What was your fasting blood glucose? (full on chat)

[ianpspurs]

Thanks for the hugs etc
Update
11:45am approx 2 1/4 hrs since breakfast and no insulin my blood sugars were 8.2 .
So what have I learnt from this, perhaps I should have had 10 units of insulin, but in reality 8.2 is not that bad just slightly over " normal " levels.
Onwards and upwards on the never ending learning quest.

Remember have fun, we pass this life but once unless we are Buddhists or so I have been told, if that is true then I shall become a Buddhist and can I return as a bra? I have always wanted a supporting role in life.

Much respect for you attitude to life..much to teach me and others i think.

Applies to you as well young man. Go well.

 

[jjraak]

Morning All. 5.8 and defo still learning. Yesterday was a strange one insofar as I had fbg 6.5 ate brunch of bacon & eggs and then nothing for 8 hours but at 6pm I tested 5.8 which surprised me. I am doing my best most of the time but I dont control this, I try to, it controls me. Profound but I guess many of you feel the same. But on I go.
Monday already and last week of January. Lots of very satisfactory cupboard clearing out yesterday with Mr PM as usual found surprising items. Hoping to go on the market next month but we need new facias and soffits after a battering by the weather in the last 6 months.
Have a great Monday if you can. Stay well, stay safe.

would that not be natural..?

assuming our bodies NEED a certain amount of everything, or we'd die.

it just takes care of business quietly so we can go about ours.

i see it as it works when it has to ..pre v post meals..
and when it has nothing to do..as in fasting..it just keeps the engine ticking over in case it's needed later.

If you will, pre dx we bounced of the walls damaging ourselves each time as we desperately looked for ways to stay within our own corridor of safety.

When finally we get a little guidance and a better understanding of just WHAT signifies safety..

we bounce off the walls less.
and THAT improves each day as we eat better and take better care.

Although stress, illness, etc can impact and send us off kilter, until we right the boat and begin our journey one more time.

And for me, YOUR corridor of safety was safely traversed..so a WIN for you.

 

[gennepher]

Winner for the art and sheer refusal to be cowed by anything or anyone. Real "have at" approach to life. Now rest, meditate and inspire us again when you are ready.

Thanks @ianpspurs
You have a good day.

 

[ianpspurs]

@Muddy Cyclist after 4 hrs of cycling you need to be recovering ice bath anyone? not giving ratings.

 

[gennepher]

Hugs for the dry throat issues and the frustration of the tinned fruit dilemma. It is so unfair I am mad on your behalf. Does it work if you avoid the juice? Or maybe have smaller quantities? Probs no help at all just wish you could solve it.
Thank you for today’s painting. It instantly reminded me of the path to the beach from a house we holidayed at once. Take care Gennepher and have a good day.

Thank you @PenguinMum

I need the juice as well, that is what helps too.
I had a very small portion last night, so obviously that didn’t work either.

Glad you liked the painting. Some of those paths down cliffs to the beach are very overgrown by hawthorn and blackthorn and you feel you have no idea where you are going to end up...

You have a good day as well.

 

[gennepher]

4.9 today. Sharply rising within a few mins to 5.7 when I realised the time (8:45) which is much later than usual and poor Dennis’ bladder would be bursting. Libre showed an arrow pointing straight up ( rapid rise). In the great scheme of things this isn’t really a stressful situation so it just goes to show what effect proper stress could have.
@alf_Josiah I hope you manage to juggle your meds and considerable health problems to get back into a safe zone and stop frightening the postman.
@gennepher I think today’s painting is my favourite so far. I like the idea of light at the top of the stairs better than light at the end of the tunnel, more of a sense of achievement when you get there. I hope you can find a way to ease your dry mouth without eating sugary stuff, what a choice! I’m full of admiration for you refusing to just accept more diabetic meds.
@dunelm yes, agree about the black coffee. I’ve surprised myself by finding it as satisfying and enjoyable as CWC.
&PenguinMum good luck with the house marketing. Things are meant to be looking up but we haven’t had a realistic offer on ours yet.

Thank you @DJC3
I am glad you like the painting.
I am working on my problem, but I am still shocked with the medical profession’s only solution of ‘just take more diabetic meds’.
I can understand more meds are absolutely vital in some circumstances.
There has to be other options...
Have a good day.

 

[gennepher]

Mmhh..beginning to suspect you are NOT who you say you are...?

i NEVER see you and HIM, together..

So call me mad.....BUT are YOU Clint Eastwood*...???

Much respect for your attitude to life..much to teach me and others i think.



(meant to reflect an 'Older' person not so set in their ways they can't adapt to life & move forward, deffo NOT one for giving in and willing to stand up for themselves, and others regardless)

*Recommended movie..don't judge it.
at best a gritty reality..Korean vet, sees too many die..dislikes the neighbours, until.

Slow yet smouldering as it builds to the end
GRAN TORINO..(left subtitles in, not sure it that will appear in link, but can be added on viewing.)

IMDB rate it HIGHLY 8.1

Yup
Me Clint Eastwood...

Subtitles were there in the trailer...
Looks a very good film.

 

[SaskiaKC]

Morning All. 5.8 and defo still learning. Yesterday was a strange one insofar as I had fbg 6.5 ate brunch of bacon & eggs and then nothing for 8 hours but at 6pm I tested 5.8 which surprised me. I am doing my best most of the time but I dont control this, I try to, it controls me. Profound but I guess many of you feel the same. But on I go.
Monday already and last week of January. Lots of very satisfactory cupboard clearing out yesterday with Mr PM as usual found surprising items. Hoping to go on the market next month but we need new facias and soffits after a battering by the weather in the last 6 months.
Have a great Monday if you can. Stay well, stay safe.

You are right, we don't control this condition. But I don't think it is really in control either. I do think you keep on keeping on very well.

Jesus told Paul "It is hard to kick against the pricks." But I think we have to, when the results of the fingerpricks start to weigh us down.

BTW, what are facias and soffits?

 

[SaskiaKC]

Good morning/afternoon everyone. 7.6 this morning.

I know of two streets called Euclid Avenue. They do not meet at any angle other than one somewhere up in space bouncing off a satellite. On one of these streets there used to be a high school, where I assume geometry was taught. I know it had a lovely auditorium, which contained X number of right angles, plus a balcony set at some acute angle above the stage (for the acute-stics, you know).

 

[SaskiaKC]

With all these houses going on the market and all these hopes of moving someplace better, I wish we could all follow one of @gennepher 's paths or cross one of @Muddy Cyclist 's seas to a village we could all live in that we could call McGarrett on the Plain, or perhaps Cream in Coffee. Other names available*.

*Dog On Lead
Cat On Chest
Little Sticking

 

[UserABC2021]

I was just watching my favourite LCHF/Keto doc on Youtube and he has produced this video on the Coronavirus. Included here for information purposes

 

[ianpspurs]

With all these houses going on the market and all these hopes of moving someplace better, I wish we could all follow one of @gennepher 's paths or cross one of @Muddy Cyclist 's seas to a village we could all live in that we could call McGarrett on the Plain, or perhaps Cream in Coffee. Other names available*.

*Dog On Lead
Cat On Chest
Little Sticking

There has been a major exodus from Much Carbing to Little Carbing. Reportedly due to the craft ale Ketobrew in the local hostelry the Tee2 Arms and the live music from the Carnivores - some of their early tunes were, admittedly, Offal.

 

[SaskiaKC]

would that not be natural..?

assuming our bodies NEED a certain amount of everything, or we'd die.

it just takes care of business quietly so we can go about ours.

i see it as it works when it has to ..pre v post meals..
and when it has nothing to do..as in fasting..it just keeps the engine ticking over in case it's needed later.

If you will, pre dx we bounced of the walls damaging ourselves each time as we desperately looked for ways to stay within our own corridor of safety.

When finally we get a little guidance and a better understanding of just WHAT signifies safety..

we bounce off the walls less.
and THAT improves each day as we eat better and take better care.

Although stress, illness, etc can impact and send us off kilter, until we right the boat and begin our journey one more time.

And for me, YOUR corridor of safety was safely traversed..so a WIN for you.

You remind me of Francis of Assisi, who called his body "Brother Ass" -- I don't know how he meant that but reading your post I thought of mine as a good servant, always on call, like a horse in a stable. (I did watch rather a lot of Downtown Abbey yesterday ... )

 

[SaskiaKC]

There has been a major exodus from Much Carbing to Little Carbing possibly due to the craft ale Ketobrew in the local hostelry the Tee2 Arms and the live music from the Carnivores - some of their early tunes were, admittedly, Offal.

 

[PenguinMum]

Thank you @PenguinMum

I need the juice as well, that is what helps too.
I had a very small portion last night, so obviously that didn’t work either.

Glad you liked the painting. Some of those paths down cliffs to the beach are very overgrown by hawthorn and blackthorn and you feel you have no idea where you are going to end up...

You have a good day as well.

Yes you are right and though it reminded me so much of that path I confess we never used it in the dark. Re your reply to @DJC3 I think one of the frustrating things with treatment is when they dont consider whats best for all your ailments.
Re replacing the juice can I suggest the thread “what have you eaten today” which I engage in. There are some very good (and friendly and helpful) folk on there who often come up with a recipe adapted for LC. I seem to remember someone made a good lemon drink.

 

[PenguinMum]

You are right, we don't control this condition. But I don't think it is really in control either. I do think you keep on keeping on very well.

Jesus told Paul "It is hard to kick against the pricks." But I think we have to, when the results of the fingerpricks start to weigh us down.

BTW, what are facias and soffits?

I was only thinking about skipping over the weekend and remembering all the hours of skipping as a child. So thanks for the sweet emoticon. Fascias and soffits are the boards between the roof and the walls to keep rain and small animals out and to which guttering is attached to feed the rainwater from the roof into the downpipes on the walls. I have three water butts that the pipes feed into which I use on the garden during dry spells.
I like the sound of Little Carbing and if the Tee2 Arms stocks decent gin and books @Muddy Cyclist band then I think a grand old time will be had! Needless to say folk could bring their dogs with a separate play area for cats and special menus for all concerned.
That is a wonderful dream, dont you think?

 

[PenguinMum]

PS. @SaskiaKC I miss Downton Abbey. Have you seen the movie they made when the series ended? I think they might make another.

 

[Muddy Cyclist]

ButI am still here, to mither you all with my daily painting challenge...creaking gates last the longest...

Mither away to your hearts content @gennepher. Liked today's, reminded me of a Welsh slate path I know in Ogden Valley and a slate fence that runs along its side, you have caught the light so well.

Back from a really good Muddy Work Out, 4 hours, my friend took some photos which he's supposed to send me but non arrived yet.

Busy learning Little Red Rooster for a gig, looked out of window to see this sunset behind some trees, a moment when the trees were back lit. A very quick watercolour 10 mins to capture the moment, A5 size.

 

[PenguinMum]

Mither away to your hearts content @gennepher. Liked today's, reminded me of a Welsh slate path I know in Ogden Valley and a slate fence that runs along its side, you have caught the light so well.

Back from a really good Muddy Work Out, 4 hours, my friend took some photos which he's supposed to send me but non arrived yet.

Busy learning Little Red Rooster for a gig, looked out of window to see this sunset behind some trees, a moment when the trees were back lit. A very quick watercolour 10 mins to capture the moment, A5 size.
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Thats beautiful dont know how you could do that in 10 mins. Amazing and thank you. Yourself and @gennepher have certainly made grey January more bearable with your art.

 

[Muddy Cyclist]

@Muddy Cyclist after 4 hrs of cycling you need to be recovering ice bath anyone? not giving ratings.

No rest for the wicked!

Spent the afternoon trying to emulate a rolling stone, watching videos of them performing Little Red Rooster had me asking "why did we think they were so rebellious back in the 60s? "

Guitar part sorted now to learn the harmonica part.