Testing, testing

I was supposed to have a doctor’s appointment and test last week but it did not happen.  I will not go into why it did not happen except to say, “my bad.”
I must admit I did not realize the extent of the test.  For a start I need to fast.  That is not something I enjoy at the best of times but as I said to someone on the weekend, I never want food more then when I cannot have it.  And what the fasting includes is no coffee.  That is just cruel I reckon.
What gets me is that I need to be there at 10:15 for a 12 noon test.  The test will take 5 hours and I need someone to drive me home.
Anyway today is that day.  The test is taking x-rays to look at my arteries.  I admit I am pleased to be having this test.  I am wanting to get all sorts of testing done to determine if there is anything I need to deal with now.
It is as a result of getting tests done that I have found I have mild diabetes.  I have been getting daily blood readings and mostly it is in the 8’s.  Once it was over 10 and once it was just over 7.  I am being more careful about what I eat.  But what I do like is I can mostly eat what I have been but not overdo it.  I think that is doable.  Although I have really seen I should cut back on bread.
I will be glad when this is over though.  It seems the whole day is dedicated to something that I would prefer not to be doing but am glad to be doing.
Normally I would be involved in a get together tonight but this morning I decided it is better I do not rush to have all set up for tonight.  I have five other appointments before the weekend so I think I will have tonight off.