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

[SuNuman]

Hello mates,
At a couple of the other forums I've frequented there was a thread like this one where we all sorta checked in each day, with our first cup of coffee or tea, and reported our fasting or waking blood glucose level and some short comment about whether we're ok with it or if not - why not?...

It worked well as a sort of 'first thread to check' each morning and post to.

I'll start.

This morning was a 5.6mmol for me. That's about normal for me

What about you?

Hi. 6.4. Will I ever b lower??? Where do I click to add this rather than a reply? I’m new here. X

 

[ultradad]

4.7 today. Have a good one everybody

 

[mojo37]

6.3 this morning .

 

[HurricaneHippo]

Hi. 6.4. Will I ever b lower??? Where do I click to add this rather than a reply? I’m new here. X

hi at the bottom of the page you see a box to write new responses

 

[Ryhia]

5.6 which has been about average for the week so far. WiFi and phone signal very hit and miss up here so I haven’t been able to check in very often. Journey up on Saturday took 10hr, I’m already dreading the trip back so although I love the Lakes I think next year we’ll stay in Cornwall.

Hugs for the journey, looks like you had a similar experience to us - you probably did some driving on the same road as we were on the other day. A1 around Scotch Corner. Crazy busy. Hope you have managed to climb a few mountains and had some chill time. Up for a day visit to the family campsite at Pooley Bridge on Saturday. Hope the weather holds off.

 

[Ryhia]

Hi. 6.4. Will I ever b lower??? Where do I click to add this rather than a reply? I’m new here. X

Keep on going on and you will get there it just takes time. Make sure you ask lots of questions on the forum regarding what to eat and if you have seen the diabetic nurse lately and she has recommended things like brown bread, brown rice, sweet potatoes, porridge and the like, be careful! - test first. They are certainly no good for my bloods, especially the porridge!

 

[Ryhia]

5.7 this morning but a nice 4.6 at lunchtime. Course then I had to spoil it by eating.

 

[SuNuman]

Keep on going on and you will get there it just takes time. Make sure you ask lots of questions on the forum regarding what to eat and if you have seen the diabetic nurse lately and she has recommended things like brown bread, brown rice, sweet potatoes, porridge and the like, be careful! - test first. They are certainly no good for my bloods, especially the porridge!

Just had bacon, egg, baked beans and 1 slice of burgen; Was 8.2 2 hrs after. Do you think the bread or the beans? X.

 

[ianpspurs]

Just had bacon, egg, baked beans and 1 slice of burgen; Was 8.2 2 hrs after. Do you think the bread or the beans? X.

Both but I'm sure they were wonderful.

 

[SuNuman]

Both but I'm sure they were wonderful.

Thank you. Mayb Nxt time just egg and bacon then. X

 

[SuNuman]

hi at the bottom of the page you see a box to write new responses

Aha thank you. Xx.

 

[SuNuman]

Keep on going on and you will get there it just takes time. Make sure you ask lots of questions on the forum regarding what to eat and if you have seen the diabetic nurse lately and she has recommended things like brown bread, brown rice, sweet potatoes, porridge and the like, be careful! - test first. They are certainly no good for my bloods, especially the porridge!

Thanks. X

 

[JohnEGreen]

Just had bacon, egg, baked beans and 1 slice of burgen; Was 8.2 2 hrs after. Do you think the bread or the beans? X.

A slice of Burgan Linseed and Soya - about 11 grams of carbohydrates
!/2 tin of Heinz Baked Beans - about 30 grams of carbohydrates

I think the beans were the worst culprit but the bread would also raise your blood sugar
If you must have one or the other maybe a 1/2 slice of the bread with the bacon and eggs.

 

[SuNuman]

A slice of Burgan Linseed and Soya - about 11 grams of carbohydrates
!/2 tin of Heinz Baked Beans - about 30 grams of carbohydrates

Hmmm. Thank you. I’ll try it without the beans. X

 

[HurricaneHippo]

A slice of Burgan Linseed and Soya - about 11 grams of carbohydrates
!/2 tin of Heinz Baked Beans - about 30 grams of carbohydrates

I think the beans were the worst culprit but the bread would also raise your blood sugar
If you must have one or the other maybe a 1/2 slice of the bread with the bacon and eggs.

Our local Sainsbury’s have stopped selling Burgen bread. I’ll have to find an alternative !

 

[ianpspurs]

Our local Sainsbury’s have stopped selling Burgen bread. I’ll have to find an alternative !

Waitrose

 

[HurricaneHippo]

Waitrose

thanks I’ll try Waitrose! I think they might have some in Iceland!

 

[Estragon]

Our local Sainsbury’s have stopped selling Burgen bread. I’ll have to find an alternative !

Same here….

Waitrose

No where near by….

 

[Dandelade]

Our local Sainsbury’s have stopped selling Burgen bread. I’ll have to find an alternative !

Sainsbury’s do hovis nimble which is 8g a slice I think

 

[Estragon]

6.1 ! Wow, I haven’t had this since MARCH! I’ve noticed a compression on my numbers since I stopped eating Sainsburys’s “alternative” to Burgen Bread. I’m back on my SAS of breakfasts: NO fat Cottage Cheese, almonds, yoghurt and Linseed mix. This keeps me going till past 2pm with pork scratchies. Last night floured, shallow fried Turkey stakes with an immense, fennel, artichoke and avocado salad.