Economic hard times, depression and diabetes

I know, I know

Easier said, than done doc. I have really gotten accustomed to the cozy feeling of my down comforter. But, I know if I want to be healthy I have to get myself back on my old work schedule. It really had my blood sugars in really good range and I felt so good during the day.

Here is sample schedule of what I am going to try and get back to doing everyday. This is what I used to do everyday while I was working.

7am: Blood sugar check
745am: Breakfast

9am: Blood sugar check

10am: Blood sugar check/ mid morning snack (yogurt or cottage cheese doublers, made by breakstones they really are delish)
12pm:  Lunch, Blood sugar check (Sandwich, or different kinds of low fat/carb soups I like progresso)
230pm: Blood sugar check
4pm:  Blood sugar check, Mid afternoon snack (yogurt, cottage cheese, apple or some other form of healthy snack)
630pm: Blood sugar check, Dinner
830pm: Blood sugar check, gym

9pm: Mid workout blood sugar check

10pm: Blood sugar check, Before bed snack (polly-o string cheese or strawberry protein shake) Moderate juvenation.org, chat with online buddies.
12pm: Blood sugar check, Bed

For me this is what works, and I know it does for sure because it has actually helped me lower my a1c last year by over 2.3 points. So, I am going to try my hardest to get back to a regular schedule this week and get my life back on track.

Have you been laid off? Has your diabetes care taken a turn for the worst because of it? I would like to hear from you to see how you are dealing with the economy and diabetes. Write your comments below.