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

JohnEGreen said:
5.5 this morning.

And to all our Welsh friends have a happy Welsh Rarebit Day.
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I was getting no sleep in the early hours this morning. And I felt I really needed to eat something (I never eat in the night), so I made Welsh rarebit, but minus the toast!!!! My blood sugars were 11.8, but a couple of hours after the Welsh rarebit I was 7.1.
I don't understand, but I felt so much better @JohnEGreen
 
dunelm said:
Good morning everyone from a very wet start to the day here in French Froggy France. Amazingly the 21st C high tech world in which we live in actually worked and delivered a seamless, on time, travel experience although I did nearly come a cropper at Bordeaux railway station when I forgot that my fitbit watch does not automatically advance an hour to accommodate the strange practices of French timekeeping even though time does not really exist outside of a human construct invented during the Industrial Revolution to minimise wages. The wifi at my parents house is probably older than they are and just as crank so no idea if this will load. So, art bit, squiggles on a train and plane. Never mind the turbulence, feel the width. Hope that good old UK is still in existence one hour in the past. I am pondering upon the qualities of three cafetières and will then capitulate and just grab one.
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Glad the journey was smooth @dunelm
Great art squiggles...
 
Morning team D.

A run of 6's on the FBG's.
Today's a 6.7

Had a T2D review, which unsurprisingly with my altered diet the last two years HBA1c had risen, but I'm starting to rebalance everything, so good news is it's now dropping back down (55)

Still a way to go, but on the right path I hope.

Recent bloods show a correlation between a diet to aid the bones healing (more carby ) and my B12 .

My b12 went up to mid range, and now with a cut back in carbs it's declining once more, so back to supplementing, for me

On an apology note for my absence, I AM Still following your posts
And enjoying the updates where things go well
And offering virtual hugs where needed when they aren't so good.

Reason for MIA of late ?
I know well enough we all have our own crosses to bear, but that doesn't mean the weight of one's own, doesn't carry a cost.

Not been minded to bother with much of anything but that's now changing, thank goodness.

A poor run since eye op the main cause.

Travelling on public transport not too bad with only one working eye, but oh my, getting to and from work was more daunting.

Brought out the crutch everyday, even when not really needed, so people could see I had a difficulty (I veer to left side of any path/ tunnel to keep out of tte way of those moving faster since op, but being blind for a while on one side, saw some collisions with other passengers rushing past on my inside, etc)

Anyhow the crutch became a 'crutch'..so to speak.

I relied on it more, which meant I unwittingly weakened the leg over time

Pain became a nagging, debilitating sore, that saw me ask gp for an appointment to check the implant had not loosened or god forbid, an infection in it was brewing

Docs reply was come in now (unable to do so at such short notice)
Next reply was go to A&E, which seemed a poor option

I felt I'd be abusing the system, when it wasn't an A or an E.

And the outcome likely to be a waste of everyone's time with "nothing to worry about" and/or most probably a referral back to kings for them to check the leg out just to cover the local hospital.

And it was an opinion on THAT need & some reassurance, which was what I really needed

A few days mulling it over and a lightbulb moment of linking when the pain began to increase to using the crutch constantly....ta dah.

A few days off it and the pain went from an 8 back to a steady 3 again while moving about.

So brighter days since then have lifted my whole mood of late....which is nice.

Take care all.
 
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Fbg 6.9

Was awake most of the night. Had to bring the fans and humidifiers out again...

Feel a bit fragile today...

Time for my mid morning snack of frozen fruit....

Creative...not really happy with them...
This was of an old DAB radio (I had it to keep my hearing dog happy when I was out), and put in feather function in Kaleider.

Have your best day...

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jjraak said:
Morning team D.

A run of 6's on the FBG's.
Today's a 6.7

Had a T2D review, which unsurprisingly with my altered diet the last two years HBA1c had risen, but I'm starting to rebalance everything, so good news is it's now dropping back down (55)

Still a way to go, but on the right path I hope.

Recent bloods show a correlation between a diet to aid the bones healing (more carby ) and my B12 .

My b12 went up to mid range, and now with a cut back in carbs it's declining once more, so back to supplementing, for me

On an apology note for my absence, I AM Still following your posts
And enjoying the updates where things go well
And offering virtual hugs where needed when they aren't so good.

Reason for MIA of late ?
I know well enough we all have our own crosses to bear, but that doesn't mean the weight of one's own, doesn't carry a cost.

Not been minded to bother with much of anything but that's now changing, thank goodness.

A poor run since eye op the main cause.

Travelling on public transport not too bad with only one working eye, but oh my, getting to and from work was more daunting.

Brought out the crutch everyday, even when not really needed, so people could see I had a difficulty (I veer to left side of any path/ tunnel to keep out of tte way of those moving faster since op, but being blind for a while on one side, saw some collisions with other passengers rushing past on my inside, etc)

Anyhow the crutch became a 'crutch'..so to speak.

I relied on it more, which meant I unwittingly weakened the leg over time

Pain became a nagging, debilitating sore, that saw me ask gp for an appointment to check the implant had not loosened or god forbid, an infection in it was brewing

Docs reply was come in now (unable to do so at such short notice)
Next reply was go to A&E, which seemed a poor option

I felt I'd be abusing the system, when it wasn't an A or an E.

And the outcome likely to be a waste of everyone's time with "nothing to worry about" and/or most probably a referral back to kings for them to check the leg out just to cover the local hospital.

And it was an opinion on THAT need & some reassurance, which was what I really needed

A few days mulling it over and a lightbulb moment of linking when the pain began to increase to using the crutch constantly....ta dah.

A few days off it and the pain went from an 8 back to a steady 3 again while moving about.

So brighter days since then have lifted my whole mood of late....which is nice.

Take care all.
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Wonderful to have you posting again and to read such positive news on fbg, B12 and falling HbA1c. You are spot on regarding our own issues being highly individual. The idea of there being some universal hierarchy of problems is pernicious, insulting and dehumanising in that it totally misrepresents the human experience. You had a traumatic experience which has been life altering. From the outside it seems to me that blood glucose and carb control really aren't your main problem and the numbers suggest you have managed them well enough. Post when you want, lurk as you see fit and I certainly appreciate you reading and rating posts. God bless and protect you and may the brighter days continue.
 
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jjraak said:
Morning team D.

A run of 6's on the FBG's.
Today's a 6.7

Had a T2D review, which unsurprisingly with my altered diet the last two years HBA1c had risen, but I'm starting to rebalance everything, so good news is it's now dropping back down (55)

Still a way to go, but on the right path I hope.

Recent bloods show a correlation between a diet to aid the bones healing (more carby ) and my B12 .

My b12 went up to mid range, and now with a cut back in carbs it's declining once more, so back to supplementing, for me

On an apology note for my absence, I AM Still following your posts
And enjoying the updates where things go well
And offering virtual hugs where needed when they aren't so good.

Reason for MIA of late ?
I know well enough we all have our own crosses to bear, but that doesn't mean the weight of one's own, doesn't carry a cost.

Not been minded to bother with much of anything but that's now changing, thank goodness.

A poor run since eye op the main cause.

Travelling on public transport not too bad with only one working eye, but oh my, getting to and from work was more daunting.

Brought out the crutch everyday, even when not really needed, so people could see I had a difficulty (I veer to left side of any path/ tunnel to keep out of tte way of those moving faster since op, but being blind for a while on one side, saw some collisions with other passengers rushing past on my inside, etc)

Anyhow the crutch became a 'crutch'..so to speak.

I relied on it more, which meant I unwittingly weakened the leg over time

Pain became a nagging, debilitating sore, that saw me ask gp for an appointment to check the implant had not loosened or god forbid, an infection in it was brewing

Docs reply was come in now (unable to do so at such short notice)
Next reply was go to A&E, which seemed a poor option

I felt I'd be abusing the system, when it wasn't an A or an E.

And the outcome likely to be a waste of everyone's time with "nothing to worry about" and/or most probably a referral back to kings for them to check the leg out just to cover the local hospital.

And it was an opinion on THAT need & some reassurance, which was what I really needed

A few days mulling it over and a lightbulb moment of linking when the pain began to increase to using the crutch constantly....ta dah.

A few days off it and the pain went from an 8 back to a steady 3 again while moving about.

So brighter days since then have lifted my whole mood of late....which is nice.
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Take care all.
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Hi @jjraak

Nice to see you.

It would be tiring enough to travel in London with only one eye functioning properly, let alone doing a day's work....

You figured it out
"And it was an opinion on THAT need & some reassurance, which was what I really needed

A few days mulling it over and a lightbulb moment of linking when the pain began to increase to using the crutch constantly....ta dah.

A few days off it and the pain went from an 8 back to a steady 3 again while moving about."

But we all do need reassurance for many reasons. We don't want to leave it just in case we let things slide when we could have caught it in time, if there was a problem.

Well done on that realisation....

Take care...
 
03.09
8.45 FBG 6.5
By 10am 6.4. Poor night sleep maybe.
Been absent for about a week.
FBG when taken mostly in the fives. Skimmed through the posts.
Update on our situation.
MrSlim is recovering slowly from his fall, but has gone to help a friend with the roof on his kitchen extension. Can't remember if I mentioned it before, but our friend had a neighbour helping him previously. However the poor man managed to fall off the single storey building, unfortunately our friend wasn't there, had gone to fetch something and arrived back to find him unmoving in a pool of blood. Thought he was dead. Head wound.
Paramedics called, then air ambulance, police attend as a matter of course. No idea why. The neighbour (J ) is flown to hospital, emergency operation, coma, takes days to come round. While J is unconscious we are also worrying about our friend. Will J's family sue? What if J dies?
Meanwhile a French friend gives our friend the bad news. Even though he wasnt paying J for his help he is apparently an employer and so should have had insurance. He doesnt. Its possible that our friend could be liable for all J's medical costs. Including paramedics, air ambulance, days in intensive care, ongoing hospital care and so on. It will be thousands, if not tens of thousands. Our friend is now not only traumatised by finding J after the fall, but also fearing he will be forced to sell his house to meet the medical expenses and will end up bankrupt. Homeless.
A couple of days later J's son and daughter fly out. After more than a week unconscious, J is now semi consious. Incoherent, it looks as if he has serious brain damage. His family are not thinking of legal action at this point.
As J makes a gradual recovery his children are trying to find a place in the UK where he can be cared for.
This is also the best thing for our friend. J will no longer be racking up medical bills in France.
MrSlim is helping to put the roof on the same kitchen extension... He says we will need the goodwill when we go to UK. Perhaps our friend will cut the grass?
I am thinking we have 3 month contract with Immoblier and maybe we should take the house off the market if no sale by then. Except MrSlim showed me a listing for a townhouse. Am not sure how serious he is but for me it seems the ideal location. Right on the edge of a nearby town, with a large nearly private garden. Allotments at the back. Area seems quiet. We went and looked at the outside. Both of us like it. Really its too big, but has been used as offices, so is divided into three units. Could we let one out? I love the location. Quiet street. Walking distance to town. Countryside views from the back.
We have not asked to view... without a firm offer on this house, it would be too disappointing if we really wanted it and it sold before we could offer for it.
MrSlim thinks he could live there...am certain I could.
So far half a dozen viewings of our house, but no second viewings.
There doesn't seem to be much I could do at my daughter's house, just yet. MrSlim is proposing to take the car and trailer, while i stay here to keep it all going. Hopefully to get a sale.
Last time I was alone here it was in the first lockdown, in early summer. I was much fitter then.
Selfishly I don't want to go and be more or less useless. Babysitting on Fridays is the only suggestion at the moment. We have no idea what kind of makeshift accommodation we would have. A caravan seems likely. Its coming on to winter...
But I also don't want to be left here without a car. Beholden to friends and neighbours for every little bit of shopping and other needs. There is also Kiki to consider. I don't think she would adapt well to living in a very small space, or a busy town environment. My daughters house is opposite a school. There is a lot of traffic.
If the house sells we could be moved in two months. That's apparently the norm here.
MrSlim has booked a flexible ticket for next Tuesday. He is proposing to come and fetch me (+ kiki) in about six weeks when Son2 will be getting married to his American girlfriend who arrived in UK yesterday? Or is still on the way? Time to check Facebook.
This is all subject to change after discussion with SIL tonight.
 
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gennepher said:
Fbg 6.9

Was awake most of the night. Had to bring the fans and humidifiers out again...

Feel a bit fragile today...

Time for my mid morning snack of frozen fruit....

Creative...not really happy with them...
This was of an old DAB radio (I had it to keep my hearing dog happy when I was out), and put in feather function in Kaleider.

Have your best day...

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Brilliant
 
SlimLizzy said:
03.09
8.45 FBG 6.5
By 10am 6.4. Poor night sleep maybe.
Been absent for about a week.
FBG when taken mostly in the fives. Skimmed through the posts.
Update on our situation.
MrSlim is recovering slowly from his fall, but has gone to help a friend with the roof on his kitchen extension. Can't remember if I mentioned it before, but our friend had a neighbour helping him previously. However the poor man managed to fall off the single storey building, unfortunately our friend wasn't there, had gone to fetch something and arrived back to find him unmoving in a pool of blood. Thought he was dead. Head wound.
Paramedics called, then air ambulance, police attend as a matter of course. No idea why. The neighbour (J ) is flown to hospital, emergency operation, coma, takes days to come round. While J is unconscious we are also worrying about our friend. Will J's family sue? What if J dies?
Meanwhile a French friend gives our friend the bad news. Even though he wasnt paying J for his help he is apparently an employer and so should have had insurance. He doesnt. Its possible that our friend could be liable for all J's medical costs. Including paramedics, air ambulance, days in intensive care, ongoing hospital care and so on. It will be thousands, if not tens of thousands. Our friend is now not only traumatised by finding J after the fall, but also fearing he will be forced to sell his house to meet the medical expenses and will end up bankrupt. Homeless.
A couple of days later J's son and daughter fly out. After more than a week unconscious, J is now semi consious. Incoherent, it looks as if he has serious brain damage. His family are not thinking of legal action at this point.
As J makes a gradual recovery his children are trying to find a place in the UK where he can be cared for.
This is also the best thing for our friend. J will no longer be racking up medical bills in France.
MrSlim is helping to put the roof on the same kitchen extension... He says we will need the goodwill when we go to UK. Perhaps our friend will cut the grass?
I am thinking we have 3 month contract with Immoblier and maybe we should take the house off the market if no sale by then. Except MrSlim showed me a listing for a townhouse. Am not sure how serious he is but for me it seems the ideal location. Right on the edge of a nearby town, with a large nearly private garden. Allotments at the back. Area seems quiet. We went and looked at the outside. Both of us like it. Really its too big, but has been used as offices, so is divided into three units. Could we let one out? I love the location. Quiet street. Walking distance to town. Countryside views from the back.
We have not asked to view... without a firm offer on this house, it would be too disappointing if we really wanted it and it sold before we could offer for it.
MrSlim thinks he could live there...am certain I could.
So far half a dozen viewings of our house, but no second viewings.
There doesn't seem to be much I could do at my daughter's house, just yet. MrSlim is proposing to take the car and trailer, while i stay here to keep it all going. Hopefully to get a sale.
Last time I was alone here it was in the first lockdown, in early summer. I was much fitter then.
Selfishly I don't want to go and be more or less useless. Babysitting on Fridays is the only suggestion at the moment. We have no idea what kind of makeshift accommodation we would have. A caravan seems likely. Its coming on to winter...
But I also don't want to be left here without a car. Beholden to friends and neighbours for every little bit of shopping and other needs. There is also Kiki to consider. I don't think she would adapt well to living in a very small space, or a busy town environment. My daughters house is opposite a school. There is a lot of traffic.
If the house sells we could be moved in two months. That's apparently the norm here.
MrSlim has booked a flexible ticket for next Tuesday. He is proposing to come and fetch me (+ kiki) in about six weeks when Son2 will be getting married to his American girlfriend who arrived in UK yesterday? Or is still on the way? Time to check Facebook.
This is all subject to change after discussion with SIL tonight.
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Sad when we have to worry about the possible repercussions of someone else’s accident if it takes place within the bounds of our own property.
 
@dunelm I'm glad the journey went smoothly and thank you for sharing yet another splendid piece of art. I hope the time spent with your parents is a blessing to you all. @gennepher what a well loved and cared for cat Midnight is. However you arrived at that creative and whatever you feel I and I'm sure many others find it wonderful. Thank you for creating and sharing.
 
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ianpspurs said:
@dunelm I'm glad the journey went smoothly and thank your for saringi yet another splendid piece of art. I hope the time spent with your parents is a blessing to you all. @gennepher hohat a well loved and cared for cat wever you arrived at that creative and whatever you feel I and I'm sure many others find it wonderful. What a well card for cat Midnight is.
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Thank you @ianpspurs
 
ianpspurs said:
@dunelm I'm glad the journey went smoothly and thank you for sharing yet another splendid piece of art. I hope the time spent with your parents is a blessing to you all. @gennepher what a well loved and cared for cat Midnight is. However you arrived at that creative and whatever you feel I and I'm sure many others find it wonderful. Thank you for creating and sharing.
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Thank you very much for the compliments @ianpspurs
 
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