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

gennepher said:
Fbg 7.9

Unfortunately yesterday I ate something else that I presume had rapeseed oil in it. I had been okay eating this previously, but I knew it tasted wrong as soon as I swallowed it. Stomach pains, bad wind, heartburn etc, and then urgent bathroom visits quickly followed. So, I didn't feel well all day again. Someone told me of a facebook page on rapeseed allergy. Loads of people suffering the way I am suffering with foods and rapeseed. Rapeseed oil is in just about everything from foods, to ingredients within the food that have been prepared with rapeseed (but it is not mentioned), sweets, chocolate, baby food, toothpaste, some medicines...the list goes on. There is nothing on a lot of things to even indicate rapeseed is in the food. But you go to manufacturers sites, and there is a general notice to say rapeseed oil might be in some of their foods. Even on the supermarket doors, I have seen this on Lidl, there is a notice to say rapeseed oil may be used as a substitution, but won't be mentioned on the ingredient list, and not to worry because rapeseed oil is quite safe, and has no allergens or intolerances....

I am completely sunk here. It is not as simple as checking an ingredients list. I have no idea if rapeseed oil has been used for the manufacture of some of the ingredients or even E factors, or if a substitution has been made for a different oil.

I am hungry, I wasn't able to eat last night. I had some dry crackers in the cupboard, but on checking the ingredients in Jacob's cheese crackers, they now have rapeseed oil in them.


I will post this. And then do my creative and trail cam post separately.
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Hope you have a better day today @gennepher
 
gennepher said:
Thanks @Annb

That is the problem even making stuff from scratch, which I will start working on more today. I need a core of ingredients which can be verified as safe.

It is very time consuming checking every manufacturers website, and it is still no guarantee they are telling the truth. Also I have really dry eyes due to Sjögren's Syndrome, and I have to limit my time on the internet and tablets. 'They' could not get me more by the short and curlies, could 'they' ?'
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They couldn't really. You're right. I can't remember - are you vegetarian, like Neil, or can you eat meat, dairy and eggs? That would make life a bit easier, if a bit more expensive, if you could include fresh meat etc in your diet. Easier to cook from scratch with a full range of foods. There's something in our modern lifestyle that causes more and more people to develop auto-immune responses but I don't know exactly what it is. It's not just environmental because Neil was born with reactions to various foods, which others had no problem with (first one we knew was milk, which turns out to be not only lactose but also animal protein).

I wish there was some help I could offer.
 
dunelm said:
Good morning everyone on what looks likely to be a nice sunny morning here in the dark and dangerous north. Mind you, it started like that yesterday but then got all foggy. Fire laying tip - always make sure that the fire has really gone out, even under the ashes before you stick a brush inside to sweep. Can brushes get away with a mullet? Is that yet another job that I have been permanently sacked from? The last one was when Mrs Miggins lodged a formal complaint about using the dish washer to clean a bike engine. Seemed to be the right tool for the job I thought. Must have been those oil drips on the kitchen floor. Sigh!
Art bit - some more detailing. Have the very best day that you can. I shall finish my koffy and take Mrs Van-Winkle a mugga tea (there used to be booker tea but they ran out of MG’s).

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The perspective in your art is always so precise and invites the viewer to enter the picture, especially once you add colour. Then it becomes very inviting. Especially ones like this with a deep vista.
 
Annb said:
They couldn't really. You're right. I can't remember - are you vegetarian, like Neil, or can you eat meat, dairy and eggs? That would make life a bit easier, if a bit more expensive, if you could include fresh meat etc in your diet. Easier to cook from scratch with a full range of foods. There's something in our modern lifestyle that causes more and more people to develop auto-immune responses but I don't know exactly what it is. It's not just environmental because Neil was born with reactions to various foods, which others had no problem with (first one we knew was milk, which turns out to be not only lactose but also animal protein).

I wish there was some help I could offer.
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No I am not vegetarian, but I have found there is rapeseed oil now in sausages, sliced meats, and it is mentioned on other meats. I even found rapeseed oil in some ready to eat prawns which had not been there the previous time I had bought it. I would need a butcher, or farm shop that they could guarantee what is in their animal products, or where they have been grazing...
 
gennepher said:
No I am not vegetarian, but I have found there is rapeseed oil now in sausages, sliced meats, and it is mentioned on other meats. I even found rapeseed oil in some ready to eat prawns which had not been there the previous time I had bought it. I would need a butcher, or farm shop that they could guarantee what is in their animal products, or where they have been grazing...
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I've taken to making my own sausages but I do buy bacon and occasionally ham. I suppose that some of the raw meat that I buy could have been fed on rapeseed or rapemeal (after the oil is produced). For me it isn't an issue but I can see that, if that were a possibility, that could be a problem for you. It looks as though rapemeal could be up to 20% of animal feed. Could that contaminate the meat, do you think? One thing for sure, it won't be in fresh sea fish. Will it? I probably shouldn't make such a positive statement.
 
Annb said:
I've taken to making my own sausages but I do buy bacon and occasionally ham. I suppose that some of the raw meat that I buy could have been fed on rapeseed or rapemeal (after the oil is produced). For me it isn't an issue but I can see that, if that were a possibility, that could be a problem for you. It looks as though rapemeal could be up to 20% of animal feed. Could that contaminate the meat, do you think? One thing for sure, it won't be in fresh sea fish. Will it? I probably shouldn't make such a positive statement.
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Just found this website which has a report indicating that rapemeal is definitely used, and considered safe, in animal feed, even though it acknowledges that there is a (small) effect on the meat in cattle/milk. Probably on chicken and eggs too.:arghh: It's going to be so hard for you.
https://www.adiveter.com/ftp_public/A4150208.pdf
 
Morning all from an area where the predominant colour is perfectly captured by the sun and its reflection in @gennepher's wonderful creative. Despite everything life, especially the food industry, is throwing at you that is so optimistic. @Annb respect to you also for your positivity in the face of bg control and pain issues. @dunelm thank you for sharing the latest development of that current piece of art and those handy tips on handling domestic chores. Booker Tea - superb. @alf_Josiah enjoy breakfast. Is it at Tiffany's? @Krystyna23040 yesterday sounds wonderful and enjoy the pub lunch. Today's theme here and in general seems to be very verse 3 of Ye Holy Angels bright. Recently I have been reading passages from Daniel and Revelation which can both be difficult. Yesterday's events and stories were rightly sombre. Pre-match at Marrayfield, the sight of Doddie Weir reminded me that even the strongest and fittest of us is subject to what seems almost impossible to bear. Very humbling. This morning I read this (https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-...operty-presenter-jonnie-irwin-terminal-cancer) which is heartbreaking. No wonder that in darkening, shortening days the ancients turned to a festival of light with carb-heavy, sweet food and alcohol. And yet, and yet. Advent is round the corner and tucked away in the Psalms is Ps 71 V 18 which seems a really good plan to me. Yesterday here was just so
. . Very hard to expect you all to have a great day having read your posts but give it beans anyway.. (Such a pain hyperlinks are greyed out for me; @gennepher hope there is a youtube text generator)
 
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Annb said:
I've taken to making my own sausages but I do buy bacon and occasionally ham. I suppose that some of the raw meat that I buy could have been fed on rapeseed or rapemeal (after the oil is produced). For me it isn't an issue but I can see that, if that were a possibility, that could be a problem for you. It looks as though rapemeal could be up to 20% of animal feed. Could that contaminate the meat, do you think? One thing for sure, it won't be in fresh sea fish. Will it? I probably shouldn't make such a positive statement.
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I imagine some/most meat has been fed from the rape plant one way or another.

It could contaminate the meat. Sometimes I feel very dull after eating some foods - maybe that is when I feel like that.

To get fresh sea caught fish, I need to find a fisherman who has a small trawler. There is one I have bought from, but it is a 20 mile drive from here...

There are no actual fishmongers near here, only the so called supermarket Morrisons fishmongers.
 
Annb said:
Just found this website which has a report indicating that rapemeal is definitely used, and considered safe, in animal feed, even though it acknowledges that there is a (small) effect on the meat in cattle/milk. Probably on chicken and eggs too.:arghh: It's going to be so hard for you.
https://www.adiveter.com/ftp_public/A4150208.pdf
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I had wondered @Annb about the effect on milk and maybe eggs. I had read on the Facebook site that it affects eggs. I already buy unpasteurised milk and cream from a local farmer with a beautiful herd of cows. I might need to ask him a question...

Have I got to go back to breeding quail again? I got eggs from them years ago. But what about Foxy Loxy, who has always visited even then. I had to literally create Fort Knox to keep my quail safe...
 
ianpspurs said:
Morning all from an area where the predominant colour is perfectly captured by the sun and its reflection in @gennepher's wonderful creative. Despite everything life, especially the food industry, is throwing at you that is so optimistic. @Annb respect to you also for your positivity in the face of bg control and pain issues. @dunelm thank you sharing the latest development of that current piece of art and those handy tips on handling domestic chores. Booker Tea - superb. @alf_Josiah enjoy breakfast. Is it at Tiffany's? @Krystyna23040 yesterday sounds wonderful and enjoy the pub lunch. Today's theme here and in general seems to be very verse 3 of Ye Holy Angels bright. Recently I have been reading passages from Daniel and Revelation which can both be difficult. Yesterday's events and stories were rightly sombre. Pre-match at Marrayfield, the sight of Doddie Weir reminded me that even the strongest and fittest of us is subject to what seems almost impossible to bear. Very humbling. This morning I read this (https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-...operty-presenter-jonnie-irwin-terminal-cancer) which is heartbreaking. No wonder that in darkening, shortening days the ancients turned to a festival of light with carb-heavy, sweet food and alcohol. And yet, and yet. Advent is round the corner and tucked away in the Psalms is Ps 71 V 18 which seems a really good plan to me. Yesterday here was just so
. . Very hard to expect you all to have a great day having read your posts but give it beans anyway.. (Such a pain hyperlinks are greyed out for me; @gennepher hope there is a youtube text generator)
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Thank you for the painting compliment @ianpspurs
And other good wishes.
Thanks, I got YouTube to give up its precious subtitles to me...
 
ianpspurs said:
Morning all from an area where the predominant colour is perfectly captured by the sun and its reflection in @gennepher's wonderful creative. Despite everything life, especially the food industry, is throwing at you that is so optimistic. @Annb respect to you also for your positivity in the face of bg control and pain issues. @dunelm thank you sharing the latest development of that current piece of art and those handy tips on handling domestic chores. Booker Tea - superb. @alf_Josiah enjoy breakfast. Is it at Tiffany's? @Krystyna23040 yesterday sounds wonderful and enjoy the pub lunch. Today's theme here and in general seems to be very verse 3 of Ye Holy Angels bright. Recently I have been reading passages from Daniel and Revelation which can both be difficult. Yesterday's events and stories were rightly sombre. Pre-match at Marrayfield, the sight of Doddie Weir reminded me that even the strongest and fittest of us is subject to what seems almost impossible to bear. Very humbling. This morning I read this (https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-...operty-presenter-jonnie-irwin-terminal-cancer) which is heartbreaking. No wonder that in darkening, shortening days the ancients turned to a festival of light with carb-heavy, sweet food and alcohol. And yet, and yet. Advent is round the corner and tucked away in the Psalms is Ps 71 V 18 which seems a really good plan to me. Yesterday here was just so
. . Very hard to expect you all to have a great day having read your posts but give it beans anyway.. (Such a pain hyperlinks are greyed out for me; @gennepher hope there is a youtube text generator)
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Apt, as always Ian. We have to just accept what is. No point, or kudos in riling against it (doesn't stop me complaining about the symptoms though). One of the things to be accepted is the onset of old age and its problems - not that I am very grey headed yet but at 77 coming on 25 it feels strange.

Edit: I remember those songs being sung - wouldn't have been from my Dad (great singing voice but rather more like Bing Crosby so I doubt those songs would have been his taste) so maybe they are comtemporary with me. No - they must be older maybe 20's or 30's - that's what they sound like.

So sad to read about Jonnie Irwin. He could probably do with a few prayers on his behalf as well.
 
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ianpspurs said:
Morning all from an area where the predominant colour is perfectly captured by the sun and its reflection in @gennepher's wonderful creative. Despite everything life, especially the food industry, is throwing at you that is so optimistic. @Annb respect to you also for your positivity in the face of bg control and pain issues. @dunelm thank you sharing the latest development of that current piece of art and those handy tips on handling domestic chores. Booker Tea - superb. @alf_Josiah enjoy breakfast. Is it at Tiffany's? @Krystyna23040 yesterday sounds wonderful and enjoy the pub lunch. Today's theme here and in general seems to be very verse 3 of Ye Holy Angels bright. Recently I have been reading passages from Daniel and Revelation which can both be difficult. Yesterday's events and stories were rightly sombre. Pre-match at Marrayfield, the sight of Doddie Weir reminded me that even the strongest and fittest of us is subject to what seems almost impossible to bear. Very humbling. This morning I read this (https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-...operty-presenter-jonnie-irwin-terminal-cancer) which is heartbreaking. No wonder that in darkening, shortening days the ancients turned to a festival of light with carb-heavy, sweet food and alcohol. And yet, and yet. Advent is round the corner and tucked away in the Psalms is Ps 71 V 18 which seems a really good plan to me. Yesterday here was just so
. . Very hard to expect you all to have a great day having read your posts but give it beans anyway.. (Such a pain hyperlinks are greyed out for me; @gennepher hope there is a youtube text generator)
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Thank you @ianpspurs and so sad for Jonnie Erwin and his family, something that I can relate to.
 
Annb said:
It kept on like that and, whatever was causing it was making me feel pretty awful as well but Neil had some bread baking so I had to stay up to get it out about 11 pm. That done, I went to bed about 11.30. BG at that point was 4.1. A few minutes later the Lantus alarm went off again because it had dropped to 3.9. I had a jelly baby and went to sleep. Woke again at 1 am with a roaring headache (sweet things do that to me) and neck and shoulders too painful to lay down and chest very tight, so here I am. BG at that point was 5.8 but I checked again at 1.15 to get it right to put in my notebook and it was 7.8 - in 15 minutes!

Just taken painkillers, because once on my feet, my legs were joining in the chorus. Now sitting with a cup of tea. It's all a puzzle and I'll have to keep checking to make sure BG stays in some sort of normal range. Once the painkillers kick in I might just doze in the chair though.
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Hope y your blood sugars settle down very soon and that you start feeling a lot better @Annb
 
gennepher said:
I imagine some/most meat has been fed from the rape plant one way or another.

It could contaminate the meat. Sometimes I feel very dull after eating some foods - maybe that is when I feel like that.

To get fresh sea caught fish, I need to find a fisherman who has a small trawler. There is one I have bought from, but it is a 20 mile drive from here...

There are no actual fishmongers near here, only the so called supermarket Morrisons fishmongers.
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I strongly suspect that your fears of rapeseed and whatever else is present in your meat are, sadly, both correct and possibly underplayed. This isn't very promising https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/campaign-launched-for-mandatory-labelling-of-grass-fed-meat. Without seeming too tofu munching wokeratti those fantastic Brexit trade deals will almost certainly exacerbate the problem with meat and poultry fed goodness knows what before being processed here and labelled British.
 
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