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Histogram Sweater

Okay, it's really the Trip-Trap Jacket from Vivian Hoxbro, but it sure looks like a histogram plot to me:

I actually finished it several months ago, but there's something about wearing my own knits that freaks me out.  On the one hand, everyone notices and says nice things and on the other hand everyone notices and says nice things.  It makes me uncomfortable, I guess.  But, the sweater is warm and comfortable and I'll be wearing it again.

 

Goddess of the Type 2

I'm getting my blood checked every 3 months because of the big D.  The first 3 months after my diagnosis, I was very strict about what I put in my mouth.  It was a huge struggle, but my motivation was high - so I succeeded.

These last 3 months, not so much.  Oh, I still watch what I eat, but I'm quite a bit more lax about it.  For example, I have ice cream every now and again.  I even eat a cookie once in a while (though not often because they make my stomach hurt now).

So I was a little apprehensive about my blood test this morning.  I knew it wasn't going to be terrible, but I didn't expect this:

Test	Level	Normal
A1C	5.6	3.8-6.4
Cholesterol	113	1-200
Triglycerides	104	1-150
HDL	34	40-60
LDL	59	1-129

Let me just remind you that my A1C was 8.9 in September and 6.3 in November.  Am I rocking this thing or what?!!?