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

SaskiaKC said:
Ever since I joined this thread I have thought what a kind place it is, a community of such friendly people, very unlike other online "communities" I have known.
This morning I am realizing that as well as kind and friendly you are very courageous. I started to put "brave," and that is certainly appropriate; but "courageous" adds heart to bravery, and you all certainly have strong and loving hearts.
I have been reading this morning's posts and wishing I knew of a miracle salve that would ease all the pain. But what I do know is that the love that lives in the hearts and minds of you all is itself a salve, and a miracle. And I thank God for y'all.
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What a beautiful post Saskia and I so agree. I am so thankful for the friendship and support of you all. It makes the tedium of Diabetes everyday and our other individual struggles so much more bearable. Kindness always wins.
 
Hello and mabe goodbye for a time folks, that should please the Pet fanatics with no sense of humour, life here is a little busy and I have to balance time, projects and time to relax away from technology.

Bloods were mid 8's this morening, I know why and I enjoyed it.

Well folks I'm only 367 posts behind and sorry I won't be catching up, but on a quick skim through @Cumberland is going through the wars, best wishes. Chin up and to use a phrase f%#* em.
I shall miss our resident artists contribution, the humour and wit, but not the daily bible bashing and pet diatribes.
I will visit when time and life permits, but I am struggling to find time to relax.
Stay well, always look on the bright side, there is a silver lining to every cloud, sometimes finding it can be difficult but it is there.

And it's good night me and me's.
 
alf_Josiah said:
Hello and mabe goodbye for a time folks, that should please the Pet fanatics with no sense of humour, life here is a little busy and I have to balance time, projects and time to relax away from technology.

Bloods were mid 8's this morening, I know why and I enjoyed it.

Well folks I'm only 367 posts behind and sorry I won't be catching up, but on a quick skim through @Cumberland is going through the wars, best wishes. Chin up and to use a phrase f%#* em.
I shall miss our resident artists contribution, the humour and wit, but not the daily bible bashing and pet diatribes.
I will visit when time and life permits, but I am struggling to find time to relax.
Stay well, always look on the bright side, there is a silver lining to every cloud, sometimes finding it can be difficult but it is there.

And it's good night me and me's.
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Glad you enjoyed the mid 8 reason....:)
life's there to be enjoyed still.

agree on the silver lining hunt, can be hard some days.

And i hope you find the time to relax, chill and just have a splendid time.
Take care, enjoy the Bike and ciao to chaos and mayhem as well.
 
alf_Josiah said:
Hello and mabe goodbye for a time folks, that should please the Pet fanatics with no sense of humour, life here is a little busy and I have to balance time, projects and time to relax away from technology.

Bloods were mid 8's this morening, I know why and I enjoyed it.

Well folks I'm only 367 posts behind and sorry I won't be catching up, but on a quick skim through @Cumberland is going through the wars, best wishes. Chin up and to use a phrase f%#* em.
I shall miss our resident artists contribution, the humour and wit, but not the daily bible bashing and pet diatribes.
I will visit when time and life permits, but I am struggling to find time to relax.
Stay well, always look on the bright side, there is a silver lining to every cloud, sometimes finding it can be difficult but it is there.

And it's good night me and me's.
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Bearing in mind your backstory, relaxation is a priority for you. I need to publicly thank you for the Pms and advice/opinions you have offered me personally. Hope the break works for you and look forward to your return when it suits you.
 
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A lovely low 6.8 this morning, so here I am back at the headwaters of Six Rivers Falls ...

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This is more Muscogee country than Lakota, but these greet me every morning with the news that there is life across the McGarrett Plains* ...

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*for "Plains" read "Sea"
 
jjraak said:
You think they'd just Mind Meld with you and avoid the MRI ( :wideyed::woot::***: ) issues

where's a Spock when we really need one..:rolleyes:

gave a funny cos it was...my wavelength entirely
but a hug too for the hassle and process time.

God speed it comes around quickly.:)

ps, my visit i asked nurse how long before i need the next booster/jab.

"Oh this one lasts 25 years...a lifetime.."

( ...Cough, splutter...scuse ME..a LIFETIME.. 25 years .:wideyed: )

i guess she'd know, she's read my notes :bookworm:.:bigtears:

was rather looking forward to THAT telegram..oh well..<lip trembles slightly >
still... nice to have a time frame.i suppose..:hilarious:
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I have time, and space

Perhaps I know a Q or 3

Live long and prosper

Mind melds Private fee. 39bars latinum
NHS When Risa freezes over

 
Krystyna23040 said:
A very unusual 4.7 this morning. Sad to say that it was because I stuck to 100ml of cream.

I carefully measured 2tsps of cream in each of my coffees. No other cream was consumed. Correction: almost no other cream was consumed.

It is raining this morning - weather warning for snow. Hopefully it won't.
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I have moved over to almond milk in my tea instead of cream but not sure if that is doing me any good to be honest. Still have some sugar free jelly and cream for dessert though.
 
So HbA1c test in at 42. Same as 12 weeks ago. Still I expected it to be higher and it's stayed the same so not very disappointed. Now a huge effort towards better results for my next in May.

However for a few days I have been steering clear of carbs, was only eating 30 grams a day so now even less, eating smaller portions, no snacks, missing wine but still in the 6 numbers. Last night Stuffed red peppers and salad, Breakfast today Boiled Egg 2 black coffees, lunch cold salmon salad, BG before lunch 6.3.
 
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Thank you @gennepher and @Cumberland for giving me some insight into what neuropathy pain is like. Both my sister and my brother suffer from this. Sister had to retire from work early as she cannot feel her fingers or her feet brother got neuropathy in his feet as a result of cancer treatment. I am sure I will have more sympathy for them in the future. Hope you find something to try that takes the pain away.

Have you heard anything regarding your cochlea implant @gennepher or it is too soon yet? Loved the artwork by the way, liked the bright colours and there was a lightness to the picture I thought.
 
Muddy Cyclist said:
So HbA1c test in at 42. Same as 12 weeks ago. Still I expected it to be higher and it's stayed the same so not very disappointed. Now a huge effort towards better results for my next in May.

However for a few days I have been steering clear of carbs, was only eating 30 grams a day so now even less, eating smaller portions, no snacks, missing wine but still in the 6 numbers. Last night Stuffed red peppers and salad, Breakfast today Boiled Egg 2 black coffees, lunch cold salmon salad, BG before lunch 6.3.
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Well done on HbA1c and the efforts you put in. Good drop in A1c since last April and stellar weight loss. All will come good for you - no rise so carry on it's working.
 
Muddy Cyclist said:
So HbA1c test in at 42. Same as 12 weeks ago. Still I expected it to be higher and it's stayed the same so not very disappointed. Now a huge effort towards better results for my next in May.

However for a few days I have been steering clear of carbs, was only eating 30 grams a day so now even less, eating smaller portions, no snacks, missing wine but still in the 6 numbers. Last night Stuffed red peppers and salad, Breakfast today Boiled Egg 2 black coffees, lunch cold salmon salad, BG before lunch 6.3.
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Well done on the blood test, 42 is a good number.
 
Muddy Cyclist said:
So HbA1c test in at 42. Same as 12 weeks ago. Still I expected it to be higher and it's stayed the same so not very disappointed. Now a huge effort towards better results for my next in May.

However for a few days I have been steering clear of carbs, was only eating 30 grams a day so now even less, eating smaller portions, no snacks, missing wine but still in the 6 numbers. Last night Stuffed red peppers and salad, Breakfast today Boiled Egg 2 black coffees, lunch cold salmon salad, BG before lunch 6.3.
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Hey thats good and I am glad you are not disappointed. I think cutting out the snacks helps a lot but if you like wine then you should have some IMO. I switched from wine (used to love Pinot Noir or Ribera del Duero) and now rarely have it. But I substituted with gin ;) and fizzy water.
 
Muddy Cyclist said:
So HbA1c test in at 42. Same as 12 weeks ago. Still I expected it to be higher and it's stayed the same so not very disappointed. Now a huge effort towards better results for my next in May.

However for a few days I have been steering clear of carbs, was only eating 30 grams a day so now even less, eating smaller portions, no snacks, missing wine but still in the 6 numbers. Last night Stuffed red peppers and salad, Breakfast today Boiled Egg 2 black coffees, lunch cold salmon salad, BG before lunch 6.3.
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Sounds to me like you have started the new year off right. :) Good luck going forward, best wishes for May!
 
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