two CD racks and so shall make £12 tomorrow.

Nothing more to say, so I shall end off here and spend some time cheering you on in your diaries!

ChasingSunshine

No worries, just said I would say it but you have it all well in hand which is good.

Well done on the raffle win!

DrSpendLittle

Hiya, just dropping by to wave hello and see how things are. Hope all is well x