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

[Annb]

I went to bed about ten past midnight last night and woke at 02.30 with Libre yelling at me "Low! Low! Low!" I grabbed a can of espresso, as usual and decided to stay in bed but the hip wasn't having it, so I got up at 03.00. By then BG was 5.2.

Bright and cool at the moment but rain expected later and temperature should be around 14C. Lots to do around the house if I can manage it, probably won't get much of it done - if any.

 

[ianpspurs]

4.9 here. A grey day here in L.A. on the last day of school holidays in these parts: the Winchester branch returned yesterday. We have two grandchildren here today then after school tomorrow and regularly Wednesday and Thursday after school. #1 grandson's school/college is just over the road but his sister has to be collected. Our granddaughter,8, arrived with eggs from their chickens and made herself scrambled eggs. @Annb hugs for the Low BG alarm and hip pain. Talking of the new school year - what have we done? (see attached) Peace be with you.

 

[Annb]

4.9 here. A grey day here in L.A. on the last day of school holidays in these parts: the Winchester branch returned yesterday. We have two grandchildren here today then after school tomorrow and regularly Wednesday and Thursday after school. #1 grandson's school/college is just over the road but his sister has to be collected. Our granddaughter,8, arrived with eggs from their chickens and made herself scrambled eggs. @Annb hugs for the Low BG alarm and hip pain. Talking of the new school year - what have we done? (see attached) Peace be with you.

I saw this news item this morning Ian and, like you, I wonder what we have done to our children. How did we get to this stage? Not only why are we not able to help them, but childhood should be a time when our kids are learning through play to live in, and contribute to, a stable society. It's not their fault - it's ours.

I was talking to some people on a Zoom meeting a couple of days ago and the subject of the glacier collapse in the Himalayas arose. Some were saying it was 'just one of those things' - not necessarily due to human actions - just nature raw in tooth and claw. I was arguing that, although this was nature acting, it was in response, to a degree, to what we have done and we should at least acknowledge a degree of responsibility for it.

At that point a pile of books and boxes came down beside me in an avalanche! Once Neil had helped me to pick it all up, I couldn't resist saying to the others, 'that was a book avalanche. My fault. I take responsibility for my idiocy in piling them all up there'. I think others were a bit put out at my levity, but it seemed apt to me. Something wrong with my sense of humour, clearly.

 

[ianpspurs]

I saw this news item this morning Ian and, like you, I wonder what we have done to our children. How did we get to this stage? Not only why are we not able to help them, but childhood should be a time when our kids are learning through play to live in, and contribute to, a stable society. It's not their fault - it's ours.

I was talking to some people on a Zoom meeting a couple of days ago and the subject of the glacier collapse in the Himalayas arose. Some were saying it was 'just one of those things' - not necessarily due to human actions - just nature raw in tooth and claw. I was arguing that, although this was nature acting, it was in response, to a degree, to what we have done and we should at least acknowledge a degree of responsibility for it.

At that point a pile of books and boxes came down beside me in an avalanche! Once Neil had helped me to pick it all up, I couldn't resist saying to the others, 'that was a book avalanche. My fault. I take responsibility for my idiocy in piling them all up there'. I think others were a bit put out at my levity, but it seemed apt to me. Something wrong with my sense of humour, clearly.

Nothing wrong with your sense of humour Ann. As for the glacier collapse, knowing avalanches have happened in the past we have a duty of care to others to ensure we avoid doing anything to make them more frequent, likely or devastating.

 

[Mrs Redboots]

At that point a pile of books and boxes came down beside me in an avalanche! Once Neil had helped me to pick it all up, I couldn't resist saying to the others, 'that was a book avalanche. My fault. I take responsibility for my idiocy in piling them all up there'. I think others were a bit put out at my levity, but it seemed apt to me. Something wrong with my sense of humour, clearly.

Well, I would have laughed, I think, once I was sure you were unhurt!

 

[Mrs Redboots]

I was 5.3 this morning, which is pleasing! I think I'm right in saying that as long as I stay in the 5s, I'm okay, but if I'm persistently higher I should contact the surgery?

 

[Annb]

I was 5.3 this morning, which is pleasing! I think I'm right in saying that as long as I stay in the 5s, I'm okay, but if I'm persistently higher I should contact the surgery?

If you are unhappy about anything to do with your diabetes, it can do no harm to ask the surgery for advice. They should be happy that you are trying to keep it under control. Different levels seem to be expected for different people. My diabetes nurse is unhappy if I let me BG go below 7. I am unhappy if it goes above 7, although it does so quite frequently. This is, apparently, due to the fact that I am an AP (Ancient Person) and can't be trusted to keep it above 4 if it's within the proper range for a younger person (4-7 is recommended for smart*** youngsters). Anyone would think I had grown into my 2nd childhood and need mollycoddling!

By the way. I am only on this forum right now because I am procrastinating and not getting on with the jobs that really ought to be done. It's all your fault - you are such a friendly bunch that I can't stop checking to see who has something to say.

 

[alf_Josiah]

Blood sugars this morning were 4.9……..whoops

Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen and I’m beginning regret the success of my naked rain dancing ‍

If possible, smile and stay dry.

 

[Mrs Redboots]

If you are unhappy about anything to do with your diabetes, it can do no harm to ask the surgery for advice. They should be happy that you are trying to keep it under control. Different levels seem to be expected for different people. My diabetes nurse is unhappy if I let me BG go below 7. I am unhappy if it goes above 7, although it does so quite frequently. This is, apparently, due to the fact that I am an AP (Ancient Person) and can't be trusted to keep it above 4 if it's within the proper range for a younger person (4-7 is recommended for smart*** youngsters). Anyone would think I had grown into my 2nd childhood and need mollycoddling!

By the way. I am only on this forum right now because I am procrastinating and not getting on with the jobs that really ought to be done. It's all your fault - you are such a friendly bunch that I can't stop checking to see who has something to say.

How old is old, do you suppose? I'm 73 now, but am much healthier than I was in my 60s. And, like you, I am procrastinating....

 

[Annb]

How old is old, do you suppose? I'm 73 now, but am much healthier than I was in my 60s. And, like you, I am procrastinating....

Well ... Since I am 26 (which is what my inner self tells me), I guess 25 must be old. I must confess that about 70 years ago, I probably thought 25 was a bit over the hill. Odd how that changes as the years go by. Relativity kicks in, I guess. At least, when I'm asked what my age is, people still say, "Really? You don't look it." Depending on what kind of day I'm having my reply switches between, "I don't feel it, either," and "No, but I feel it!"

73? Just a spring chicken.

 

[Krystyna23040]

5.5 this morning.
We had some really good news today. One of my sisters DiL's was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and has been treated with really aggressive chemotherapy.

She has just got the results of a PET scan which shows she is in
remission and there are no detectable cancer cells in her body.
She will continue with radiotherapy to prevent it reoccurring and has already started on various meds which she will need to take for 10 years and of course will be continuously monitored

 

[Krystyna23040]

Talking of the new school year - what have we done? (see attached) Peace be with you.

Yes, I agree with you @ianpspurs

 

[Krystyna23040]

I saw this news item this morning Ian and, like you, I wonder what we have done to our children. How did we get to this stage? Not only why are we not able to help them, but childhood should be a time when our kids are learning through play to live in, and contribute to, a stable society. It's not their fault - it's ours.

I was talking to some people on a Zoom meeting a couple of days ago and the subject of the glacier collapse in the Himalayas arose. Some were saying it was 'just one of those things' - not necessarily due to human actions - just nature raw in tooth and claw. I was arguing that, although this was nature acting, it was in response, to a degree, to what we have done and we should at least acknowledge a degree of responsibility for it.

At that point a pile of books and boxes came down beside me in an avalanche! Once Neil had helped me to pick it all up, I couldn't resist saying to the others, 'that was a book avalanche. My fault. I take responsibility for my idiocy in piling them all up there'. I think others were a bit put out at my levity, but it seemed apt to me. Something wrong with my sense of humour, clearly.

I don't think anything is wrong with your sense of humour @Annb

 

[ianpspurs]

5.5 this morning.
We had some really good news today. One of my sisters DiL's was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and has been treated with really aggressive chemotherapy.

She has just got the results of a PET scan which shows she is in
remission and there are no detectable cancer cells in her body.
She will continue with radiotherapy to prevent it reoccurring and has already started on various meds which she will need to take for 10 years and of course will be continuously monitored

That is really good news I'm delighted for her.

 

[Annb]

5.5 this morning.
We had some really good news today. One of my sisters DiL's was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and has been treated with really aggressive chemotherapy.

She has just got the results of a PET scan which shows she is in
remission and there are no detectable cancer cells in her body.
She will continue with radiotherapy to prevent it reoccurring and has already started on various meds which she will need to take for 10 years and of course will be continuously monitored

That's wonderful news.

 

[Mrs Redboots]

73? Just a spring chicken.

I'm not old while my mother is still alive! She is 98, and not very mobile, but apart from that she is still as sharp as ever.

 

[Annb]

BG dropped to 4.3 at bed time last night so I had a biscuit to try to bring it up a bit. Seems to have worked because when I woke at 02.45 it was 4.9. Currently, after a couple of cups of tea and some pills, it is up to 8.3.

Must have some breakfast and get read to go out for my leg bandaging date with the Practice Nurse.

 

[alf_Josiah]

Blood sugars this morning were 3.8 double whoops, but now 6.2 phew

Now, go must eye, busy be
One word koffy

 

[dogslife]

Good morning all. Fbs was 9.2. I increased my insulin dose again yesterday after a phone call from the diabetes nurse who is monitoring me. I had an item to collect from M&S yesterday so planned to have lunch in their cafe as a treat. We called at the local chemist on the way to collect my monthly prescription. On returning to the car I checked it and discovered there was no Metformin or Linagliptin in the package. I was sure I had requested them so I went back to the chemist. They checked the contents with my prescription and eventually found a second package containing the missing items.(My husbands prescription was awaiting a delivery). By now it was lunch time and guess what? The car would not start. Many attempts later we decided the battery was flat. We contacted the RAC who initially said it would take between 1 to 4 hours for someone to arrive. It was pouring with rain but my husband walked to a Co-op store not too far away in search of food. The best he could find were packed sandwiches and a machine coffee each but it was better than risking a hypo. The RAC actually arrived 3 hours later and charged the battery enough to get us home as long as we didn't turn the engine off. They arranged to replace the battery today at a cost of £221. ( Expensive but the easiest and quickest option for us). We are still waiting. The good news is that while waiting my husbands prescription item was delivered. I went to collect it and the pharmacist was amazed that we were still there! Fortunately the chemists is attached to the GP surgery and they have a toilet! Best wishes.

 

[Mrs Redboots]

I was 7.3 this morning, which is high for me. Got it down to 7.0 using finger qi gong, but that is still high. I'm usually somewhere in the 5s. I wonder if I'm slightly dehydrated, as I had a Greek salad last night, and there was a lot of rather salty feta.... I seem to have drunk over half my water bottle (I think it's 750 ml) without even trying, so probably.