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  1. Glenmac

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

    Good morning,6.7 at 5am.
  2. Glenmac

    Just won a BG meter.. Update

    @daisyduck This is really informative and useful,I think they've been on our site.Thankyou for posting.
  3. Glenmac

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

    Happy Birthday,@ickihun,hope everything improves for you and this year has some good outcomes health wise.
  4. Glenmac

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

    7.8 this morning,evening meal a little carb heavy but delicious,plus lack of exercise. Happy Mothers Day,to all mothers out there and to those who are 'like a mother' to someone.
  5. Glenmac

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

    Has anyone on here had experience of obtaining a car parking blue badge for short term use?Here in Scotland I'm having difficulty,GP was unhelpful,I've got a form from social services to fill in which involves a passport photo and an assessment and will take weeks to process, by which time I may...
  6. Glenmac

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

    David Beckham lived in Cheshire, Alderly Edge? when my son was in Macclesfield.. .....My son had the same window cleaner for his modest semi detached as the Beckhams!!
  7. Glenmac

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

    @geefull The Fibrefest sounds wonderful,I'd have to leave my purse at home
  8. Glenmac

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

    @ianpspurs You should speak to my husband,he'll say "You should see her on a bad day!"We do try to see the funny side of things,it has got us through the worrying times in the past.Life here at the moment is a bit situation comedy....me no voice,from when I had to keep shouting for help on...
  9. Glenmac

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

    @Granny_grump_ You deserve your 'comfort 'treats after the time you've had.Your Mothers Day sounds wonderful.Our cottage,all single story,is great for wobbly legs(and wheel chairs),but when all of the family is here we need elastic walls!Tiny grandsons grow into 6ft 3 men,all five of them!Just...
  10. Glenmac

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

    @Goonergal Brilliant results,well done!
  11. Glenmac

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

    Good morning.......5.9 this morning......a change of scenery yesterday,tried out wheelchair so travelled from bedroom to sitting room..all of three metres......whoohoo!!
  12. Glenmac

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

    Good morning,5.3 this morning,at last I'm in the 5s. Trying out the wheelchair today.I appear to have a cracked rib from when I fell but the pain meds are helping.Iwas worried about the transfer from bed to chair,but remembered the technique from helping my son after his stroke so another...
  13. Glenmac

    Diagnosed with diabetes today

    @passionforpink You will find this forum is excellent for help and advice.The plus side for you is that you are addressing your diagnosis and can find ways to help yourself.It does feel overwhelming when you are first diagnosed,but this forum is great as there are lots of knowledgeable friendly...
  14. Glenmac

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

    Sometimes we need a morale booster.Im stuck in the sevens too,and I've stuck to my diet(can't get to the kitchen for naughty snacks with this wonky leg)Every cloud.........! This morning,7.3.
  15. Glenmac

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

    @ickihun So sorry that you are in so much pain,your GP really has to help here.No one should have so much pain especially when you have other responsibilities,doing your best for your family.Sending you hugs,and hoping you have a better outcome when you see GP today.
  16. Glenmac

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

    Thankyou John,we contacted the Red Cross but found that we had to wait until the end of the week and it was very vague whether they had anything available.
  17. Glenmac

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

    Glad they are taking care of you,hope you heal quickly now.
  18. Glenmac

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

    Thankyou @Granny_grump_ and@DJC3 we have just looked to buy a wheelchair,and a receptionist at our health centre has offered to lend us one she owns.You are all very kind. Bob worked with the elderly and social services before retirement so he's feeling a wee bit exasperated that everything is...
  19. Glenmac

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

    Good morning...7.3 this morning......had a good nights sleep due to pain meds.We are trying to hire a wheelchair at the moment as the crutches defeat me,realise I don't have upper body strength plus arthritis in the mix!The health centre have not been very helpful,may have been receptionist!I'm...
  20. Glenmac

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

    @Keesha @Granny_grump_ @eggs11 and@Paulines7,and everyone,Thankyou for your good wishes,I'm feeling better already.The paramedic who took my details,meds and did a BG approved of the low carb diet,and hopefully the good diet will help me heal well.Thankyou everyone,I hope your snow is...
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