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

[karen8967]

Finally managed to get back on here...I have new laptop which just wouldn't let me sign in...changed my password so many times...then realised this morning I had been forgetting to press the 'save changes' button...honestly what a dunce...woke to a 5.7

Nice to see you back bubbsie

 

[karen8967]

Thanks. Since you asked, here is a before and after pic I put together a few weeks ago.

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Well done goonergal you look fantastic

 

[eggs11]

Haven't been on here for a few days but in a nutshell I had over those days: 6, 6.1, 5.7 and today 5.1.
I'm putting today's reading down to replacing breakfast and dinner yesterday with a green smoothie - I find it helpful when I don't feel like a proper fasting day.
@Goonergal - love your before and after pic - absolutely amazing, what a star!
@DJC3 haven't gone back through all the posts, but did I see you mention a run of 5s? Yay!

 

[geefull]

good morning all hope you are enjoying Bank Holiday Monday!

@Goonergal looking good

4.8 today

Not too bad but the highest for a couple of months for me - there are a few factors that may have contributed.

overdoing the lovely rhubarb for pudd. yesterday (hopefully not)

stress - waiting for yet another bill, this time for getting the fence at mum's fixed to keep the sheep out. Also it's getting nearer to our hols. and Air France are currently staging strikes

DP - we had a large mid afternoon dinner yesterday so I didn't really have anything for tea/supper, my fasting reading tends to be higher if I don't eat at teatime/suppertime.

A funny night, I slept ok but was very warm during the night and am sneezing this morning.

 

[NewTD2]

5.8

 

[ianpspurs]

Not too bad but the highest for a couple of months for me - there are a few factors that may have contributed.
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@geefull Sorry to hear your fbg is higher than normal. It is interesting to learn what impacts other people negatively, especially those with excellent control. Hope numbers fall again soon - I want to match you at your best not on an off day Interesting that your bg is higher if you eat main meal in the evening. I had a meal I enjoy greatly last evening but wasn't happy with 5.4 @ 2 hrs so will try this at lunchtime before ditching it from our repertoire! Granted your impact is on fasting but I don't want to ditch barbeque ribs without a fight

 

[Cumberland]

Thanks. Since you asked, here is a before and after pic I put together a few weeks ago.

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Well done @Goonergal tremendous effort good to see your hard work rewarded x

 

[Cumberland]

4.6
Have a good day peeps

 

[karen8967]

4.6
Have a good day peeps

Oooo careful cumbs x

 

[HarryBeau]

Nice to see you back bubbsie

Thanks Karen...almost given up but decided to have one more go.

 

[Mal37]

good morning all hope you are enjoying Bank Holiday Monday!

@Goonergal looking good

4.8 today

Not too bad but the highest for a couple of months for me - there are a few factors that may have contributed.

overdoing the lovely rhubarb for pudd. yesterday (hopefully not)

stress - waiting for yet another bill, this time for getting the fence at mum's fixed to keep the sheep out. Also it's getting nearer to our hols. and Air France are currently staging strikes

DP - we had a large mid afternoon dinner yesterday so I didn't really have anything for tea/supper, my fasting reading tends to be higher if I don't eat at teatime/suppertime.

A funny night, I slept ok but was very warm during the night and am sneezing this morning.

WOW! I didn't think that Type 2's ever got fasting numbers that low? I thought it was only Type 1's. I have been in the 5's for the very first time this past fortnight ... 5.6 today ... but should I be aiming lower???

 

[DJC3]

Thanks Karen...almost given up but decided to have one more go.

Don’t give up Bubbsie glad you’re giving it another go.

 

[dunelm]

Another day in paradise here. 4.8 today - snap @ziggy_w . S@dunelm perfect idea to have a family get together and raise money for charity.

Thanks @ianpspurs, we have been doing this every May bank holiday for a good number of years now. Lakes next year

 

[Prem51]

WOW! I didn't think that Type 2's ever got fasting numbers that low? I thought it was only Type 1's. I have been in the 5's for the very first time this past fortnight ... 5.6 today ... but should I be aiming lower???

5s are fine. Some T2s do get consistently in the 4s, but we are all different. I average around 6.3 and I'm happy with that.
I would love to be in the 5s too, but as long as I'm not over 7 I think that's ok for me.

 

[JohnEGreen]

5.3 this morning.

 

[Mal37]

5s are fine. Some T2s do get consistently in the 4s, but we are all different. I average around 6.3 and I'm happy with that.
I would love to be in the 5s too, but as long as I'm not over 7 I think that's ok for me.

Aww thank you so much for putting my mind at rest Prem51. I was always in the 7's and 8's until a fortnight ago, so have been feeling quite good .. until I read that it can be even lower. It's taken two years to achieve 5's !!!

 

[ianpspurs]

I was always in the 7's and 8's until a fortnight ago, so have been feeling quite good .. until I read that it can be even lower. It's taken two years to achieve 5's !!!

@Mal37 you are doing very well so relax. It has taken me 3 years to get where I am. It is a slow process evaluating what the balance is between fuelling exercise and controlling bg levels. It is also a moving target as the body is highly entrepreneurial and adapts quickly so the balance changes. The trend is down so all is good

 

[Mal37]

@Mal37 you are doing very well so relax. It has taken me 3 years to get where I am. It is a slow process evaluating what the balance is between fuelling exercise and controlling bg levels. It is also a moving target as the body is highly entrepreneurial and adapts quickly so the balance changes. The trend is down so all is good

Thank you for your encouragement ianspurs. It all helps

 

[DJC3]

@ianpspurs no, G&T is not too girlie. It’s a sophisticated man’s drink so suits you very well!
My dad used to drink it and he wasn’t in the slightest bit girlie. He also drank an awful lot of champagne and very good reds and lived to a ripe old age. Enjoy your G&T in the sunshine, nothing better.

 

[flexi06]

Aww thank you so much for putting my mind at rest Prem51. I was always in the 7's and 8's until a fortnight ago, so have been feeling quite good .. until I read that it can be even lower. It's taken two years to achieve 5's !!!

Wow 2 years - 10/10 for perseverance, remembering this will help me in my impatient quest for lower numbers.