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

@rhubarb73 enjoy your exciting day out sounds like a special day
@dunelm cant beat a good sauce with steak I’ve got steak planned but having a few mushrooms in my sauce too
4.4 bgs this morning
Hope everyone has a joyful Sunday. I’m hoping sun will shine and that a walk and lots of music is squeezed in to a busy day.
 
ianpspurs said:
That looks like one of your best young sir. Congratulations (I am assuming you like that reading. If not commiserations)
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Hi Ian - sorry for the delay getting back to you. I've been in Manchester - This reading I think came about as a result of me sitting on a train going there for most of the day.... not doing much and then having a steak supper with wine and a tot of whisky., sleeping in a strange bed , well an unfamiliar bed....... its not something I would have ever attempted to try in an effort to get better numbers... but ho hum ..... so not a conscious effort but something I have to take note . Sometimes doing nothing is a good thing, even though it may not feel great at the time....
 
AngiH said:
Morning all, 5.9 for me today. Happy to be in the 5s now. Yesterday mid morning I managed a 4.7! Nice chicken roast later with just a small spud...
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Hardcore! Really pleased to see you’re getting on top of it after a somewhat despondent start. See now how it’s not really all that difficult after all? You’re doing brilliantly. Keep it up.
 
Jim Lahey said:
Hardcore! Really pleased to see you’re getting on top of it after a somewhat despondent start. See now how it’s not really all that difficult after all? You’re doing brilliantly. Keep it up.
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Thanks Jim. It's good to see the 4s even if it's only occasionally at the moment. The weight is dropping again too. Just need to work out why I feel hungry in the morning again. But still fasting til 1pm.
 
OrsonKartt said:
Hi Ian - sorry for the delay getting back to you. I've been in Manchester - This reading I think came about as a result of me sitting on a train going there for most of the day.... not doing much and then having a steak supper with wine and a tot of whisky., sleeping in a strange bed , well an unfamiliar bed....... its not something I would have ever attempted to try in an effort to get better numbers... but ho hum ..... so not a conscious effort but something I have to take note . Sometimes doing nothing is a good thing, even though it may not feel great at the time....
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Are you still there today - Chinese New Year parade starts in centre at 12. Usually quite a good show if you’ve time.
 
DCUKMod said:
I know I have seen some very low numbers, of that and a bit lower, when I have been very busy, and very hungry, but to be honest, I just did something about the underlying cause, either had a drink or grabbed some food.

To be honest, for me, not being on any medication, if I feel fine, I just move along from the low numbers. If they're higher than my personal running range, then I might scowl, but then move along anyway.
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Thanks. No meds either. I felt OK and just added more ghee and double cream to my chicken curry. That sorted it out.
 
AngiH said:
Thanks Jim. It's good to see the 4s even if it's only occasionally at the moment. The weight is dropping again too. Just need to work out why I feel hungry in the morning again. But still fasting til 1pm.
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Yeah I recall being elated when I stared scoring a fasting ~5. It’s a good sign of improving insulin sensitivity. First time I saw a ~4 a couple of years ago it was a false hypo after a spike of ~13 and I thought I was dying :hungover:

The morning hunger should subside as your body continues to burn off more and more glucose and become better adapted to using stored body fat. Keep going. Add a bit more dietary fat if it you makes you feel comfortable. It’s super energy dense and you don’t need much to top you up. Even a hearty spoon of coconut oil might do the trick :cool:
 
Jim Lahey said:
Yeah I recall being elated when I stared scoring a fasting ~5. It’s a good sign of improving insulin sensitivity. First time I saw a ~4 a couple of years ago it was a false hypo after a spike of ~13 and I thought I was dying :hungover:

The morning hunger should subside as your body continues to burn off more and more glucose and become better adapted to using stored body fat. Keep going. Add a bit more dietary fat if it you makes you feel comfortable. It’s super energy dense and you don’t need much to top you up. Even a hearty spoon of coconut oil might do the trick :cool:
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Thank you, I had no hunger at all for a while, I know this journey is certainly a bit of a roller coaster
 
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