My maintaining sugar levels proved harder than I thought, and I had no idea why.  I began following a much better diet, based on those books that I bought, and I was getting much more exercise.  But I would have these wild swings in levels.  Tara threatened to take my kit away from me if I didn't just stop it.  I said I was worried. My great grandfather had lost his legs and sight to diabetes.  She just shook her head.  How do I feel, she asked. I told her I feel fine, especially because I've lost a few pounds, and I am getting regular exercise.  So she told me to stop looking for trouble, or trouble would find me.  I agree with that somewhat, but you do have to be careful.  Health is the most important thing.  Without it, all the rest doesn't matter.  I did put the kit away for a few days, but ended up pulling it out again to check my levels.  This time I did it away from Tara.  She didn't know.  Surprisingly, my levels weren't up and down and all over the place.  Tara would say it's because I'm not worried and stressed and thinking about it all the time.  She is right about that.