I'm Alive

Hey everyone! Fear not..I am still alive! Things are just now starting to improve since my last post. I was super itchy for weeks. Yucky poison ivy really brought me down. I had to go back to my doctor this week and get another shot of pretisone. Although the predisone helps with all the side effects of poison ivy, it creates a new problem for me....higher blood sugars.

I am trying to be a responsible diabetic and keep a close watch on my blood sugars, but I am so tired of being responsible. That is horrible isn't it? I didn't ask for diabetes and I didn't ask for the responsibilities that come with it. I was just a chosen one. Grrr..Diabetes is such a bully!

My doctor said that my body is trying to fight off the poison but it is having a really hard time. Like I said in the past, type 1 is an autoimmune disease. This means the bodies immune system is also attacked by this disease. It is extremely easy for me to catch icky infections and really hard for me to get rid of them. So, if you are sick...please stay away :)

On a much happier note..my birthday is Sunday! I have been trying to get my husband to let me celebrate "me" all week, but so far he hasn't allowed it. Booo! My doctor gave me an insulin pen for my birthday, so I am pretty excited about that..although my endo probably won't be. Speaking of my endo...I have to make an appointment with him next week and have some test done. I really dislike my endo but my doctor insists that I be nice to him. I will keep you all updated on how that goes, maybe pray that God gives me patience.

Happy Weekend to you and Happy Birthday to Me!
-Kimberlee

Apple Griddle Cakes..yummy!


2large apples , peeled and finely chopped (Jonagold or Granny Smith)
2tsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2cup low carb baking mix
2tbsp SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, granulated
2tsp baking powder
1/2tsp ground cinnamon
1/4tsp salt
1medium eggs , slightly beaten
1 1/2cup whole milk
3tbsp vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1butter flavored cooking spray (optional)
1cup unsweetened applesauce (optional)

1 In a medium bowl, combine apples and lemon juice.
2 In another medium bowl, combine baking mix, SPLENDA, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3 In a small bowl combine egg, milk, and oil.
4 Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture and stir just until moistened (the batter should be lumpy). Gently fold in apple mixture.
5 Heat a lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat (until a few drops of water dance across the surface).
6 For each pancake, pour a scant 1/4 cup batter onto the hot griddle, spread batter into a 4-inch circle.
7 Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until pancakes are golden, turning to second sides when pancake surfaces are bubbly and edges are slightly dry, adding oil to griddle as necessary.
8 Serve warm. If desired, top with applesauce.