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

ianpspurs

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Massive congratulations @Estragon , what a guy. (Who the one with the spear? Yep, assegai:angelic:) Your post puts things into perspective somewhat. Tee 2 - after 456789000 ish attempts to draw enough blood reckons 6.2. Enough reasons to doubt that and huge variations in Stabbo's readings, within seconds, yesterday but I'll go with that - suits my scepticism. I'm with the Emeister in finding Elsie unattractive about 80-90% of the time but the good days are good. I've become too complacent being in the place he is celebrating. Thanks Bud.
 
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5.6 this morning, which surprised me because I cooked a cottage pie for my daughter and myself being as it's turned chilly out. I used normal flour to thicken as I didn't have anything else, and of course there was tomato puree in there, so I'm not sure if it is okay to use? I made the mash with steamed cauliflower, adding lots of butter and cream cheese to that. It tasted so good that I had more than I thought wise, and certainly expected to see a higher number this morning!!!
 
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Right . . . I've just had my HBA1C results and they now put ME into NORMAL, not PRE-DIABETIC, but NORMAL. Why do I mention this, because at the same time I've almost eradicated my Carb intake, swapping it out for the LCHF diet ( which I'm not too keen on) and, being dead scared of raising my Chlorestorel levels!! But guess what?: My Chlorestorel levels are normal and whilst I've been on this LCHF diet (did I say I'm not keen on it?) they have gone DOWN!

So here's the Skinny:
HBA1C - DOWN > NORMAL
Cholesterol
- DOWN > NORMAL

OCCAM'S Razor? I must be a Polar Bear.
Winner winner winner, for your results. We all know how hard you have worked for them.
 
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ert

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5.1 this morning. Have a good day everyone. Still in quarantine until midnight Friday.
 
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ianpspurs

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5.6 this morning, which surprised me because I cooked a cottage pie for my daughter and myself being as it's turned chilly out. I used normal flour to thicken as I didn't have anything else, and of course there was tomato puree in there, so I'm not sure if it is okay to use? I made the mash with steamed cauliflower, adding lots of butter and cream cheese to that. It tasted so good that I had more than I thought wise, and certainly expected to see a higher number this morning!!!
If the mantra is eat to your meter then that recipe is worth a few repeats to see what happens. Lord knows its hard enough to make Elsie vaguely lovable for many.
 
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coby

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If the mantras is eat to your meter then that recipe is worth a few repeats to see what happens. Lord knows its hard enough to make Elsie lovable for many.
It's SO put a smile on my face this morning ianspurs :)
 
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Ryhia

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5.1 this morning. Have a good day everyone. Still in quarantine until midnight Friday.
Great to see you on the mend. Hope you are not feeling too washed out.
 

ianpspurs

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It's SO put a smile on my face this morning ianspurs :)
Good. Fbgs come and go but Elsie is for life so some enjoyment is vital. Cauli mash with cream cheese, not for me but you go girl.
 
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DJC3

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Right . . . I've just had my HBA1C results and they now put ME into NORMAL, not PRE-DIABETIC, but NORMAL. Why do I mention this, because at the same time I've almost eradicated my Carb intake, swapping it out for the LCHF diet ( which I'm not too keen on) and, being dead scared of raising my Chlorestorel levels!! But guess what?: My Chlorestorel levels are normal and whilst I've been on this LCHF diet (did I say I'm not keen on it?) they have gone DOWN!

So here's the Skinny:
HBA1C - DOWN > NORMAL
Cholesterol
- DOWN > NORMAL

OCCAM'S Razor? I must be a Polar Bear.

That’s fabulous! Very well done. I know it’s been a struggle at times but you stuck with it and got the results you absolutely deserve.
 

coby

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Good. Fbgs come and go but Elsie is for life so some enjoyment is vital. Cauli mash with cream cheese, not for me but you go girl.
It's yummy! :D
 

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It's yummy! :D
You were doing so well up to that point. Yummy? Dear Lord, it is food (Elsie's at that); just about functional, vaguely agreeable or downright disgusting covers it all - apart from the Swoon Sisters recipes and salmon salad:angelic:
 
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8.1 this morning , feeling shaky after work so just checked again 2hrs after lunch..guess what 3.4 !! had some fruit and 20 mins later 3.3. so half a pack of lucozade tabs to get me in range. just cant win. thought i was doing well too.