• Guest - w'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the 2025 Survey »

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

Ryhia said:
FBG 5.8 this morning. That's ok! Cold has come out and I'm feeling really grotty. Slept most of the morning off and on.
Meeting with DN went well, :) Don't think I've seen this DN before she has the same first name as the person I saw last year but physically looked very different plus she had a totally different attitude to the previous DN. Much more engaged and laid back. Bloods are a couple of points up but thought they might be higher considering some of the blood results I was seeing a few weeks ago. I thought the rise might be pointed out but DN was just so excited that she had met someone whose bloods were in remission for so long that she could not stop congratulating me. She said she could count on one hand the number of people she had seen who were able to get their bloods under control and to do it alone was really impressive. She also said most of her patients who had been diabetic this long, would likely be on insulin by now. That heartened me as its been really hard for me this year what with lack of motivation, strange blood results for no reason, anxiety, inflammation, etc. so to have all the effort I have put in being acknowledged and congratulated, was a real encouragement. Told her I ate low carb and mentioned the NHS Low carb program but didn't push it, I have flogged that dead horse many times in the past and it always falls on deaf ears. Maybe there is change in the air, I do hope so but my negative self says don't hold your breath.

Cholesterol was the one thing she commented on as a negative, bit it is usually the giant in the room so no surprise there, its always high, although actually it was a little lower this time than on previous occasions. She did ask if anyone had mentioned statins. I said yes - that I had thought about them, but had decided I didn't want to take them.and that there should be a note on my file for it not to be mentioned. I was nearly floored when she simply said, well you don't have to take them and left it at that. Sadly I forgot to ask for a printout of my blood results so I don't have the breakdown of ratios or whats going on with other markers. My GP surgery has not bought into online results module so I always have to request a print out. Guess I'll have to remember to ask next year.

So all's fine for now. I treat myself to a Victoria plum in celebration. Bloods went up to 8.2 so that indulgence was short and sweet - Pardon the pun or should that be punnet. :rolleyes:
Click to expand...
Well, first of all congratulations on staying in remission.
It's nice to know your success was acknowledged at interview, even if your DN showed zero interest in knowing how it was achieved.

"She said she could count on one hand the number of people she had seen who were able to get their bloods under control and to do it alone was really impressive. Most of her patients who had been diabetic this long, would likely be on insulin by now."

Her comments underline your achievement in bucking the trend, but anecdotally it's a depressing state of affairs.
 
speccybecky said:
I’ve had type 2 for 4 years and was told I don’t need to test. Long story short, I’ve bought myself a testing kit and this morning pre breakfast it’s 10!! Can’t be good, do I need to see a nurse? I take metformin
Click to expand...
Hello and welcome to the thread. We're pleased you could join us.

Well done for acquiring a meter and strips. Most of us on this thread log our fasting blood glucose reading [FBG] on waking first thing in the morning, so you may not be comparing like with like.

Your pre breakfast reading (ie. before first bite) is important too, but is bound to be higher than your FBG. Even conducting your ablutions before you test will raise your blood glucose.

Hope this helps, LL.
 
speccybecky said:
I’ve had type 2 for 4 years and was told I don’t need to test. Long story short, I’ve bought myself a testing kit and this morning pre breakfast it’s 10!! Can’t be good, do I need to see a nurse? I take metformin
Click to expand...
Most of us type 2's are told not to test but I wouldn't have a clue about my BG without testing .
 
Estragon said:
Well, this is interesting: This morning early 6.7, later today I went for a walk, which included a short but stiff hill walk which always gets me, I came back and I was 4.8.
Click to expand...
4.7 here. Well done on the hill climb. This is a hill hereabouts: Kenny Hill IP28 8DA is approximately 2m (7ft) above sea level. We take our dogs there for altitude training. :D @Ryhia and @JohnEGreen well done on A1c's and reviews.
 

Attachments

  • Screenshot 2023-08-06 17.40.08.png
    Screenshot 2023-08-06 17.40.08.png
    98.3 KB · Views: 76
KitSileya said:
5.0!!!! Walked around a lot yesterday, as I was Pokemon go-ing with a friend, with whom I ate a late lunch/early dinner. I am so glad I broke the barrier on walking long distances while in Paris last week. Now I only have to break the 'work out' barrier and start weight training again.
Click to expand...
Funny you say Pokamon Go. My mate can do it without the need for a mobile phone. He just eats Magic Mushrooms ;)
 
Shock horror 6.8. This morning.
Way too many carbs last night. Dinner out with friends.
Vegan schnitzel chips and salad and gravy plus a lower carb cider and a brandy. Don’t want that medication back so going to be very carb free today as I can
 
Back
Top