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

[Annb]

There has to be some other answer for transport, but I don't know what.
As a disabled person who needs my own vehicle to get about and be independent, all this worries me. But then I could pop my clogs before it became an issue for me @jjraak

I need a car to house my mobility scooter in the boot, or will 'they' be phasing disabled people out as well...

"They" would probably like to. The disabled and the elderly are just a pain in the neck and a burden on the community. What have they(we) ever contributed to society, after all? That seems to be the attitude these days rather than what used to be some kind of respect or sympathy for those less able than the rest (at least in my experience since the end of WW2). In the heady years of the 50's and 60's, as I remember, we had learned to respect our elders (on the whole) and wanted full access to the benefits of society to everyone - whatever their state of health. Of course, I was brought up in the liberal south; things may not have been the same all over the country. I'm not saying that things were perfect then, but attitudes seem to have hardened as time has gone on.

 

[ianpspurs]

"They" would probably like to. The disabled and the elderly are just a pain in the neck and a burden on the community. What have they(we) ever contributed to society, after all? That seems to be the attitude these days rather than what used to be some kind of respect or sympathy for those less able than the rest (at least in my experience since the end of WW2). In the heady years of the 50's and 60's, as I remember, we had learned to respect our elders (on the whole) and wanted full access to the benefits of society to everyone - whatever their state of health. Of course, I was brought up in the liberal south; things may not have been the same all over the country. I'm not saying that things were perfect then, but attitudes seem to have hardened as time has gone on.

Only "viable economic units" produce growth, growth, growth so things can only get worse (apologies D:Ream) although the odds on Radon Liz being gone by Christmas are tempting and shortening.

 

[Annb]

Only "viable economic units" produce growth, growth, growth so things can only get worse (apologies D:Ream) although the odds on Radon Liz being gone by Christmas are tempting and shortening.

But it isn't just those "at the top", Ian. The attitudes of the whole of society have hardened over the past 30-40 years so that while "we" pay lipservice to caring and accessibility for all, it doesn't happen and many in the more down-to-earth layers of society have hardened their hearts as well - possibly this, rather than the flow of cash, is what cascades from the upper levels.

 

[ianpspurs]

But it isn't just those "at the top", Ian. The attitudes of the whole of society have hardened over the past 30-40 years so that while "we" pay lipservice to caring and accessibility for all, it doesn't happen and many in the more down-to-earth layers of society have hardened their hearts as well - possibly this, rather than the flow of cash, is what cascades from the upper levels.

I'm the wrong person to be unbiased on such issues as from being caught in traffic jams to Spurs losing I always blame Grantham's Finest - TBW indeed. No 3 son did some work for charity sign ups whilst at Uni and social housing areas were always considered the most giving. The rest were fairly Darwinian but Take That have a good philosophy on all this.

 

[gennepher]

"They" would probably like to. The disabled and the elderly are just a pain in the neck and a burden on the community. What have they(we) ever contributed to society, after all? That seems to be the attitude these days rather than what used to be some kind of respect or sympathy for those less able than the rest (at least in my experience since the end of WW2). In the heady years of the 50's and 60's, as I remember, we had learned to respect our elders (on the whole) and wanted full access to the benefits of society to everyone - whatever their state of health. Of course, I was brought up in the liberal south; things may not have been the same all over the country. I'm not saying that things were perfect then, but attitudes seem to have hardened as time has gone on.

I agree, things have got worse over the years @Annb
Rights I fought for, many years ago, have fallen by the wayside now...

 

[ianpspurs]

A little reminder that no one is guaranteed tomorrow and The D isn't the most evil creature in the jungle.

 

[gennepher]

Fbg 7

I am a bit late on here this morning. I have been up since very early, but was taking it easy...

Midnight (black cat), has taken to sleeping indoors more at night. And so the foxes and the badgers are wandering in my garden without Midnight's constant supervision. And in addition, more foxes and badgers have been appearing...three foxes together on one brief shot...and three rumbustious badgers on another brief shot. I will try and make a video of it in a few days, but there was very little worthwhile footage. They were moving too quickly. Midnight wouldn't have tolerated that if he had seen it, but the way he sniffs around in a morning when he goes out, he realises there are a lot of night visitors...

It is not as though I am putting food down for that lot...

Anyway, here is a fox, possibly the one Midnight (cat) smacked on the nose for being too familiar with him. But the fox did not expect to see Ghost Cat emerge from under the swing. Ghost Cat is a ginger cat, I think, but appears white on the trail camera. Ghost cat has been spending a lot of time under the swing at night since Midnight is sleeping indoors...

My creative this morning is a drawing...
I don't think Midnight is appreciative of my efforts. But I dressed it in an old jumper of mine, and he is hugging it now, in daytime, on the swing. By the way, since Covid and lockdowns, there has been a distinct lack of children's soft toys in the charity shops...

Time for a nap to catch up on sleep.
And a cuppa...

 

[jjraak]

Hi all.

A rushed post

A poor start for me..bandits at 9 0'Clock high on the ol fbg radar this morning, rather shot me down, blighters.

In a show of how days can turn,
Hand therapist very very pleased at my mobility & progress with hand

Power still down 48 R v 22 L
Movement range almost back to normal, almost.

So that was my last therapy session there.

AND got back home diabetic eye clinic letter says NO issues. Whoop whoop.

Just got to arrange testing now to see what issue is and if it's connected with blow to the head during accident.

Just off to gym, my first session since accident & I get a therapist/personal trainer..< cheesy grin >
To guide me.

Quite excited.

Been an incredibly long 10 months, but things are brightening faster then I thought possible a mere month ago.

See y'all laters < Smile >

 

[ianpspurs]

Fbg 7

I am a bit late on here this morning. I have been up since very early, but was taking it easy...

Midnight (black cat), has taken to sleeping indoors more at night. And so the foxes and the badgers are wandering in my garden without Midnight's constant supervision. And in addition, more foxes and badgers have been appearing...three foxes together on one brief shot...and three rumbustious badgers on another brief shot. I will try and make a video of it in a few days, but there was very little worthwhile footage. They were moving too quickly. Midnight wouldn't have tolerated that if he had seen it, but the way he sniffs around in a morning when he goes out, he realises there are a lot of night visitors...

It is not as though I am putting food down for that lot...

Anyway, here is a fox, possibly the one Midnight (cat) smacked on the nose for being too familiar with him. But the fox did not expect to see Ghost Cat emerge from under the swing. Ghost Cat is a ginger cat, I think, but appears white on the trail camera. Ghost cat has been spending a lot of time under the swing at night since Midnight is sleeping indoors...

My creative this morning is a drawing...
I don't think Midnight is appreciative of my efforts. But I dressed it in an old jumper of mine, and he is hugging it now, in daytime, on the swing. By the way, since Covid and lockdowns, there has been a distinct lack of children's soft toys in the charity shops...

Time for a nap to catch up on sleep.
And a cuppa...

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Stunning creative @gennepher. I've said it before but that is a belter of a brush on the fox.

 

[ianpspurs]

Hi all.

A rushed post

A poor start for me..bandits at 9 0'Clock high on the ol fbg radar this morning, rather shot me down, blighters.

In a show of how days can turn,
Hand therapist very very pleased at my mobility & progress with hand

Power still down 48 R v 22 L
Movement range almost back to normal, almost.

So that was my last therapy session there.

AND got back home diabetic eye clinic letter says NO issues. Whoop whoop.

Just got to arrange testing now to see what issue is and if it's connected with blow to the head during accident.

Just off to gym, my first session since accident & I get a therapist/personal trainer..< cheesy grin >
To guide me.

Quite excited.

Been an incredibly long 10 months, but things are brightening faster then I thought possible a mere month ago.

See y'all laters < Smile >

Sure to be some further twists and turns along the way but hearty congratulations on all the progress you've made. I hope the gym proved useful and I firmly believe it will undoubtedly positively impact bg. I am convinced that at the level most here consume carbs exercise is far more important. The amount of exercise is obviously situation specific.

 

[gennepher]

Hi all.

A rushed post

A poor start for me..bandits at 9 0'Clock high on the ol fbg radar this morning, rather shot me down, blighters.

In a show of how days can turn,
Hand therapist very very pleased at my mobility & progress with hand

Power still down 48 R v 22 L
Movement range almost back to normal, almost.

So that was my last therapy session there.

AND got back home diabetic eye clinic letter says NO issues. Whoop whoop.

Just got to arrange testing now to see what issue is and if it's connected with blow to the head during accident.

Just off to gym, my first session since accident & I get a therapist/personal trainer..< cheesy grin >
To guide me.

Quite excited.

Been an incredibly long 10 months, but things are brightening faster then I thought possible a mere month ago.

See y'all laters < Smile >

A brilliant day for you @jjraak

 

[gennepher]

Stunning creative @gennepher. I've said it before but that is a belter of a brush on the fox.

Thanks very much @ianpspurs


That fox does have a magnificent brush!!!

 

[alf_Josiah]

Good early evening Ladies and Gentlemen.
Bloods this morning were 5.3.

Had to go out earlyish this morning.

Places to go, things to do and chaos to achieve, fairly successful and what’s more I was allowed to drive my car and I didn’t get reminded that I was in the car and not on the bike as I manoeuvred the car into an overtaking position which thankfully I didn’t complete.
I can’t remember who asked about insulin management being a type 2 diabetic, I think it was @Annb if not please forgive me. I am type 2 on insulin, yes management is a right pain in posterior, if you care to pm me I will set out how I approach this problem, so many variables and possibly a bit to long a reply for this thread.

 

[lindisfel]

FBG 11.8 at 3.45 am. Tea and pills and a doze in the chair later: 11.4. It was very cold so at 8.45 I had some warmed milk and BG is now 12.8.

I managed to get my new stockings on and they do hold my legs on pretty well but they still roll down a bit which is painful. I can actually see my toes now so will try to get an appointment with a podiatrist, or at the very least a chiropodist. Then I'll even be able to get my shoes on comfortably.

This podiatry thing is odd. For years the podiatry department at the hospital insisted that they had to be the ones to deal with footcare for diabetics. Nobody else was to touch diabetic feet. Not carers, not family, not the patient. Then came covid. The service was withdrawn and we were told to do it ourselves or have a family member do it meantime. Home carers were specifically told not to take on the care of people's feet because they are not trained to do it. But the shut down of services is over now and we are still being told that the department isn't doing routine footcare any more. It's up to the individual to sort it out for themself. There is one private podiatrist but he has too many clients to take on any more. There is an old-fashioned chiropodist in Stornoway who has come back out of retirement to work part time but his appointments are hard to get. I used to care for my pre-diabetic father's feet for the last almost 3 decades of his life but was told that I had to stop because it wasn't safe for him.

The question is - why was it so bad for us to take care of our own feet pre-covid but is now perfectly allright?

Hi Ann,
Have you met Dr.Fearon? I know his mum and dad, they are very hard working Christians in the Methodist Church we went to before the pandemic.

Best Wishes
Derek

 

[Annb]

Hi Ann,
Have you met Dr.Fearon? I know his mum and dad, they are very hard working Christians in the Methodist Church we went to before the pandemic.

Best Wishes
Derek

Yes, I saw him twice and I was very impressed by him. One of the better doctors I have seen in the last few years. No easier getting to see him, recently, than any of the other doctors. In fact, I was wondering if he had moved on. That happens frequently as the practice is run, to a great extent, by newly qualified doctors doing their GP practice. That must be quite a lot of extra pressure on the long term doctors, which won't help when patients want to see any doctor, never mind a specific one.

FBG at 2.45 this morning was 7.3. Pain killers and yoghurt, plus a cup of tea later it is 13.1 (5.45). Not sure what today will bring. I have a funeral to attend - a man I have known for years who died a few days ago of cancer. He must have been the last of the hippies on the Island and was quite a character. Happy memories of him to share today. Neil can't go - he has appointments for various things today but a friend is going to pick me and my wheelchair up and take me along. It is going to be a most of the day affair though so I am bit concerned about how I will cope.

 

[jjraak]

Yes, I saw him twice and I was very impressed by him. One of the better doctors I have seen in the last few years. No easier getting to see him, recently, than any of the other doctors. In fact, I was wondering if he had moved on. That happens frequently as the practice is run, to a great extent, by newly qualified doctors doing their GP practice. That must be quite a lot of extra pressure on the long term doctors, which won't help when patients want to see any doctor, never mind a specific one.

FBG at 2.45 this morning was 7.3. Pain killers and yoghurt, plus a cup of tea later it is 13.1 (5.45). Not sure what today will bring. I have a funeral to attend - a man I have known for years who died a few days ago of cancer. He must have been the last of the hippies on the Island and was quite a character. Happy memories of him to share today. Neil can't go - he has appointments for various things today but a friend is going to pick me and my wheelchair up and take me along. It is going to be a most of the day affair though so I am bit concerned about how I will cope.

A hug for the funeral.
Does sound a character so hope it will be a day of pleasant memories, remembered as you all say goodbye.

Sure you don't agree, but I like your tenacity in testing & do think even though it may not seem it now, the patterns will give information and pointers for how better to manage down a few of the spikes....which is what we all do, each within our own abilities & circumstances.

If I read it right, those T1's using CGM refer to a 'time in range'

And not knowing your full days fbg, you certainly are in range for some of it ...& Could be for a LOT of it.

Had seen posts referring to FREE TRIALS of CGM...
Wonder if you've tried one or mentioned possibility to your doctor or team ?

 

[gennepher]

Yes, I saw him twice and I was very impressed by him. One of the better doctors I have seen in the last few years. No easier getting to see him, recently, than any of the other doctors. In fact, I was wondering if he had moved on. That happens frequently as the practice is run, to a great extent, by newly qualified doctors doing their GP practice. That must be quite a lot of extra pressure on the long term doctors, which won't help when patients want to see any doctor, never mind a specific one.

FBG at 2.45 this morning was 7.3. Pain killers and yoghurt, plus a cup of tea later it is 13.1 (5.45). Not sure what today will bring. I have a funeral to attend - a man I have known for years who died a few days ago of cancer. He must have been the last of the hippies on the Island and was quite a character. Happy memories of him to share today. Neil can't go - he has appointments for various things today but a friend is going to pick me and my wheelchair up and take me along. It is going to be a most of the day affair though so I am bit concerned about how I will cope.

Hugs for your day @Annb

 

[gennepher]

Fbg 6.8

This was all over one particular night.
There were 3 badgers in my garden at one point of time.
You can see them on 3 occasions in this video.
One of the badgers has an obsession with those 2 dustbins at the end of the swing. One has a lid on and is my wormery, which makes soil. The other bin does not have a lid on, and I am making soil in that bin. But that badger keeps climbing into it.

The 3 of them have made visits to my garden on several different nights.

I wouldn't like to go into my garden and run into those three badgers...
Foxes and cats also visited that night. And version 1 of my sewing effort for Midnight is on the swing. You cannot see it, thank goodness as it was a failure...

The 3 Badgers

I woke up at 1.30 am this morning. I thought I'd slept all night so I allowed myself to wake up....then I couldn't go back to sleep again. So, I was working on this video and all that stuff.

Then for my creative, I wasn't feeling creative.
So, I gave myself 30 minutes. It took 25 minutes to draw the picture. I had nothing in mind, just messing. I had 5 minutes left. So, I took a photo of my bedroom door, superimposed the drawing over it. And this is my creative. It was just a piece of fun...

Now to find Midnight and Jade. They were sleeping on the swing all day yesterday...together! Touching each other together, but not holding hands together yet. How will this progress?

I need a cuppa, and maybe a nap...

Have the best day you can...

 

[dunelm]

Hi all.

A rushed post

A poor start for me..bandits at 9 0'Clock high on the ol fbg radar this morning, rather shot me down, blighters.

In a show of how days can turn,
Hand therapist very very pleased at my mobility & progress with hand

Power still down 48 R v 22 L
Movement range almost back to normal, almost.

So that was my last therapy session there.

AND got back home diabetic eye clinic letter says NO issues. Whoop whoop.

Just got to arrange testing now to see what issue is and if it's connected with blow to the head during accident.

Just off to gym, my first session since accident & I get a therapist/personal trainer..< cheesy grin >
To guide me.

Quite excited.

Been an incredibly long 10 months, but things are brightening faster then I thought possible a mere month ago.

See y'all laters < Smile >

Congratulations, that’s all going well. hope your therapist/personal trainer doesn’t turn out to look like Bernard Bresslaw.

 

[dunelm]

Fbg 6.8

This was all over one particular night.
There were 3 badgers in my garden at one point of time.
You can see them on 3 occasions in this video.
One of the badgers has an obsession with those 2 dustbins at the end of the swing. One has a lid on and is my wormery, which makes soil. The other bin does not have a lid on, and I am making soil in that bin. But that badger keeps climbing into it.

The 3 of them have made visits to my garden on several different nights.

I wouldn't like to go into my garden and run into those three badgers...
Foxes and cats also visited that night. And version 1 of my sewing effort for Midnight is on the swing. You cannot see it, thank goodness as it was a failure...

The 3 Badgers

I woke up at 1.30 am this morning. I thought I'd slept all night so I allowed myself to wake up....then I couldn't go back to sleep again. So, I was working on this video and all that stuff.

Then for my creative, I wasn't feeling creative.
So, I gave myself 30 minutes. It took 25 minutes to draw the picture. I had nothing in mind, just messing. I had 5 minutes left. So, I took a photo of my bedroom door, superimposed the drawing over it. And this is my creative. It was just a piece of fun...

Now to find Midnight and Jade. They were sleeping on the swing all day yesterday...together! Touching each other together, but not holding hands together yet. How will this progress?

I need a cuppa, and maybe a nap...

Have the best day you can...

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More of a zoo than a garden! Wonderful creatives over the past couple of days