Walking the Walk

[kevin_standlee]

This morning, I went for a short walk before breakfast in the hope that it would bring my blood sugar down below 110 (didn't work; 115), and a longer one after breakfast to again reduce blood sugar below 140 (didn't work; 145). That's what I get for skipping my daily walks twice in the past week. The effect of exercise is cumulative but it also stops working pretty quickly.

As it supposed to rain tomorrow, I got out and took a longer (6 km) walk out around Quarry Lakes Park late this afternoon. It was a bit later than I wanted, too, as it had become dark and cool enough for the mosquitoes to come out, and that's not pleasant at all. But I got the walk done.

Spring appears to be springing a little prematurely here, as I'm showing all the signs of hay fever. Unfortunately, I can't take antihistamines anymore because they raise blood pressure; otherwise, I'd be turning to Actifed.

Comments

[cogitationitis.livejournal.com]

Antihistamines don't raise blood pressure, decongestants do. I'd suggest generic Claritin (loratidine). It's not quite as effective as some antihistamines, but it doesn't cause drowsiness, and lasts 24 hours. It also works better if you take it every day during the season. If you prefer a prescription, there's several options: many insurances cover loratidine, as well as Zyrtec, or Allegra. (Allegra is related to Seldane, but safer.)