Jaymie Kukowski of Internal Medicine Associates is my newest Dietician.
As most of you know I have had Chronic Kidney Disease for the last ten years. Up until a month ago I had received no treatment. My new Nephrologist, Ganesh Shenoy, took immediate action. He immediately set up a consultation with his Renal Dietician, Andrea Olds. I have been following her protocol since May 2, 2912… Wonderful doctor and dietician.
Doctor Shenoy revealed – for the first time – that I am diabetic. Huge shock for me. He called his associate Doctor Victor Luna and arranged an emergency Saturday appointment. I am so blessed to have found these dedicated medical professionals. Definitely an answer to my prayers. Once Doctor Luna completed our first consultation he referred me to my second Dietician, Jaymie Kukowski. I am just home from my initial meeting with Jaymie and I now feel a new empowerment and much increased hope for my future.
Dietician Kukowski made several adjustments to my previous nutritional plan (Renal) and told us to increase our daily exercise to a minimum of one hour. In the past we thought thirty minutes a day was sufficient – we were WRONG! I also have a new glucose testing regimen, that will provide much more helpful information.
If you too are dealing with the special requirements of diabetes, I would love to hear your success stories and learn of any special recipes that you enjoy. Please share in the “comment” area or email me direct. Thanks
I am not treating this subject as “Healing”. I am choosing to keep firmly in my brain the following: “I am an elite athlete, under the supervision of four licensed personal fitness trainers. Everything I do in the future is training to increase my level of fitness”… Please pray for my continued improvement. What the heck. I just started this BLOG and I want it to be a long one. ;O)
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May 10, 2012 @ 17:03:28
Keep up the good work! lol Rick
May 11, 2012 @ 11:17:03
Just so you know the medical powers to be keep lowing the # that labels you a diabetic. That way then everyone in the USA at some point will be labeled a diabetic. The “good” number used to be 130 now it is 100. FYI
May 11, 2012 @ 11:34:50
Thank you Jan. I did not know they changed the number. I guess it reminds me of the old school days when some of the teachers graded on the curve. Either way I do believe my new nutrition plan will lower my sky-high triglyceride number, reduce my high “BMI” and in general make me a more fit person… I appreciate you reading and responding. Happy Friday…
May 11, 2012 @ 14:22:38
I remember when you went to your first Doctor about your CKD and how from then on just felt that they didn’t look at you as an individual with a wife, 4 daughters and many many grandchildren. It wasn’t very personal the care you were receiving from them. And it bothered all of us and I even tried to find you a new better one. That did’nt happen. But God did answer your/our prayers with this team of SMART, CARing Docs!! Thank you God, for putting them in my Dad’s life. Because you know who to take wisdom and advice when it’s given and you are doing so much better now. I can tell you are really living the changes in your diet and excersize with Mom. I’m so glad now she is retired and home with you to make sure you are doing your best. And Mom feels better too. Keep up the good walks and bike rides and enjoy your lighter meals. It’s paying off and I’m praying for you every day Dad. I want you to see Lucy Jo walk down the isle one day or maybe even be in her first movie! Hehe….I love you, Alicia.
May 11, 2012 @ 14:43:08
I love what you wrote Alicia. It is hard to see my keyboard because of the tears in my eyes. I agree. Thank you Lord. Love right to you…