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

7.0….slowly but surely. Have most blood results back, A1C is not here yet. Cholesterol high, as usual. GFR is an amazing 84! I was borderline for years. All liver markers are great. My TSH is high but likely due to me forgetting my meds…bad me.
a foggy day here after a gorgeous sunny day yesterday. Hovering at zero
 
A1C results in….not as high as I expected at 47.5 (6.5%). Considering my illnesses and travel I’m suitably impressed. 6.5 is as high as it’s ever been….and I e had that reading just twice in two years…well now three times.
 
ChrisT2 said:
Much the same as yourself, out for a late meal last night and then back for drinks and chat until 1 AM. Looking at the CGM it went up to 12 mmols/l which I put down. This morning readings a respectable 5.9 but think it is not a true reflection as skewed by alcohol. Thankfully not a common occurrence in my life but have to be honest and wished I could get the same readings by being a "good boy."
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I’ve given up being good or not. - just focussed on living the best life I can and recording the numbers as I go through it.

In short I’m doing my very best and happy to learn
 
RosemaryJackson said:
Morning all. 8.0 this morning after a sleepless night. Still awake at 5.30 and had to get up at 7 to wash my hair and shower before my hairdresser comes. I had restless legs all that time but maybe I could call it my exercise for today lol ???? ;)
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I wanted to give you a hug for the restless legs as its no fun at all, but I love your take on things. Keep well.
 
6.3, yippee, finally back to normal. Before dinner last night I checked my blood…4.4, I checked again because I’m never 4.4….and it was 4.9. Wow. Before bed 5.9, another great number.
trying to decide if I should wear a monitor for the upcoming trip to Egypt and Morocco. I don’t like to be labelled a picky eater and wearing a Cgm seems to take the pressure off.
light snow this morning but it will melt soon.
 
Bcgirl said:
trying to decide if I should wear a monitor for the upcoming trip to Egypt and Morocco. I don’t like to be labelled a picky eater and wearing a Cgm seems to take the pressure off
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I like to wear one whenever away. So many hidden carbs so if I see an unexpected rise I can at least compensate at the next meal.
 
8,6, another long night, and a small wound got infected, so that might be a reason for a ridiculous number. Was a girl scout though, so I'm always prepared, with just the right salves in my fridge should something start looking angry. Seems much better now, than it did last night. Yay. Now if my BG's come down as well, that'd be good. ;)

Have a great weekend everyone!
 
MrsA2 said:
I like to wear one whenever away. So many hidden carbs so if I see an unexpected rise I can at least compensate at the next meal.
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I tend to ditch the CGM when I am away either on hols or with work as I know I will have little control over meals I eat. I simply try to finger test morning, noon and night if I can.
The great benefit of the CGM for me is identifying the foods that send my figures into outer earth orbit as I am still at the lower end of the carby learning curve and I can monitor BG levels quite closely when I have total control. Unfortunately when I am away I lose that level of control especially with work as I can no longer control the meal content or timings so losing that ability to compensate. I know sometimes my BG will be off the scale without the CGM telling me but when back home wearing the CGM is a real game changer despite the cost and these days I wouldn't be without it.

BTW 6.5 this morning, have a great weekend and try to stay in control . :)
 
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