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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

Good morning all. Unfortunately, the flu is still not gone, but better. Thanks, @Granny_grump_, @SueJB and @DJC3 for your very kind wishes.

Was really afraid that my blood sugars would be up due to the flu and also because I haven't been able to exercise for a couple of weeks now. I tried to compensate by having an early dinner and nothing thereafter, which I am sure has helped somewhat -- but blood sugars generally are still around 0.5 to 1.0 mmol higher than usual.

@Goonergal -- My experience with having more protein, especially at night, is very similar. My fasting blood sugars go up a bit, usually to the mid 5s.

@HarrisonK -- What you are experiencing is the dawn effect. In the morning before we get up our bodies releases a number of hormones including cortisol, adrenalin, growth hormone and glucagon to get us ready for the next day. These hormones lead to an increase in blood sugar, which is normally counterbalanced by insulin. However, if we don't produce insulin (enough) or are insulin-resistant, this process doesn't work correctly and blood sugar rises noticeably. For me, it took about half a year until the dawn effect became less pronounced.

Before I forget, blood sugars were 5.4 this morning.
 
ziggy_w said:
Good morning all. Unfortunately, the flu is still not gone, but better. Thanks, @Granny_grump_, @SueJB and @DJC3 for your very kind wishes.

Was really afraid that my blood sugars would be up due to the flu and also because I haven't been able to exercise for a couple of weeks now. I tried to compensate by having an early dinner and nothing thereafter, which I am sure has helped somewhat -- but blood sugars generally are still around 0.5 to 1.0 mmol higher than usual.

@Goonergal -- My experience with having more protein, especially at night, is very similar. My fasting blood sugars go up a bit, usually to the mid 5s.

@HarrisonK -- What you are experiencing is the dawn effect. In the morning before we get up our bodies releases a number of hormones including cortisol, adrenalin, growth hormone and glucagon to get us ready for the next day. These hormones lead to an increase in blood sugar, which is normally counterbalanced by insulin. However, if we don't produce insulin (enough) or are insulin-resistant, this process doesn't work correctly and blood sugar rises noticeably. For me, it took about half a year until the dawn effect became less pronounced.

Before I forget, blood sugars were 5.4 this morning.
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Get well soon
 
Morning all. 7.2 at 9ish am. Going down each day but would be happier below 7.0. Pouring with rain here. Hubby went out early for eye appointment at the local clinic and is still waiting as staff have not arrived due to partial closure of M6 motorway. Apparently road works that were supposed to be finished by 6am are still ongoing. Put your wellies on and enjoy your day one and all. :)
 
ziggy_w said:
Good morning all. Unfortunately, the flu is still not gone, but better. Before I forget, blood sugars were 5.4 this morning.
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Great testament to everything you have done in the past to be able to fight flu so well and maintain very respectable fbg. Even more praiseworthy is your cheery attitude and time to spare to thank other people. GBY @ziggy_w hope all is well soon
 
ziggy_w said:
Good morning all. Unfortunately, the flu is still not gone, but better. Thanks, @Granny_grump_, @SueJB and @DJC3 for your very kind wishes.

Was really afraid that my blood sugars would be up due to the flu and also because I haven't been able to exercise for a couple of weeks now. I tried to compensate by having an early dinner and nothing thereafter, which I am sure has helped somewhat -- but blood sugars generally are still around 0.5 to 1.0 mmol higher than usual.

@Goonergal -- My experience with having more protein, especially at night, is very similar. My fasting blood sugars go up a bit, usually to the mid 5s.

@HarrisonK -- What you are experiencing is the dawn effect. In the morning before we get up our bodies releases a number of hormones including cortisol, adrenalin, growth hormone and glucagon to get us ready for the next day. These hormones lead to an increase in blood sugar, which is normally counterbalanced by insulin. However, if we don't produce insulin (enough) or are insulin-resistant, this process doesn't work correctly and blood sugar rises noticeably. For me, it took about half a year until the dawn effect became less pronounced.

Before I forget, blood sugars were 5.4 this morning.
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Hope you ‘ll get well soon ️
 
SueJB said:
Thanks, some very interesting and complex info
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You are most welcome. BTW, eggs seemed to have a big effect in those abstracts so in the interests of science (and having 9 chickens all laying huge eggs) I tried it out. .4 rise @ 1 hr and .2 at 2 hrs so all good for me.
My wife has just taken about 4 dozen eggs to an over 70s club her mother runs. Apparently, free eggs motivate over 70s to move like Usain Bolt!
 
Granny_grump_ said:
Can't be smug myself I'm at 6.8 @ 8.45 had a homemade curry with vegetable rice followed by berries and cream halfscoop of ice cream . It had to be this icecream
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Update to this mornings BG At lunchtime I had 2 slices bacon 1 bratwurst sausage 1 egg and 1 toast cup tea, my BG readings 2 hours later are 4.5. Plus half hour walk with dog! K
 
ianpspurs said:
You are most welcome. BTW, eggs seemed to have a big effect in those abstracts so in the interests of science (and having 9 chickens all laying huge eggs) I tried it out. .4 rise @ 1 hr and .2 at 2 hrs so all good for me.
My wife has just taken about 4 dozen eggs to an over 70s club her mother runs. Apparently, free eggs motivate over 70s to move like Usain Bolt!
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@ianpspurs i eat eggs every day and I'm over 70 and I can assure you I don't move like Usain Bolt! K
 
ziggy_w said:
Good morning all. Unfortunately, the flu is still not gone, but better. Thanks, @Granny_grump_, @SueJB and @DJC3 for your very kind wishes.

Was really afraid that my blood sugars would be up due to the flu and also because I haven't been able to exercise for a couple of weeks now. I tried to compensate by having an early dinner and nothing thereafter, which I am sure has helped somewhat -- but blood sugars generally are still around 0.5 to 1.0 mmol higher than usual.

@Goonergal -- My experience with having more protein, especially at night, is very similar. My fasting blood sugars go up a bit, usually to the mid 5s.

@HarrisonK -- What you are experiencing is the dawn effect. In the morning before we get up our bodies releases a number of hormones including cortisol, adrenalin, growth hormone and glucagon to get us ready for the next day. These hormones lead to an increase in blood sugar, which is normally counterbalanced by insulin. However, if we don't produce insulin (enough) or are insulin-resistant, this process doesn't work correctly and blood sugar rises noticeably. For me, it took about half a year until the dawn effect became less pronounced.

Before I forget, blood sugars were 5.4 this morning.
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@ziggy_w This old head needs an overhaul I'd quite forgotten about protein,I've been eating mostly protein meals for the two meals per day I do eat lunch and evening meal will try and cut down and see what the outcome is! K
 
Bubbsie said:
Once my experiment is completed & proves edible Sue... happy to share a photo & recipe...to be going on with a photo of Harry (beau) to keep you going;)
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@Bubbsie would like your cake recipe when you've perfected it Bubbsie,your Photo of Harry is such a hangdog look K
 
Keesha said:
Good morning all. Am really confused with my readings this morning. First reading was 4.8, then poked again it it reads 6.1, third time was 5.8. All different numbers within a minute. Does this happen to anyone?
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Don't tell anyone else ... but yes. I would average them or ignore the highest one, if it is way out of trend with no obvious, explanation and average the other two.
 
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@Keesha average would be what 5.5 not a bad reading or just ignore everything after the first reading a nice winning 4.8 then.

@Granny_grump_ thanks for the sympathy raised my BS from 5.6 to 8.4 but I did enjoy it one thing I can't resist and daughter knew that when she bought it :)
 
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