Routine changes

We have started testing Buzz's glucose only once a day (instead of twice). This relieves a financial burden - seeing as how each test strip costs $1, we were spending between $2 and $5 a day on just testing his glucose levels. We just started this weekend and it has been going well so far - let's keep our fingers crossed (and knock on wood for good measure) that nothing happens to make us go back to multiple tests a day.

Also big news - Bella turned THREE on Saturday! We got her a cool dog house I saw on Gus's blog, but she doesn't seem to think it's so cool. But Buzz does, so that makes them even - Bella stole Buzz's stuffingless toys we got him for his birthday, and Buzz has stolen Bella's dog house. They are such good adopted siblings. :)

the birthday present!

so very unsure...

so i tried to coax her in using her favorite toy

'but mom, how am i supposed to get it?'

'C'mon, mom. Help me out!'

.....and she gave up.

*Update* Testing blood glucose

Testing blood glucose in the ear - WITH PICTURES:

1. Find a comfortable place. Buzz lays down on the couch while we do this to relax him. I've tried it with him sitting up and that never ever works.

(Okay, Mom... Let's go!)

Testing Blood Sugar

This morning I realized that I haven't been really keeping with my purpose for this blog - educating you about what we are learning through dealing with Buzz's diabetes.

So for today, I thought I could walk you through our steps as we test Buzz's blood glucose.