Just wanted to take this opportunity to give you a quick update on how well things are going. Over the last 2 1/2 weeks, I have be diligently following doctors' orders and doing everything (well almost everything) they have asked. I went in for a followup visit with the endocrinologist today and had a good report. With the combined insulin treatment and change in diet, my blood sugars levels have fallen from the 560 they were to ranges of 79 to 120. Can you believe the doctor even said we might be getting a little too low!?! Especially right before suppertime. I suggested that we add an afternoon snack; instead, she suggested lowering the morning dose of insulin. I tried!! Anyway, the doctor was smiling. She lifted the ban on my travel, so I'll be able to visit my parents over the July 4th holiday. I won't go back until 6 weeks at which time we'll do some bloodwork to see how the cholesterol and triglycerides are doing. Thanks to all who offered advice. Keep it coming. I'm still getting used to the idea of shots and all. Could use menu suggestions/recipe ideas as well. I have a good cookbook, but there are only so many ideas in it. Now that I actually feel better and have energy, let me know what Union Parish questions you may have. There are a couple of requests that I need to followup on and will be doing it soon. Looking forward to hearing from each of you. Roy Austin