Record Keeping

As a writer, you'd think I'd be a better recordkeeper. I'm not. I'll check my blood sugar and go about my business without taking the time to write it down.

How much time does it really take, anyway? If I write it down then and there, it takes less time than to go through my blood sugar machine later and write it down, then try to remember what I did, what I ate, my insulin, etc.

I've tried everything, but nothing works. I bought a checkbook time blood sugar recordkeeper, but didn't use it. I've made my own. I've stuffed the charts that the doctor's office gives me in my blood sugar case. I just don't use it. Finally, I decided I needed some excitement, so I bought a really cute journal with pink pages from the dollar store. I figured I could journal my sugars, my insulin/carbs, etc.

I haven't done it!

I imagine other diabetics going to the doctor with the record books intact and just being perfect in their detail. I must be the only one who has to sit there in shame and say "I'm not a very good recordkeeper". The Dr. tells me I'm not the only one, but I believe I must be the worst.

My goal next time is to go in there with records and blow them away. Be prepared. Be organized. (A writer, organized?)

I'm challenging myself to do something major. I'm going to see if it really does only take 21 days to form a habit. I will attempt to write in my diabetes journal everyday. No more excuses!