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

Lamont D said:
6.9 this woeful Wednesday.
Wet and windy again and again.
This is becoming increasingly depressing.

I have been watching something that reminded me of my feelings, depression and the ensuing anxiety issues
The breakdown.
It wasn't uncomfortable or disturbing.
It was a lesson in coping.
And how far I have come in understanding what and why, I am where I am.
And how much my mood and feelings and thoughts had become better organised and not dominating my day.

And even having the stress of Mrs L, the possibility of not improving, and my own health issues.
I'm believing in myself that I will cope better, but I know it's an if.
I have that bit of confidence returning that was missing for so long, the despondency, the uselessness has all lifted enough for me to tackle this.

My counselling has helped. But I knew all along, it was up to me to get the tools I needed, to sort my head out.
To try and be myself again.
I know I'm not fooling myself, because my attitude has changed and I don't let the anxiety dominate, which it did not too long ago.
I still have anger issues, and life can be so annoying and irritating. As can Mrs L.
I have learned how to help Mrs L and myself. I have learned to be busy, to be a better person and husband etc.
I still have a long road to get where I want to be.
And I just want to express my gratitude to you lot out there giving me the opportunity to vent, can't and put my feelings somewhere. This is so therapeutic, to write this down (type!)
I thank you.

No dream last night.

My bestest wishes to you all this damp day. Another wet Wednesday.
It is a long wet day.
Grrrf.
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Knowing where you are, is the first part of finding your way back, to being anywhere near close to where you were.

No need to be afraid if it's been a while & the landscapes changed.

Time didn't stand still, and nor did we.

but when we dig in, and begin uncovering that core lying beneath the remains of all those bad days and can recognise bits of ourselves, that's a good sign ...a very good sign.

best wishes on your journey back.
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 6.7

My friend cancelled our meeting today with some bad news. Her mother in law was rushed to hospital. But they won't operate and are sending her home today with palliative care, whatever that entails in this case. She is nearly 100.
But I got the message just before bedtime, and I couldn't sleep last night. I know her history because I was asked to research her using Ancestry. Her son, my friend's husband never knew his father, he thought his father was a ne'er do well who had abandoned his pregnant mother. But records showed his father was one of those Chinese Seamen who risked their lives crewing the convoys that helped us defeat Germany, but was betrayed in 1945/6, rounded up by this government, forced on ships with a one way passage in the direction of China. There is a heck of a lot more to this story.
So I was thinking about all that last night, and the injustices done to families who never knew what happened to husbands and fathers.

What I found out brought some measure of peace to my friend's husband, who had spent a lifetime resenting his unknown father, and now has his father's name proudly tattooed on his arm...

Our end comes to all of us at sometime, but sometimes it doesn't feel fair... I know I am being illogical here...

I wasn't fit for anything this morning. Just had a sleep. Now I need to get on with my day.


Wildlife nighttime video
Two Cats & then a Badger
38 secs


Creative...one line squiggle drawing, this lady was walking with her body so far backwards, I don't know how she didn't fall over backwards...

Have your best day, whatever is left of it...

Time for a cuppa before I start my day again...

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A quote I heard and I think it fits somehow.

life isn't fair.
nor is everyone's hair.
no one can win.
It could be the colour of your skin.
nothing is right.
unless you're rich and white.
 
jjraak said:
Knowing where you are, is the first part of finding your way back, to being anywhere near close to where you were.

No need to be afraid if it's been a while & the landscapes changed.

Time didn't stand still, and nor did we.

but when we dig in, and begin uncovering that core lying beneath the remains of all those bad days and can recognise bits of ourselves, that's a good sign ...a very good sign.

best wishes on your journey back.
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That really hit home with what you have written, thanks x
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 6.7

My friend cancelled our meeting today with some bad news. Her mother in law was rushed to hospital. But they won't operate and are sending her home today with palliative care, whatever that entails in this case. She is nearly 100.
But I got the message just before bedtime, and I couldn't sleep last night. I know her history because I was asked to research her using Ancestry. Her son, my friend's husband never knew his father, he thought his father was a ne'er do well who had abandoned his pregnant mother. But records showed his father was one of those Chinese Seamen who risked their lives crewing the convoys that helped us defeat Germany, but was betrayed in 1945/6, rounded up by this government, forced on ships with a one way passage in the direction of China. There is a heck of a lot more to this story.
So I was thinking about all that last night, and the injustices done to families who never knew what happened to husbands and fathers.

What I found out brought some measure of peace to my friend's husband, who had spent a lifetime resenting his unknown father, and now has his father's name proudly tattooed on his arm...

Our end comes to all of us at sometime, but sometimes it doesn't feel fair... I know I am being illogical here...

I wasn't fit for anything this morning. Just had a sleep. Now I need to get on with my day.


Wildlife nighttime video
Two Cats & then a Badger
38 secs


Creative...one line squiggle drawing, this lady was walking with her body so far backwards, I don't know how she didn't fall over backwards...

Have your best day, whatever is left of it...

Time for a cuppa before I start my day again...

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if you look back through history, the whole of civilisation is rife with unfair.
The powerful have always victimised the weak.
my city and area has been built on the profits of slavery.
my country is rich because of empire and it's subjugation of peoples.
Don't think it will change any time soon.
And it's so intentional in every form of politics.
Especially when the majority of the world's population is beholden to those who have the real power.
 
jjraak said:
Knowing where you are, is the first part of finding your way back, to being anywhere near close to where you were.

No need to be afraid if it's been a while & the landscapes changed.

Time didn't stand still, and nor did we.

but when we dig in, and begin uncovering that core lying beneath the remains of all those bad days and can recognise bits of ourselves, that's a good sign ...a very good sign.

best wishes on your journey back.
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Once again my friend, your words are so pertinent and I'm honoured and blessed to be in receipt of the reply you have posted.
I also am aware of the journey I'm on, and it's gonna be for the long haul and there will be the determination to not be so self critical, be more positive.
And hopefully get in the garden sometime this year.
I believe I will say a prayer for you tonight.
No idea who to, but the thought is there, mate.
 
dunelm said:
Terrible how some lives are potentially ruined by misinformation. An uncle of mine (his wife was my father’s elder sister) was a Banado’s boy. It was after he died that his daughters, my cousins found that he had a brother who also assumed he was an only child. Smashing sketch - strange posture, wonder if she is in pain.
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Yes, I agree @dunelm

Her hands were clenched...
 
JohnEGreen said:
My doctor has asked me to check BP twice a day for the next 7 days.
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Yes, it's a good idea to vary the time of day it's measured @JohnEGreen. My blood pressure readings are almost always lower in the morning than in the afternoon and lower still in the evening.

I record the lowest of three attempts, which is almost always the third reading.
 
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jjraak said:
Knowing where you are, is the first part of finding your way back, to being anywhere near close to where you were.

No need to be afraid if it's been a while & the landscapes changed.

Time didn't stand still, and nor did we.

but when we dig in, and begin uncovering that core lying beneath the remains of all those bad days and can recognise bits of ourselves, that's a good sign ...a very good sign.

best wishes on your journey back.
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I love being myself, as long as no harm is done to anyone. I just enjoy being myself. I keep on telling myself and Mrs L, life is good!
 
JohnEGreen said:
My doctor has asked me to check BP twice a day for the next 7 days this morning was a little higher than usual at 163/95
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I have white coat hypertension. Two-Three weeks before my pcp’s appointment, I start taking my BP at home, log and take records to the pcp. My BP is fine in normal range at home. Strange, the doctor's office is high. (nervous or some tension). My pcp asked to bring the BP machine to his office, so he can verify. My BP machine is good.
Hope your BP gets better!
 
Morning all on a dull start here in Little America on pre-delayed-double bin and drip trip day. I’m just hydrating. No known fbg but 25 gms carb and 7 day average of 20.9 ought to give some measure of control. . Four grandchildren are here today because their schedules - the 11 year old normally has 8 clubs, activities or music practices weekly - means they don't see as much of each other now. All 7 grandchildren are scheduled to meet Saturday for a Top Secret meal to celebrate JKP's 70th. Six days early - her birthday is Priimrose day, Rip Dizzy. My A Level history teacher was a fan of Dizzy and Bizzy. @JohnEGreen are you ok to go with BG there? I am but many report feeling poorly. @Omar51 I too have white coat syndrome - my reading pre-drip today will be outrageous but at home all is good. I hope everyone has a good Thursday.
 
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Fbg 6,7

Wildlife nighttime camera
Cats & Badgers & a Fox jumps on the swing
51 secs

Creative - using a thicker pen to do the one line squiggle...it was not so easy to do, and not sure it I like it...

A blue sky today. Garden is a mud bath.

Have your best kind of day.

Time for a cuppa and a nap....

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ianpspurs said:
Morning all on a dull start here in Little America on pre-delayed-double bin and drip trip day. I’m just hydrating. I’m just hydrating. No known fbg but 25 gms carb and 7 day average of 20.9 ought to give some measure of control. . Four grandchildren are here today because their schedules - the 11 year old normally has 8 clubs or activities weekly - means they don't see as much of each other now. All 7 grandchildren are scheduled to meet Saturday for a Top Secret meal I have organised to celebrate JKP's 70th. Six days early - her birthday is Priimrose day - Rip Dizzy. My A Level history teacher was a fan of Dizzy and Bizzy. @JohnEGreen are you ok to go with BG there? I am but many report feeling poorly. @Omar51 I too have white coat syndrome - my reading pre-drip today will be outrageous but at home all is good. I hope everyone has a good Thursday.
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I hope your day goes well for you Ian...
 
Omar51 said:
I have white coat hypertension. Two-Three weeks before my pcp’s appointment, I start taking my BP at home, log and take records to the pcp. My BP is fine in normal range at home. Strange, the doctor's office is high. (nervous or some tension). My pcp asked to bring the BP machine to his office, so he can verify. My BP machine is good.
Hope your BP gets better![emoji256
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FBG Thursday, 4.5 mmol on waking at 6.00 am.

We're advised to relax for about 5 mins before a BP measurement is taken and resist the urge to talk. That might be easier said than done in your doctor's office @Omar51.
 
gennepher said:
I hope your day goes well for you Ian...
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Thank you @gennepher and thank you for sharing the sketch which I like even if you aren't sure. I think the feedback here will reassure you. In exchange for sharing the sketch and video here's a poem. May work for those finding the times tough, doubting previous beliefs or just liking words. Lave is a new one for me. My faith, the poet's and psalmist's doesn't mean burying one's head in the sand and wandering around with a beatific smile despite obviously awful circumstances. I wonder if reading this before bp is taken would work?. Creatives seem to work for yourself and @dunelm.
 
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ianpspurs said:
Thank you @gennepher and thank you for sharing the sketch which I like even if you aren't sure. I think the feedback here will reassure you. In axchange for sharing the sketch and video here's a poem. May work for those finding the times tough, doubting previous beliefs or just liking words. Lave is a new one for me. I wonder if reading this before bp is taken would work. Creatives seem to work for yourself and @dunelm.
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Thanks Ian...
 
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