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

alf_Josiah said:
what a faffe for an oldster who is a digital immigrant and not a digital native. Never mind I shall persevere, viewing as a challenge and character building.
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A case of "stop the small boasts "... ;)

Nice...much crisper sound I thought.



Though to be fair, it is hard to really hear at this end of your garden...
 
SlimLizzy said:
When I finally managed to get into a dentists client list , the earliest appointment they could offer was eight months away. When one of our ukranians had a serious tooth infection she had to wait three months for an urgent appointment.
We should all be encouraging our children and grandchildren to train as dentists, plumbers or electricians.
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I thought the shortage of dentists was a British problem but it seems to be more widespread.
 
Annb said:
Thank you for that advice Gennepher. I e-mailed Kirsty and she says to stop the classes and talk to GP or physio. I'll see if I can get an appointment for one or other.Good luck with the GP of physio @Annb
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About 8 years ago the GP thought I ought to be making more effort to exercise. I did explain what I was doing with the stepper, but how it was affecting me with the severe cramps in toes, hips, and upper legs. But she took no notice of what I said. I also explaIned I was doing isometrics at that time. She was horrified I was doing isometrics and said it would give me a heart attack. And to stop.

She was under the impression you held your breath when you did the isometrics. I explained you did not, but breathed throughout the exercise as you normally do, but she would not listen to me.

She then insisted I join the gym which was on a free offer at that time. I explained my deafness problems with not being able to understand what was being said at the gym, and explained I would be exhausted by the time I parked the car, walked from car park to gym (or got my scooter out of the car to use). But all I got from the doctor was "Nonsense", and insinuated that I wasn't trying.

I went...the once...had to use my mobility scooter, it was too far to walk. But when I got into the gym there was a set of stairs between two half levels. I cannot do stairs, and neither can my scooter...and so I was bamboozled (for want of a better word, my brain is not working this afternoon) before I even started.

I left.

When I told the doctor, she tut tutted me as though I was a lazy thing who didn't attempt to try. I had to leave or else I would have....

There was no understanding there.

I hope you get better understanding from your GP or physio @Annb
 
Afternoon team D.

FBG a pleasantly pleasing 7.1

Puts all Monsieur M'tres running totals at 7.6, so coming down nicely over time.

A day off with Frankie in da house, so off out for a walk in a bit.

I notice not only @lindisfel falling radio silent, but we seem to be missing @Lamont D as well.

Hope your both just busy, guys.

Looking forward to seeing any posts with news.

Stay safe all.
JJ.
 
Annb said:
Sleep just didn't want to come last night, Went to bed about 2345 and was still wide awake at 0145 so I got up to have a cup of warm milk to see if that would help. It didn't, but I finally felt tired enough to go to bed again at 0430. BG by that time was 10.4 - that was the milk. Did get to sleep then after about 15 minutes but woke again at 0700 and got up. BG by then was 9.8 and carried on down until just after 1300 (8.8) when I took insulin and had what I think will be my one meal today.

What is it with young people and dogs? Em has shown me several video clips of people who look to be around 20 wearing dog masks and clip on tails, prancing around like no dog ever did. She thinks it's great and has bought herself a furry tail and made a (very effective) mask. She also has a new friend who wants to be a wolf, so Em has made a mask for her as well. It's encouraging her creativity, but please tell me she'll grow out of it.
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So long as she knows it's just imaginative play , no need to worry.
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 6.9

I had to go out early to do some stuff.
The cold and wet has got into my bones again...
I am more than well wrapped up against the weather outside, but it is the damp that affects my bones...
In bed again with electric blanket etc.
I need a sleep.

At the chemist I had to wait awhile for my meds. Currently I am owed 6 different meds, and also 4 from last month.

The chemist had explained something to the woman opposite me about the availability of her meds, and she sat down depressed. I didn't have my pen and postcard, but I did have my Pixel phone and my finger, so I tried to draw her on my tiny screen. Not sure about posting it yet, so I took a photo of some wild garlic in my garden which is flowering...

I need a sleep...

Wildlife videos...
The Badger & Cat Jade
1min 4secs


Creative is photo of wild garlic in flower.

And I have a flask of tea...

I will emerge in a few hours...

Have your best kind of day.

I managed to get enough fresh food stuff so I can stay indoors out of this incessant rain for a week...

Catch you later...

Going to sleep now...

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Hug for the damp cold - long way from Shakespeare's Fen sucked fogs here to you but I get the type of damp cold perfectly. The photo and hunter gatherer deserve winners even though the tiredness and cold won't make you feel like a winner. The nurses yesterday were complaining of shortages in fairly basic equipment and drugs - they have had to buy paracetamol out of their own pocket before (expenses process doesn't work/pharmacy won't accept the forms) - so I'm not surprised people can't have their prescriptions fully met. Take it easy.
 
ianpspurs said:
Good morning everyone from a dry but light grey L.A after a good day on the swings for some. Dem Bones, dem Bones :D @dunelm yesterday sounds fun especially the large fish. Thanks for sharing the climb every mountain art and enjoy the family gathering. Jenny Joseph? the little I've read doesn't boil ma bacon but I'll try again - perhaps. @Krystyna23040 double result - the fbg and the delivery. Interesting advice on the visualisation - thanks. @Annb I hope the pain eases and @gennepher and @Krystyna23040 have given you some good ideas for the way forward. Salmon day here so one fixed point of blessing. I need to listen carefully to the cricket commentary - Duckett can be tricky. Here are five pieces of poetry which start my camino. The idea is to encourage us to read poetry aloud and slowly - rather like slowly sipping and savouring a fine wine or the idea of lectio divinia - read, mark learn and inwardly digest. Obvious song is this classic. Enjoy Friday your own way.
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Thank you @ianpspurs - it’s all go this weekend - both the long one and now the short one.
 
ianpspurs said:
Hug for the damp cold - long way from Shakespeare's Fen sucked fogs here to you but I get the type of damp cold perfectly. The photo and hunter gatherer deserve winners even though the tiredness and cold won't make you feel like a winner. The nurses yesterday were complaining of shortages in fairly basic equipment and drugs - they have had to buy paracetamol out of their own pocket before (expenses process doesn't work/pharmacy won't accept the forms) - so I'm not surprised people can't have their prescriptions fully met. Take it easy.
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Thank you Ian.
Here is a kaleidoscope of the white garlic flower, just for you...

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alf_Josiah said:
Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen and those election candidates that lost their deposits.

Blood sugars this morning were 7.5 and I’m not surprised.

Me me’s and myself have a new dab+ radio for my shed / workshop and I have being trying to set it up, wow what a faffe for an oldster who is a digital immigrant and not a digital native. Never mind I shall persevere, viewing as a challenge and character building. Don’t mention swear words, I’ve used up most of those I know.
Stay safe all.
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Always endeavour to persevere - or - just ask the grandchildren
 
gennepher said:
Lucky you having some sun @dunelm

Love the drama the thick lines create...
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Thank you @gennepher. I think that solar radiation in Wales has been cut to 20 watts per square meter in line with speed limits. It’s all about green stuff - most of which ends up in a very few peoples pockets.
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 6.9

I had to go out early to do some stuff.
The cold and wet has got into my bones again...
I am more than well wrapped up against the weather outside, but it is the damp that affects my bones...
In bed again with electric blanket etc.
I need a sleep.

At the chemist I had to wait awhile for my meds. Currently I am owed 6 different meds, and also 4 from last month.

The chemist had explained something to the woman opposite me about the availability of her meds, and she sat down depressed. I didn't have my pen and postcard, but I did have my Pixel phone and my finger, so I tried to draw her on my tiny screen. Not sure about posting it yet, so I took a photo of some wild garlic in my garden which is flowering...

I need a sleep...

Wildlife videos...
The Badger & Cat Jade
1min 4secs


Creative is photo of wild garlic in flower.

And I have a flask of tea...

I will emerge in a few hours...

Have your best kind of day.

I managed to get enough fresh food stuff so I can stay indoors out of this incessant rain for a week...

Catch you later...

Going to sleep now...

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Very sad that some meds seem to be in short supply. The GP changed one of Mrs Miggins’ tablets yesterday and she got half the prescription and a promissory note for the remaining. Lovely garlic. We are awaiting the flowers in the woods so that we can go and pick some plants for salads - bulbs, leaves, flowers and all.
 
gennepher said:
About 8 years ago the GP thought I ought to be making more effort to exercise. I did explain what I was doing with the stepper, but how it was affecting me with the severe cramps in toes, hips, and upper legs. But she took no notice of what I said. I also explaIned I was doing isometrics at that time. She was horrified I was doing isometrics and said it would give me a heart attack. And to stop.

She was under the impression you held your breath when you did the isometrics. I explained you did not, but breathed throughout the exercise as you normally do, but she would not listen to me.

She then insisted I join the gym which was on a free offer at that time. I explained my deafness problems with not being able to understand what was being said at the gym, and explained I would be exhausted by the time I parked the car, walked from car park to gym (or got my scooter out of the car to use). But all I got from the doctor was "Nonsense", and insinuated that I wasn't trying.

I went...the once...had to use my mobility scooter, it was too far to walk. But when I got into the gym there was a set of stairs between two half levels. I cannot do stairs, and neither can my scooter...and so I was bamboozled (for want of a better word, my brain is not working this afternoon) before I even started.

I left.

When I told the doctor, she tut tutted me as though I was a lazy thing who didn't attempt to try. I had to leave or else I would have....

There was no understanding there.

I hope you get better understanding from your GP or physio @Annb
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That is absolutely appalling @genn. i do hope that you were able to change your doctor.
 
gennepher said:
About 8 years ago the GP thought I ought to be making more effort to exercise. I did explain what I was doing with the stepper, but how it was affecting me with the severe cramps in toes, hips, and upper legs. But she took no notice of what I said. I also explaIned I was doing isometrics at that time. She was horrified I was doing isometrics and said it would give me a heart attack. And to stop.

She was under the impression you held your breath when you did the isometrics. I explained you did not, but breathed throughout the exercise as you normally do, but she would not listen to me.

She then insisted I join the gym which was on a free offer at that time. I explained my deafness problems with not being able to understand what was being said at the gym, and explained I would be exhausted by the time I parked the car, walked from car park to gym (or got my scooter out of the car to use). But all I got from the doctor was "Nonsense", and insinuated that I wasn't trying.

I went...the once...had to use my mobility scooter, it was too far to walk. But when I got into the gym there was a set of stairs between two half levels. I cannot do stairs, and neither can my scooter...and so I was bamboozled (for want of a better word, my brain is not working this afternoon) before I even started.

I left.

When I told the doctor, she tut tutted me as though I was a lazy thing who didn't attempt to try. I had to leave or else I would have....

There was no understanding there.

I hope you get better understanding from your GP or physio @Annb
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I think this doctor need some re-training, perhaps with a specially selected garden cane. :nailbiting::nurse::oldman::inpain::jimlad:
 
Krystyna23040 said:
Visualisation is very interesting @ianpspurs. Athletes also use it to improve their performance.
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I use visualisation when on my spin bike, headphones on and imagine I am somewhere totally different to the cramped garage with a car, treadmill, mini bounder and recumberant bike (as well as spin bike) in. I have had many "funny" and "distressed" looks from Hermes/Postman as I have to have negotiate the garage door which results with it being open! I am too engrossed and I really do have to visualise being somewhere else otherwise the embarrassment is too much - for all that see!
 
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