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

[karen8967]

Hope you regain your vigour @karen8967 I know the feeling but it is the best kind of tiredness and I am always grateful I can do it. Those moments go too quickly and are beyond anything else I have experienced.

totally agree ian spent time with them over the weekend and today was totally unexpected i think the bond between grandchildren and grandparents is so special xx

 

[Glenmac]

@Granny_grump_ Sorry not to have posted for a while,it's been really full on here.Bob had two emergency ops both successful,but it's been a roller coaster for us.The second op was with the first surgeon operating and two others with appropriate specialisms,so we are very grateful that he is here,now home and slowly getting stronger.Weve cancelled holidays planned for our birthdays,but can look forward to one later in the year.Just glad he's looking brighter and his humour is still there.My leg is much improved,luckily and family and friends are fantastic.

 

[eggs11]

@Granny_grump_ Sorry not to have posted for a while,it's been really full on here.Bob had two emergency ops both successful,but it's been a roller coaster for us.The second op was with the first surgeon operating and two others with appropriate specialisms,so we are very grateful that he is here,now home and slowly getting stronger.Weve cancelled holidays planned for our birthdays,but can look forward to one later in the year.Just glad he's looking brighter and his humour is still there.My leg is much improved,luckily and family and friends are fantastic.

Glad to hear things are settling down for you and your husband is starting to feel better, what an exhausting time for you.

 

[karen8967]

@Granny_grump_ Sorry not to have posted for a while,it's been really full on here.Bob had two emergency ops both successful,but it's been a roller coaster for us.The second op was with the first surgeon operating and two others with appropriate specialisms,so we are very grateful that he is here,now home and slowly getting stronger.Weve cancelled holidays planned for our birthdays,but can look forward to one later in the year.Just glad he's looking brighter and his humour is still there.My leg is much improved,luckily and family and friends are fantastic.

good news glenmac take care xx

 

[flexi06]

@eggs11 and @DJC3 I too can sympathise with this and Eggs11, I too wonder which needs fixing first- which is the “leader” in the circle of menopause hormones, diabetes hormones, sleep, weight etc etc. They are all so interlinked. I’m trying to attack them all except weight -and weirdly at present that one is managing itself as a response to the new lchf and exercise regime- while most times it is miserable and (immediately)thankless , I know it’s for ever and I hope I get used to it lol

 

[flexi06]

Glad to hear the good news @Glenmac.

 

[Granny_grump_]

@Granny_grump_ Sorry not to have posted for a while,it's been really full on here.Bob had two emergency ops both successful,but it's been a roller coaster for us.The second op was with the first surgeon operating and two others with appropriate specialisms,so we are very grateful that he is here,now home and slowly getting stronger.Weve cancelled holidays planned for our birthdays,but can look forward to one later in the year.Just glad he's looking brighter and his humour is still there.My leg is much improved,luckily and family and friends are fantastic.

@Glenmac Oh I'm so very glad for both of you and now you can both look forward to a lovely holiday later on, I enquired about you Has I'd not seen any more postings from you and was concerned about you both even though we have never met I was so hoping everything was going well. Now you've confirmed this it's wonderful news so very very pleased for you.! Kathleen

 

[ianpspurs]

@eggs11 They are all so interlinked. I’m trying to attack them all except weight -and weirdly at present that one is managing itself as a response to the new lchf and exercise regime- while most times it is miserable and (immediately)thankless , I know it’s for ever and I hope I get used to it lol

@flexi06 I sympathise and wrote a thesis earlier in this thread. You are so right they are interlinked. In my mind there is a nexus of sleep, diet, exercise, hydration and meditation/spirtuality/mindfulness. In terms of my simple understanding I can see that my body gears up to work for the day in the morning. Had I not compromised my ability to deal with the surge of glucose things would be fine. I now need to do moderate cardio exercise to use that potential fuel otherwise it will get stored and create further problems. Anyhow, them's my onions

 

[Granny_grump_]

have you been taking it a bit more easier k,hope your feeling more energetic i came home from work today only switched kettle on and grandsons came for an unexpected visit im worn out running round garden xx

@karen8967 You wouldn't have it any other way now would you?
My granddaughter has had an operation on her hand for carpel tunnel she can't drive at the moment so I'll be picking her up and taking her for dressings on Thursday she's just had her 28 th birthday at weekend, but I'll rest up more before and after, I am chilling a bit more but I cannot refuse she cannot get to her appointment without me no one else is available,and like you I wouldn't have it any other way! K

 

[karen8967]

@karen8967 You wouldn't have it any other way now would you?
My granddaughter has had an operation on her hand for carpel tunnel she can't drive at the moment so I'll be picking her up and taking her for dressings on Thursday she's just had her 28 th birthday at weekend, but I'll rest up more before and after, I am chilling a bit more but I cannot refuse she cannot get to her appointment without me no one else is available,and like you I wouldn't have it any other way! K

I certainly wouldnt k. Hope your grandaughter feels better soon take care x

 

[Granny_grump_]

I certainly wouldnt k. Hope your grandaughter feels better soon take care x

Have you seen Glenmacs reply to my post enquiring if anyone had heard any news about herself and hubby, they are both doing fine I was so pleased for them both! K

 

[flexi06]

Yes @ianpspurs, you seem like a clever bloke- I like ur posts. I agree too and feel now like I had my time being excessive, and lazy and impulsive and doing what I liked with no care for this precious gift of an amazing human body. I damaged it with ignorance and now I have the chance to pay attention and heal it. I’m lucky I get the chance to. Not everybody does. I will get used to a more mindful and careful way of living and I’m glad I have a little gang who are sharing the journey. A long one may it be.

 

[ianpspurs]

feel now like I had my time being excessive, and lazy and impulsive and doing what I liked with no care for this precious gift of an amazing human body. I damaged it with ignorance and now I have the chance to pay attention and heal it. I’m lucky I get the chance to. Not everybody does. I will get used to a more mindful and careful way of living and I’m glad I have a little gang who are sharing the journey. A long one may it be.

@flexi06 That is an amazingly moving post and a great way to look at how to move forward. I can only wish you well and hope the rest of this community can support you

 

[DJC3]

Yes @ianpspurs, you seem like a clever bloke- I like ur posts. I agree too and feel now like I had my time being excessive, and lazy and impulsive and doing what I liked with no care for this precious gift of an amazing human body. I damaged it with ignorance and now I have the chance to pay attention and heal it. I’m lucky I get the chance to. Not everybody does. I will get used to a more mindful and careful way of living and I’m glad I have a little gang who are sharing the journey. A long one may it be.

That’s a nice way to look at it. I’d like to be in your gang Flexi06

 

[DJC3]

@flexi06 I sympathise and wrote a thesis earlier in this thread. You are so right they are interlinked. In my mind there is a nexus of sleep, diet, exercise, hydration and meditation/spirtuality/mindfulness. In terms of my simple understanding I can see that my body gears up to work for the day in the morning. Had I not compromised my ability to deal with the surge of glucose things would be fine. I now need to do moderate cardio exercise to use that potential fuel otherwise it will get stored and create further problems. Anyhow, them's my onions

Do you do moderate cardio exercise every morning as soon as you get up @ianpspurs? I don’t think you usually have breakfast do you?

I’d like to think my morning dog walk counts as cardio but I know I’m kidding myself - dog is worse than a toddler for dawdling and stopping to investigate every twig or leaf we pass.
(At least she doesn’t give me beautiful stones to put in my pocket and carry for her like no 2 granddaughter does)

 

[Glenmac]

Ive just been catching up on reading your posts.Thankyou everyone for your concern and good wishes.Interesting that others on here practice mindfulness,me too and I found it very calming over the last weeks.The chat about grandchildren is interesting.Mine range from eleven to twenty one.The older three are at university and two of them graduate this year.We aim to get Bob fit enough to go to one of the graduation days.He had to miss one grandson a music students first album release,so fingers crossed.
The great thing was he could listen to grandsons music in hospital.Its quite something.If you are interested its modern jazz,yet soothing!!Quite a contradiction.For a snippet,to listen it's called Turas,(Gaelic for journey)The Fergus McCreadie Trio.

 

[ianpspurs]

Do you do moderate cardio exercise every morning as soon as you get up @ianpspurs? I don’t think you usually have breakfast do you?

@DJC3 I have been quite lazy re moderate cardio first thing lately hence non breakfast bg levels being my worst. Part of the problem is spending too much time here first thing Another part is my gym room being close to our bedroom and me loving music/tv when exercising. My wife struggles to sleep anywhere nearly as early as me so at times I am up and about up to 3 hrs before her so I don't want to wake her. I have done some cardio after first tea and that worked. My moderate cardio is on static cycle with oxymeter on finger.
You are correct in thinking I don't have breakfast. Back in July 2015 I did do some form of cardio after every meal. My dear, sweet wife has today said it is fine to exercise she won't wake up.

 

[DJC3]

@DJC3 I have been quite lazy re moderate cardio first thing lately hence non breakfast bg levels being my worst. Part of the problem is spending too much time here first thing Another part is my gym room being close to our bedroom and me loving music/tv when exercising. My wife struggles to sleep anywhere nearly as early as me so at times I am up and about up to 3 hrs before her so I don't want to wake her. I have done some cardio after first tea and that worked. My moderate cardio is on static cycle with oxymeter on finger.
You are correct in thinking I don't have breakfast. Back in July 2015 I did do some form of cardio after every meal. My dear, sweet wife has today said it is fine to exercise she won't wake up.

Ive got a static bike, (no oxymeter though) maybe I’ll try as soon as I get up tomorrow.
I also have to tell myself off for spending too much time here and not doing useful stuff.

 

[karen8967]

Have you seen Glenmacs reply to my post enquiring if anyone had heard any news about herself and hubby, they are both doing fine I was so pleased for them both! K

Yes i seen it and yes its nice to hear some good news x

 

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