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

JohnEGreen said:
Fbg this morning was 6.5

Several years ago I used to suffer from extreme migraines and was prescribed amitriptyline took it regularly for four years you had to be careful with the dosage but did not seem to do me any long term harm. was prescribed them again a few weeks back for neuropathic pain but did not seem to work so have stopped taking them.

I remember when a child traveling on the ferry across to Birkenhead with my father I became very curious as to what lay within the seats come life rafts that where situated on the deck lifting the lid on one enough to look inside and foolishly sticking my hand inside to explore just as someone decided to sit on it. a very painful lesson to learn about not sticking your nose or any other part of your body in somewhere it does not belong one I never forgot.

Have got an appointment at the doctors tomorrow to have the blood flow checked in my legs and feet not the normal doppler but one wher the calculated blood flow is determined. Hope they decide I can keep my feet where they are on the ends of my legs.

As to the power of prayer I believe in it when I had covid and was at my lowest ebb lying there feeling so sorry for myself I felt as if a hand lifted me up out of that into the sun and returned a lightness of spirit to me and I am certain that is was due to the prayers of my son and his brothers in the capuchin community of England and Ireland who were praying for my recovery on mass.

And thank you to the artists among us who bring so much joy into our lives.

Hugs for all going through trials and tribulations.
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I have seen one floating in the river, they are part of having enough life saving equipment on the ferries. There is a couple of life boats, and unbeknownst to the masses, quite a few life jackets stowed away.
The crews practice for safety reasons.
In the winter and the North wind is quite a bit fierce, finding room downstairs was always an issue in peak times! I'm talking fifty years ago of course. You would be very reluctant to go on the top deck, for a sit. Even the boarding area was cold and icy!
Once, I took the last ferry from Pier Head, I went to watch Edwin Starr live, and it was a spring tide that was nearly high tide, and a weather front was coming through, the waves were high and the ferry couldn't dock on the landing stage. The lads tried very hard to use the ropes across from ferry to the landing stage but the peaks and troughs of the waves made it impossible, nearly! Half an hour later, quite a few passengers, looking very pale, alighted up the gangway up the walkway to terra firma! And no, I wasn't sea sick!
That was a rough night!
 
lindisfel said:
I had rather a disappointing attitude from some right wing Christians the other day. I couldn't help reminding them that Jesus parents were refugees and they had to take Jesus to Egypt until they no longer were persecuted by Herod. I don't think the Egyptians said to hisand parents get back from where you came from!

That stopped them in their tracks but I doubt they have changed their attitude.

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Presumably their bible omits the slaughter of the innocents let alone Deuteronomy 14:28–29. and many other OT passages. James 2:14-26 sums up the shallowness of that. Shalom.
 
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Good morning all. This diabetes continues to be a mystery. Since taking all four diabetes medications and cutting out Gabapentin the for the past 2 months my fbs are finally coming down to around the 8's. :) Yesterday afternoon I became really upset after a very distressing visit to mum's nursing home. When I got home, following my instincts, I ate a jam sandwich followed by a banana and a packet of crisps for my tea ( Shock horror!). Expected my fbs this morning to be through the roof and it was 7.4! Back to my sensible foods today but confused. I have been experiencing unpleasant hypo-like symptoms before meals and on waking for a while but when I test my sugars are in the normal range. Perhaps the are false hypos after my sugars have been high for so long? Although I haven't posted on here for a while I do follow you all daily and wish you well. :)
 
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dogslife said:
Good morning all. This diabetes continues to be a mystery. Since taking all four diabetes medications and cutting out Gabapentin the for the past 2 months my fbs are finally coming down to around the 8's. :) Yesterday afternoon I became really upset after a very distressing visit to mum's nursing home. When I got home, following my instincts, I ate a jam sandwich followed by a banana and a packet of crisps for my tea ( Shock horror!). Expected my fbs this morning to be through the roof and it was 7.4! Back to my sensible foods today but confused. I have been experiencing unpleasant hypo-like symptoms before meals and on waking for a while but when I test my sugars are in the normal range. Perhaps the are false hypos after my sugars have been high for so long? Although I haven't posted on here for a while I do follow you all daily and wish you well. :)
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Without doubt, diabetes is a mystery. What works for one, doesn't work for another. Everyone is different but wouldn't it be so much easier if we weren't? I apply all the low carb rules, despite advice from my diabetes team, and it does kind of work, but not the way it does for other people. By being ultra careful I can keep my BG between 5 and 10, but it doesn't take too much of a mistake to make it drop to the low 3's and make me feel very ill indeed or jump to the high teens, which also makes me feel pretty grotty. I am losing weight steadily though - about 1 lb a week, most weeks. But then, none of us has the same diabetes - not even all the T2s are the same, nor are we all receiving the same treatment/medication/advice. Nor do we all have the same range of health conditions. I wish it was a question of "Do this and the result will be that", but it just isn't so. As you say, it's a mystery.
 
lindisfel said:
I had rather a disappointing attitude from some right wing Christians the other day. I couldn't help reminding them that Jesus parents were refugees and they had to take Jesus to Egypt until they no longer were persecuted by Herod. I don't think the Egyptians said to his parents get back from where you came from!

That stopped them in their tracks but I doubt they have changed their attitude.

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A person designating himself as a Christian!
Should know the teachings of the messiah!
And know right from wrong!
It is not always that simple. But should know, when it is so wrong, that some of these obnoxious people spout!
Why did the right want to get it so wrong!
 
Lamont D said:
A person designating himself as a Christian!
Should know the teachings of the messiah!
And know right from wrong!
It is not always that simple. But should know, when it is so wrong, that some of these obnoxious people spout!
Why did the right want to get it so wrong!
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Oh dear. I do know right from wrong but as for the rest of it; I quite like the architecture. And some of the art. And some of the music. Small Gods by Terry Pratchett is a good read and also Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.
 
dunelm said:
Oh dear. I do know right from wrong but as for the rest of it; I quite like the architecture. And some of the art. And some of the music. Small Gods by Terry Pratchett is a good read and also Meditations by Marcus Aurelius.
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Sorry, I should not have brought the subject up.
It could lead to some feeling their values are being questioned which is not the case.

I have not read Marcus Aurelius and will have to dip into his writings. At one stage of my life I found the writings of Laurens van der Post very helpful, he had a deep love for humanity but I think was agnostic.
After his death it seems that his life was flawed seriously, which is perhaps the case for us all to a certain extent if we can't keep skeletons in the cupboard! :)
D.
 
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lindisfel said:
Sorry, I should not have brought the subject up.
It could lead to some feeling their values are being questioned which is not the case.

I have not read Marcus Aurelius and will have to dip into his writings. At one stage of my life I found the writings of Laurens van der Post very helpful, he had a deep love for humanity but I think was agnostic.
After his death it seems that his life was flawed seriously, which is perhaps the case for us all to a certain extent if we can't keep skeletons in the cupboard! :)
D.
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No need to feel sorry @lindisfel - you wrote in kindness and we can agree to have different thoughts.
 
Good morning everyone on another day of bright sunshine and anticipation here in the dark and dangerous north. 4.2 at waking at 5am and then my liver decided to take over. Our annual town Folk Festival begins today and runs until Sunday afternoon. There will be much jollity down on the farm. Lots of bands, groups, hands on ear singing. Much dancing as well as street food and much more. Did you know that Morris sticks make good kindling for accordion fires? Probably head down mid morning. Might need a big shot of pain relief first mind. I did manage to walk into town and back yesterday so hope to repeat that today and after being told that we only now need 5000 steps a day (it’s all dumbing down) I’m as good as it gets. Art bit - onwards and upwards. I hope your day is a pleasant one. Koffy time.


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Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen.

Blood sugars this morning were a stress induced 7. something. It is of no consequence.

Today is big day, it is 31 years since I lay on on an operating table and had a liver transplant, but and it is most important that I remember the young man who died and his family donated his organs so others may live. Without their courage and selflessness I would not have seen my children grow up and have children themselves. I cannot thank them enough.

Now stay safe all.
 
Lamont D said:
I forgot to mention the night sky last night !
I was mesmerised by the brightness of the stars.
Gonna have another look tonight.
It has always been something I have been enthralled with!

Thanks, I wasn't aware of that!

5.8 this morning!
Yay! Yippee! Yowser! And many more Y's!
I'm back!
just need to Keep going to get my hba1c levels down back to normal!
quick post, in the garden, chores done for visit, shopping done, cold salad later!

Have a tremendous Thursday! I'm nearly giddy at that reading and I did it again, same result! Yes! Get in!
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Brilliant fbg @Lamont D
 
A beautiful morning here in Cumbria but cooler than the muggy feel of yesterday. Must get some diesel in the Octavia today and pick up some new potatoes from the farm. There is quite a good little store at the garage it must be a goldmine.
There are three houses near the main road and it seems the Swallows and House Martin's are doing a lot better this year, having had one brood already. Good to see small gains amidst massive losses.
D.
 
6.4 this morning.

Had a delivery by Evri yesterday the parcel was thrown into the back yard over the fence most annoying their proof of delivery was a photo of the fence post would you believe, we were all home no attempt was made to deliver at front door.
 
Fbg 6.9

Wild life cameras...
Just one night - Badgers & Foxes & standoff between Cats & a grumpy Midnight

Blooming You Tube played me up for 2 hours this morning trying to up load this. Now you have a very grumpy gennepher... I had planned on starting something really early before today heated up...too hot for me now...



Creative...no time now, so you get a shot of my apples...
Have your best day...
Make a coffee...

Midnight has gone to ground find the coolest spot in the garden, and I am applying sun cream...

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dunelm said:
Good morning everyone on another day of bright sunshine and anticipation here in the dark and dangerous north. 4.2 at waking at 5am and then my liver decided to take over. Our annual town Folk Festival begins today and runs until Sunday afternoon. There will be much jollity down on the farm. Lots of bands, groups, hands on ear singing. Much dancing as well as street food and much more. Did you know that Morris sticks make good kindling for accordion fires? Probably head down mid morning. Might need a big shot of pain relief first mind. I did manage to walk into town and back yesterday so hope to repeat that today and after being told that we only now need 5000 steps a day (it’s all dumbing down) I’m as good as it gets. Art bit - onwards and upwards. I hope your day is a pleasant one. Koffy time.


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Great sketch @dunelm
 
alf_Josiah said:
Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen.

Blood sugars this morning were a stress induced 7. something. It is of no consequence.

Today is big day, it is 31 years since I lay on on an operating table and had a liver transplant, but and it is most important that I remember the young man who died and his family donated his organs so others may live. Without their courage and selflessness I would not have seen my children grow up and have children themselves. I cannot thank them enough.

Now stay safe all.
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Thai is all truly amazing Alf
 
Good morning all from L.A. where 3 infants have decided to take advantage of JKP. @dunelm thanks for sharing the art. Enjoy the folk festival and with that fbg some street food would probably be ok. @lindisfel "new" potatoes in mid August? a fen born chap shouldn't fall for that one. If you can't scrape the skins with your finger they ain't new. @alf_Josiah winner and hug for that post it does you great credit.
 
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