Alaskan Cruise Day One
I am sabotaging myself. On this trip to Alaska I have left behind both my blood glucose meter and my continuous glucose monitor. This must mean that psychologically I am in denial and have subconsciously taken a vacation not only from the work a day world but from diabetes.
Not to worry , though. I have an extra meter in my luggage. As for the CGM, I have an extra sliver of metal and plastic inserted in my abdomen for no reason. It's sending signals but they're not being received. (Not a metaphor for anything.) Again, no worries. I'll pull it out of my side and drop it into my toiletry kit when we get to the hotel.
We, my wife Helen and I, are on the way to Alaska for a seven day cruise. It was in the airport in L.A. that I discovered that the CGM was missing as I prepared to empty my pockets for the metal detector. Later, on the layover in Seattle I wanted to check my levels (not having a CGM available) but couldn't find my meter. Two "oh, shit" moments within two hours. Funny that at the moment I realized each item was missing I could picture exactly where each was. The CGM is on the bureau in our bedroom and the meter is on the bar between the kitchen and the den, where it usually is. Why is it that I don't have the same locational insight when other items go missing? Like my car keys? Or airline tickets? Or my checkbook?
Soon we'll be landing in Anchorage and checking into our hotel. Maybe we'll watch the Notre Dame game before walking around a bit and taking some photos. I wonder if we'll be able to see Russia from our room?
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Notre Dame won. Can't see Russia from here. They have a Walmart.
Not to worry , though. I have an extra meter in my luggage. As for the CGM, I have an extra sliver of metal and plastic inserted in my abdomen for no reason. It's sending signals but they're not being received. (Not a metaphor for anything.) Again, no worries. I'll pull it out of my side and drop it into my toiletry kit when we get to the hotel.
We, my wife Helen and I, are on the way to Alaska for a seven day cruise. It was in the airport in L.A. that I discovered that the CGM was missing as I prepared to empty my pockets for the metal detector. Later, on the layover in Seattle I wanted to check my levels (not having a CGM available) but couldn't find my meter. Two "oh, shit" moments within two hours. Funny that at the moment I realized each item was missing I could picture exactly where each was. The CGM is on the bureau in our bedroom and the meter is on the bar between the kitchen and the den, where it usually is. Why is it that I don't have the same locational insight when other items go missing? Like my car keys? Or airline tickets? Or my checkbook?
Soon we'll be landing in Anchorage and checking into our hotel. Maybe we'll watch the Notre Dame game before walking around a bit and taking some photos. I wonder if we'll be able to see Russia from our room?
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Notre Dame won. Can't see Russia from here. They have a Walmart.
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Comment by nel on September 17, 2011 at 6:57pm
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Hi Terry ..have not heard from you for a while ..we are off for supper ..will continue reading about your Alaska cruise ..have fun the cruise way :)
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Comment by jrtpup on September 17, 2011 at 9:26pm -
Have a great trip Terry! Do you think Alaska is far enough to cause an 'out of range' on your CGM? LOL I feel for you, I feel naked without mine!
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Comment by Gerri on September 17, 2011 at 11:21pm -
Have a fabulous time! Hope you see whales.
I didn't forget any supplies for our trip this summer only because I neurotically checked at least 10 times before we left the house. Insulin, extra vials & Frio wallet--check. Syringes in carry on--check. Jelly beans stashed in purse, carry on, suitcase--check. Syringes, extra meter & batteries--check. Rx in case needed--check. Extras in husband's suitcase just in case mine was lost--check. So worried about D stuff that I left my passport behind! Fortunately, we only got 10 miles when it dawned on me that I didn't have my passport.
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Comment by Terrie on September 18, 2011 at 12:41am -
Yikes!! Thank Goodness that you had another meter up your sleeve. Okay, in your luggage. I would have freaked. I do not leave home without my Diabetes paraphenalia in my purse. I did that an adequate amount of times during the years. Okay only once recently. I did forget to take extra strips on a trip. Doh!
Anyways, Best Wishes for a Super Duper trip to you and Helen. I'm sure that you two deserve it. Enjoy!
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