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Fbg 7.1

Plenty of rain, a thunderstorm or two, but still very hot.
Couldn't breathe last night.
Had fans and humidifiers/misters going all night in my bedroom.
The air was thick, like drowning in warm unbreathable air.
Had the window wide open.
Finally went outside at 1am, but the air was unbreathable outside as well. It was too warm, too thick to breathe
Came back in. Made some more ice cubes to put in the humidifiers...
Not one bit of sleep last night...


Nighttime wildlife videos.
Fox & Badger watched attentively by Cat Midnight
38 secs


Creative...kaleidoscope in Laboscope App taken in my garden. It's of the soft toys I tied to the back of the swing to keep the cats warm on cold nights...


A quiet day today I think.

Time for a cuppa...


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Fbg 7.1

Plenty of rain, a thunderstorm or two, but still very hot.
Couldn't breathe last night.
Had fans and humidifiers/misters going all night in my bedroom.
The air was thick, like drowning in warm unbreathable air.
Had the window wide open.
Finally went outside at 1am, but the air was unbreathable outside as well. It was too warm, too thick to breathe
Came back in. Made some more ice cubes to put in the humidifiers...
Not one bit of sleep last night...


Nighttime wildlife videos.
Fox & Badger watched attentively by Cat Midnight
38 secs


Creative...kaleidoscope in Laboscope App taken in my garden. It's of the soft toys I tied to the back of the swing to keep the cats warm on cold nights...


A quiet day today I think.

Time for a cuppa...


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Hug for the lack of breath last night. Thank you for sharing the kaleidoscope and on behalf of the cats for giving them soft, cuddly toys to keep warm. I hope today is very low key and restful for you.
 
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Fbg 7.1

Plenty of rain, a thunderstorm or two, but still very hot.
Couldn't breathe last night.
Had fans and humidifiers/misters going all night in my bedroom.
The air was thick, like drowning in warm unbreathable air.
Had the window wide open.
Finally went outside at 1am, but the air was unbreathable outside as well. It was too warm, too thick to breathe
Came back in. Made some more ice cubes to put in the humidifiers...
Not one bit of sleep last night...


Nighttime wildlife videos.
Fox & Badger watched attentively by Cat Midnight
38 secs


Creative...kaleidoscope in Laboscope App taken in my garden. It's of the soft toys I tied to the back of the swing to keep the cats warm on cold nights...


A quiet day today I think.

Time for a cuppa...


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More rain that a post apocalyptic scene in a film called ‘Deluge’. Smashing cuddly toy kaleidoscope.
 
Good morning everyone on a damp squib of a start here in the dark and dangerous north. Rain stopped play yesterday but we managed to get all our steps in with the wet weather programme; Wandering round a big B&M where Mrs Miggins bought canes in the gardening department and then taking in the delights of the isle of mystery in Aldi. The replica Spanish galleon The Galeón Andalucía arrived in Whitby on Monday evening and we plan to go and visit this floating museum on Tuesday, mind your heads (two interpretations). Art bit - on with trees. Hope your day is a good one - we shall be having a wander through the wet woods - welly boots in July? Must be time for some koffy.
 

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Workmen have arrived and started work on repointing the brickwork on the back of the house hopefully a cure for the damp getting through the outside wall of the dining room.
One thing I learned is if you have mould on a wall do not scrub it off because as soon as you disturb it it spreads spores around the house and you have an even worse problem on your hands.
 
Good morning everyone on a damp squib of a start here in the dark and dangerous north. Rain stopped play yesterday but we managed to get all our steps in with the wet weather programme; Wandering round a big B&M where Mrs Miggins bought canes in the gardening department and then taking in the delights of the isle of mystery in Aldi. The replica Spanish galleon The Galeón Andalucía arrived in Whitby on Monday evening and we plan to go and visit this floating museum on Tuesday, mind your heads (two interpretations). Art bit - on with trees. Hope your day is a good one - we shall be having a wander through the wet woods - welly boots in July? Must be time for some koffy.
Good news on the retail therapy cum Joe Wicks day. Thank you for sharing the art and Galeon - stately as she glides? Could Sunday see the modern version of Drake vs the Armarda/our wonder boy vs their wonder boy since that's how we roll now. Enjoy your day
 
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Good morning everyone on a damp squib of a start here in the dark and dangerous north. Rain stopped play yesterday but we managed to get all our steps in with the wet weather programme; Wandering round a big B&M where Mrs Miggins bought canes in the gardening department and then taking in the delights of the isle of mystery in Aldi. The replica Spanish galleon The Galeón Andalucía arrived in Whitby on Monday evening and we plan to go and visit this floating museum on Tuesday, mind your heads (two interpretations). Art bit - on with trees. Hope your day is a good one - we shall be having a wander through the wet woods - welly boots in July? Must be time for some koffy.
The Galeǒn Andalucia looks interesting.
Great tree on a cliff @dunelm
 
Good news on the retail therapy cum Joe Wicks day. Thank you for sharing the art and Galeon - stately as she glides? Could Sunday see the modern version of Drake vs the Armarda/our wonder boy vs their wonder boy since that's how we roll now. Enjoy your day
Thank you @ianpspurs. There is a replica of the Barque Endeavour in Whitby so perhaps they could jolly off on holiday to Tahiti and search for the transit of Venus. Or better still - fire cannons at each other loaded with giant paintballs.
 

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6.6 at 05.30 today - slept in making up for barely any sleep the night before.

Yesterday was bright, sunny and - wait for it - actually warm enough to go outside without a jacket. Today is intermittently bright but a lot of grey clouds and wind - trees out side my window battering each other and birds hunkering down. Just saw a crow struggling to fly around, but don't think the smaller ones will even try.

A day to stay indoors with a cup of tea and ponder on the way life works out. Tomorrow would be 60 years since I married Tom - the number, of course, is pretty meaningless since he's not here to share the day but, had I not had my first boyfriend (who dumped me after a year), I would not have met his parents, they would not have introduced me to their friend from Scotland and I would never have married him, never have moved to Scotland, or the Island on which we live. Never have had my 2 sons, Alistair would never have met his wife and Em would never have been born. All because my ex boyfriend's parents were trying to ease my sorrow over breaking up with their son. There's a bigger plan being played out somewhere that the 17 year old me was not even remotely aware of.
 
6.6 at 05.30 today - slept in making up for barely any sleep the night before.

Yesterday was bright, sunny and - wait for it - actually warm enough to go outside without a jacket. Today is intermittently bright but a lot of grey clouds and wind - trees out side my window battering each other and birds hunkering down. Just saw a crow struggling to fly around, but don't think the smaller ones will even try.

A day to stay indoors with a cup of tea and ponder on the way life works out. Tomorrow would be 60 years since I married Tom - the number, of course, is pretty meaningless since he's not here to share the day but, had I not had my first boyfriend (who dumped me after a year), I would not have met his parents, they would not have introduced me to their friend from Scotland and I would never have married him, never have moved to Scotland, or the Island on which we live. Never have had my 2 sons, Alistair would never have met his wife and Em would never have been born. All because my ex boyfriend's parents were trying to ease my sorrow over breaking up with their son. There's a bigger plan being played out somewhere that the 17 year old me was not even remotely aware of.
What a philosophical way to look at the last 60 years. Enjoy the tea and I sincerely hope the memories are overwhelmingly happy even if there is some understandable sadness. Thoughts and prayers with you tomorrow.
 
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Persistent rain all day here in London. No tennis was played on the outside courts at Wimbledon. There's now a serious backlog of matches due rain delays.

The reason we're getting a soaking, yet again, is mostly the jet stream. Apparently, we're saddled with troughs over Greenland forming a succession of low pressure systems that track slowly over the UK.

Higher pressure than normal over north-east Europe (might have known the Russians had a hand in it) has slowed the progress of these rain-bearing low pressure systems which tend to stagnate over the UK for a few days bringing still more wet weather.

On top of that, sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic are at record levels thanks to climate change, which means low pressure systems have more energy, resulting in higher rainfall and thunderstorms.


Tuesday's FBG, 4.6 mmol on waking at 6.00 am.
Aparently, there is an anomaly on the West coast of Africa, in the Atlantic, that they have no model for.
And southern Europe is very warm.
But good explanation.
A lot cloudy, but no sunshine yet, not cold tho.
At least the cricket is on.
 
Fbg 7.1

Plenty of rain, a thunderstorm or two, but still very hot.
Couldn't breathe last night.
Had fans and humidifiers/misters going all night in my bedroom.
The air was thick, like drowning in warm unbreathable air.
Had the window wide open.
Finally went outside at 1am, but the air was unbreathable outside as well. It was too warm, too thick to breathe
Came back in. Made some more ice cubes to put in the humidifiers...
Not one bit of sleep last night...


Nighttime wildlife videos.
Fox & Badger watched attentively by Cat Midnight
38 secs


Creative...kaleidoscope in Laboscope App taken in my garden. It's of the soft toys I tied to the back of the swing to keep the cats warm on cold nights...


A quiet day today I think.

Time for a cuppa...


View attachment 68691
not a lot either,
I kinda like this kaleidoscope..
 
Good morning everyone on a damp squib of a start here in the dark and dangerous north. Rain stopped play yesterday but we managed to get all our steps in with the wet weather programme; Wandering round a big B&M where Mrs Miggins bought canes in the gardening department and then taking in the delights of the isle of mystery in Aldi. The replica Spanish galleon The Galeón Andalucía arrived in Whitby on Monday evening and we plan to go and visit this floating museum on Tuesday, mind your heads (two interpretations). Art bit - on with trees. Hope your day is a good one - we shall be having a wander through the wet woods - welly boots in July? Must be time for some koffy.
love a tall ship.
 
Nightmare scenario has happened.
Decorating on hold, even tho bedroom is finished.
The gasmen dug a deep hole in which I could place one of two of them.
Offered tea but said gas will have to go off cos of a leak.
No gas, no hot water, no shower, aasaagggghhhh.I
Phone call this mid morning, council visiting this afternoon, to view stuff they have put in.
So instead of doing what I wanted to. I am in the middle of tidying the bedroom, downstairs, kitchen etc.
Properly!
Mrs L is helping by sleeping on the couch. Ggrrr!

Mrs L 's sister's birthday, so now we can't get to go over to celebrate ish.
Or in other words, a good gossip.

#8 has just popped in with dad. Seen what was going on. And told us he was busy at home. He is, honestly!

Have to ask SiL to go to the tip for us, usually a bribe will work.

Gotta go to finish off.
 
Also Maintaining Healthy Blood Glucose Levels is hell of a thing, Here's how you can maintain Healthy Blood Glucose Levels


Maintaining Healthy Blood Glucose Levels​

  1. Balanced Diet: I follow a balanced diet rich in whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Avoiding high-sugar and high-fat foods helps me maintain stable blood sugar levels.
  2. Regular Exercise: Physical activity is crucial. I aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week. This helps improve insulin sensitivity and keeps my blood glucose in check.
  3. Medication Adherence: If prescribed, I take my medications or insulin as directed by my healthcare provider. Never skipping doses and taking them at the same time every day ensures consistent blood sugar control.
  4. Stress Management: Stress can affect blood sugar levels, so I practice relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises.
  5. Regular Check-ups: I have regular appointments with my healthcare provider to monitor my overall health and make any necessary adjustments to my management plan.

I'm sorry that I have to reply.
This post as you have laid out is healthy and understandable for a non diabetic, who has no imbalance in their response to carbs and sugar.
If you are T2 or the many conditions that are metabolic, then low GI, is high GI.
The GI index was garnered and developed by using non diabetic patients to get those results.
It should not be used for the treatment of T2!
Most of those suffering from T2 or other metabolic conditions, cannot do regular exercise, Age, disability, even weight issues, we try but it's not good for them oftentimes. Walking should be suggested or chair exercising.
Meds are not the total answer. Dietary control should always be the benchmark of first diagnosis, even tested when prediabetic and advised to use diet properly. Obviously reducing carbs and sugars.
A tailored dietary regime for you not what the experts that insist on carbs that are wholemeal, etc, a carb is a carb.
I actually agree about the stress.
The reason that there are so many on here that have joined is because our healthcare, has been wrong for us.
I was a long time on that diet, it was killing me. And there are many and I mean many, on here that will agree with me.
One size does not fit all, that is why your advice is not helpful.
Diabetes whatever type is so individual. What works for you, is dangerous to me and others.
In your advice, eat something that is expensive and probably hard to get in their country, is just astounding.
What I can eat, is not what you can eat!
What my tastes are are not yours!

You don't mention fasting of any kind?
Why not?

The NHS is out sync with modern thinking with the NICE advice, even though they are slowly changing.

Please be careful with your advice.

I have a condition that is carb intolerant. Sugar intolerant, grain intolerant, anything sugar with ose at the end intolerant.
I would be dead if I followed your advice.
I have 'Late Non Diabetic Reactive Hypoglycaemia '
Have you heard of it, Doctor?

There is a correlation between T2 and my condition that symptoms and first phase insulin response imbalance, happens. And luckily along with my condition, I would be T2 as well, if I didn't eat to my tailored dietary regime.

Regards Doctor.
 
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