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

Annb said:
5.3 at 4 am (took painkillers midnight last night so slept a bit longer).

Chest has been a bit tight the last few days (hangover from Covid in 2020) but I couldn't find my oxymeter. Finally found it yesterday afternoon and it showed 94%. Could be worse and it's up a bit this morning to 95%. I should be having my covid and flu jabs next Saturday but not sure if I should go for it unless saturation rises a bit more. A full week to improve, so it might be OK and not need a decision.

Just made a pile of blueberry muffins to take to a pot-luck brunch tomorrow and will be making a low carb breakfast casserole (it's a recipe from a keto website and looks very much like a complicated frittata).

Had a short visit from my friend and the 2 brothers she has taken under her wing (12 and 14). I am ashamed of myself because I can't warm to them - their behaviour is so bad. I think my friend is hoping to improve them by example. I try to remain polite but firm. Their father was taken into care when he was a little younger than they are now because both he, and his elder brother had ADHD and their mother (a widow) couldn't cope with them after she lost her husband. Their father has turned out to be a very reasonable individual and I hope they will but they really are a handful just now. I don't think either of them has been said to have any learning issues. They are both talented and pretty bright. I wonder if they'll be brought to the brunch tomorrow. I am a bit anxious about that.
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Not sure what is happening at present. Oxygen level dropped to 92% and pulse is currently 98bpm. BG also around 11. Not sure if this is a reaction to something or what. Resting isn't doing much - well it did bring pulse down from115, so that's an improvement. Going to take it easy and forget about making food. Should be joining a Zoom meeting at 7.30 but I suspect I shan't bother.
 
Annb said:
Not sure what is happening at present. Oxygen level dropped to 92% and pulse is currently 98bpm. BG also around 11. Not sure if this is a reaction to something or what. Resting isn't doing much - well it did bring pulse down from115, so that's an improvement. Going to take it easy and forget about making food. Should be joining a Zoom meeting at 7.30 but I suspect I shan't bother.
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My oximeter gives a reading down to 90% at times whereas Marjorie is 99% most of the time. I do have a collapsed lung and also had a heart attack earlier in year. My pace maker makes the heart rate just above 60 b.p.m. at rest. but it drops to 35 when electric pacing switched off at Newcastle last Tuesday and I later felt strange.
Don't worry Ann. Perhaps an e-consult to your doctor could get it clarified.
Best wishes
Derek
 
Annb said:
Very thought provoking piece, and I absolutely agree with it.

I am determined to like these boys even if their behaviour pains me. I know that others had difficulty understanding Neil, although I didn't have issues with him. He was mine! And I understood him. And, of course, I loved him. As time goes on I will find what is good in these 2 boys and I will welcome them into my house and find pleasure in their company.
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You have a heart full of love and kindness.
 
Annb said:
Great afternoon with the grandkids, cheered me up no end and a few laughs with no8, so feelings are back to normal, I even helped Mrs L with her bathroom routine smi!ing tellng on him for throwing her cushion into the bin, aiming for me, but missing! He is a loveable handful!
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Apparently, the job of government was being run by the wife of the prime minister, before, during and after covid. I wonder if the current incumbent is being manipulated by the wife and her father and the money of india!
Conspiracy theories are abound!!!
 
Lamont D said:
Apparently, the job of government was being run by the wife of the prime minister, before, during and after covid. I wonder if the current incumbent is being manipulated by the wife and her father and the money of india!
Conspiracy theories are abound!!!
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How did that happen?
 
dunelm said:
Good afternoon everyone on a wonderfully sunny autumnal day here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.5 this am. Washing on the line and then a wander into town and round the Farmers Market. Two loaves of proper sourdough - one beetroot and one seeded, made this morning so won’t get cut up and put into freezer until tomorrow. Kimchi, two packs, made by a nice Korean woman. Art bit, just a bit of colour added, not much. Hope your day is being kind to you. Already had two koffys so tea it is.


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Just the perfect amount of colour @dunelm
 
I don't know what's in this flu vaccine I have been very sleepy since yesterday afternoon after vaccine in am. I could not keep awake watching tele lasts night and was off very quickly when I came to bed.

A glorious cold sunny day in prospect after early frost it is some compensation after the non existent Indian Summer in Cumbria.

But every day of life is a gift
I hope our multi ethnic society allows our Jewish community to live in peace in our country and not export their hatreds here.
D.
 
Good morning everyone from another bright, sunny yet chilly start to the day here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.7 this am. We were out with family early evening, they are up in the Land of the Prince Bishops for the weekend staying with daughter in law’s mum. So, a Thai restaurant owned by friends of our daughter in law. A small place with a small menu of some wonderfully authentic Thai food. Good to see the grandchildren who told us their plans for when they come up for Halloween. The Ninky Nonks are both going to dress as skeletons and Little Miss Pamplemousse as either Harley Quinn or Wednesday (you will have to look them up if you are not with the ‘it’ crowd of seven year olds). Art bit, another starter for 10. I hope your day is sailing fair to the wind. I need some koffy.

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5.5 this morning. Another day in the 5s - which is rather wonderful.

It is chilly but really sunny here in central Norfolk.

Mr K is feeling a bit under the weather - possibly from the 2 vaccinations this week.

I had to veto our planned trip to Sheringham Park today because I could see he wasn't well enough to go. He felt bad about that because he knows I really love our Sunday trips out but actually I don't mind a more relaxing day today as this week has been really hectic. So lots of coffee and catching up with the reading.
 
Morning all from a dry, bright, crystal clear but cold L.A.. Rugby shirt and thermoreg top combo, jeans and socks cold but not base layer cold. @Krystyna23040 hug for Mr K feeling off colour and for you missing the walk but also being so caring. @lindisfel hopefully you too are just feeling the impact of the vaccination. @gennepher hug for whatever made yesterday so bad but winner for the creative. @dunelm the meal and chance to see loved ones sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing the latest starter for 10. @Annb I hope yourself and Neil are feeling better today.Today's theme here is hedonism. Sourdough toast (37 gms) with Rillettes du Mans and a third huge mug of Assam tea to take tablets at 10.00 am then Wagyu brisket for main meal, possibly while watching the rugby. I may even manage to endure a hot chocolate (almond milk, cream, Lidl Dutch processed cocoa) with brandy and a keto cookie or doughnut. It is Sunday which even in Lent is a feast day so why not? Have the best day you can.
 
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lindisfel said:
They mention Redcar quite a lot, they seem to get in a tizwas about the boating lake! :)
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There are a few artists that frequent a care home nearby who work with the residents doing creative art. Seems to really help in all sorts of ways. People are always moaning about the boating lake for one reason or another - perhaps the council use it as a moaning magnet :angelic:
 
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