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

[DJC3]

Morning all. I’m not good today. Physically battered but emotionally struggling.
After a tough day yesterday I caught up with some friends. The wine was flowing. I felt fine but stood up and immediately the blood went from my head and then my legs and I fell flat on my face. That has never happened to me before in my life.
I’m scarred, bruised, scared, embarrassed. It’s a lesson learned. I’m so upset. I’ve been doing so well for 2 months and I go and do something stupid!
Oh and 6.5 to add insult to injury.

Oh no! Must have been horrible for you. Were you sitting in full sun? I can’t tolerate that now, but used to love it.
Your scars and bruises will heal soon but your confidence might take a bit longer. Sending a hug your way.

 

[rhubarb73]

Oh no! Must have been horrible for you. Were you sitting in full sun? I can’t tolerate that now, but used to love it.
Your scars and bruises will heal soon but your confidence might take a bit longer. Sending a hug your way.

No I was in shade. Just wine and a weak body.

 

[ianpspurs]

No I was in shade. Just wine and a weak body.

@rhubarb73 I would definitely check blood pressure if you don't already do it. Weight loss and low carb are often linked to a drop. I have never had an incident such as yours but bp has definitely dropped and after exercise I have classic symptoms of low bp.

 

[liarsdance]

I hope not! Today is St Swithin's Day.
St Swithin's Day, if it does rain
Full forty days, it will remain
St Swithin's Day, if it be fair
For forty days, t'will rain no more.

Is it? Ooops...

 

[Goacher55]

6.8 today

 

[DJC3]

Thanks @DJC3 It's a start. Perhaps some light at the end of tunnel - which usually means a train coming the other way

I think you would probably tell me to focus on the glass half full ;-)

 

[JohnEGreen]

I hope not! Today is St Swithin's Day.
St Swithin's Day, if it does rain
Full forty days, it will remain
St Swithin's Day, if it be fair
For forty days, t'will rain no more.

And right now am not sure which would be worse 40 days of rain or 40 more of sweltering heat.

 

[ianpspurs]

I think you would probably tell me to focus on the glass half full ;-)

Yes I would @DJC3 but I just know if it is my glass it will get spilled and ruin the carpet

 

[Prem51]

And right now am not sure which would be worse 40 days of rain or 40 more of sweltering heat.

I prefer the heat!

 

[catfan]

Had a blood test the other day & have appointment with my DSN in a couple of weeks time. (90 day morning average reading is 4.9 , guessing what my HbA1c is likely to be this time ?

 

[JohnEGreen]

I prefer the heat!

It's so hot here even the flies are walking.

 

[ianpspurs]

Vive la France. Champions du monde de football. Hugo does like to make things interesting.

 

[Goonergal]

So I just checked and it’s 117/69 (median) which isn’t super low but is very low for me (i average 135/82) so opens up the possibility that it did crash last night. Not going to take my Ramipril today. Will also be avoiding the red, white and rosé.

Might also be to do with hydration and/or electrolytes in this weather.

 

[Goonergal]

Vive la France. Champions du monde de football. Hugo does like to make things interesting.

I was rooting for Giroud. Still a fan!

 

[Ziggy2017]

Night all 6.7 tonight

 

[karen8967]

Goodnight all sleep well

 

[rhubarb73]

Thanks for all the kind hugs today. I don’t deserve them but they helped a lot.

 

[Goonergal]

Morning all. 4.3 today. Back to work today....

 

[MrsGruffy]

So stoked. Seems I've turned a corner. Last 3 days have been 4.8, then 4.2, and then 4.2 again today! I also had a 3.9 before bed 2 days ago. If this is a new trend, I guess I'll be looking at lowering my metformin dose. Patience, all you grasshoppers - persistence will pay off!

 

[karen8967]

5.7 for me have a great day