What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

[LivingLightly]

7.6 this morning. I never get much lower than this. I have self funded Libra 2 my last HBA1C was 75% gone up from 68% 6 months ago. Dr considering putting me on insulin injections. I'm 78 and weigh 12st 10lbs. I've lost 7lbs recently I walk between 7000 and 8000 steps most days and I'm reasonably fit and well. I've been vegetarian for 30 years so low carb isn't easy. I know I have to control my eating habits better but I'm struggling. Any help from anyone in similar situation would be appreciated. Thanks

Greetings @Pambo123. You've lost some weight. Well done you.

One approach is to have your last meal of the day no later than, say, 6.00 or 7.00 pm and avoid snacking afterwards.
Have you thought about joining @MissMuffett's challenge to stop eating after 7.00 pm? It's worked wonders for some of us.

‘Stop Eating After 7pm’ Challenge

Who will join me? I intend to do this for the rest of January- 10 days and hopefully I’ll have broken the habit by then and carry on. I‘m not hungry, I suspect I’m bored and it’s becoming a habit. So I thought if there were a few of us that struggle with this it would be good to record our...

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[LivingLightly]

Morning all

Monday, 4.3 mmol/l on waking at 6.00 am.
Take care everyone and stay safe.

 

[Estragon]

7.0 at 5am.

Off to physio at noon. See what is available to improve my stamina....

 

[timbo_dolman]

6.5 this morning, always a little higher on a Monday. Off for a 6 mile run later

 

[DEBBIESCOTT]

So sorry to hear that Debbie, sending love and thoughts to you at this difficult time xxxxxx

Thank you x

 

[DEBBIESCOTT]

Libre 5.4
Going into work early to catch up
Peleton row or run after
Take care everyone

 

[mojo37]

6.1 this morning on Libre .

 

[RosemaryJackson]

Morning all. 7.3 for me today. Back on the wagon

 

[OrsonKartt]

Another grey Monday here

Still mild though - woke up to 19 degrees inside.

5.8 on the glucose meter

 

[ChrisT2]

5.1 first thing this morning. Good start to the week, shame the weather doesn't agree.

 

[LivingLightly]

Morning all

Tuesday, 4.4 mmol/l on waking at 6.00 am.
Take care everyone and stay safe.

 

[timbo_dolman]

5.3 on waking today. Happy Tuesday everyone!

 

[DEBBIESCOTT]

Libre 5.1
Off to work early to get a peloton ride in
Weights workout tonight
Take care everyone

 

[ChrisT2]

6.1 this sunnier morning. Enjoy your day.

 

[RosemaryJackson]

7.6 for me.

 

[PenguinMum]

Morning All dashed off to Ireland suddenly Thurs to Sun for funeral so wasn’t watching BG though other than a sandwich on one occasion didn’t to anything too risky. Anyway this morning I am 8.0 which I am not happy with so need to knuckle down. Take care everyone.

 

[PenguinMum]

Just reading back a bit sending love and hugs to @DEBBIESCOTT at this difficult time.

 

[OrsonKartt]

Blooming cold this morning and there’s that October dampness in the air. But now the sun is out and the sky is blue

6- on the meter this morning

Have a good day if you can !

 

[Lainie71]

7 this morning, bad nights sleep to blame.

 

[May Mic]

6.2 first thing, then rising to 6.4. I'm content with that.