Season of Temptation

After three months on Metformin my A1C reading fell from 7.8 to 6.7. That's an improvement but still well above the danger zone for Type II diabetes. In the coming year I hope to make some lifestyle changes, continue with Metformin, and use technological aids to help drive the indicator down.

It doesn't help that the Christmas treats have started to arrive from friends and relatives.

They have absorbed the news about supply-chain disruptions and have conscientiously sent their gifts early.

The packages in the other room are calling with their siren songs and tempting smells. Without taking a bite I can feel the glucose rising....