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  1. Glenmac

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

    8.3 this a.m first time I’ve tested in 3weeks.....not as bad as I expected as I’ve been eating to GAIN weight,and the focus had to be on food for Bob to gain weight too.He is slowly improving and able to walk short distances.The stoma nurse visited and was very helpful with dietary advice.Back...
  2. Glenmac

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

    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...
  3. Glenmac

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

    @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...
  4. Glenmac

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

    Lovely day here,Mr Mac much better after two ops in four days.....he is sitting in a chair at the hospital smiling and the sun is shining!My readings are high just now,I've had to remember to eat the last few days.....8.0 this morning,but I'll get back on track!Im making a list of easy emergency...
  5. Glenmac

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

    Forgot to say how brilliant the hospital staff are,they are just wonderful,it's times like this when the NHS shines.
  6. Glenmac

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

    Thankyou again for the good wishes,Mr Mac is progressing well so far and tonight was moved from critical care unit to a surgical ward.I may not post for a few days as I'm exhausted after visiting and just want to sleep.Our families have given us great support.
  7. Glenmac

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

    @Granny_grump_ Thankyou,it's been an awful time as our GP surgery senior doctor filtering the calls refused to do a home visit,we are not 'doctor botherers' and their records must show that.I was grudgingly given an emergency appointment for 11am.No way could he have got there.I then rang near...
  8. Glenmac

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

    Thankyou for all your good wishes.Today has been spent preparing him for major surgery tomorrow morning.The good thing is a new hospital is just ten minutes away,we just didn't expect to see the interior.Just feeling shattered today,but family are a great support
  9. Glenmac

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

    6.9 today....carb heavy day yesterday,hubby is very unwell and has been taken into hospital this morning ......still waiting for news,son is with him and daughter is on her way to check on me.
  10. Glenmac

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

    6.8 today,still recovering from a little carb fest.I decided this morning to do a test run,in my case a test totter,on the walking/tottering frame ready for the hospital visit on Wednesday.With the new swivel car seat no problem transferring into car........off to our health centres Boots,to...
  11. Glenmac

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

    Late posting today.....7.1 at 8am.....this is what a few extra carbs produces....At least I know the culprit,a slice of sourdough bread!
  12. Glenmac

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

    @Bubbsie Thanks for your good wishes,just glad to see the sun today.Glad to see you back on the forum,hope you have a good day today
  13. Glenmac

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

    Happy anniversary,hope you have a great day!
  14. Glenmac

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

    Good morning....5.1 today.
  15. Glenmac

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

    @ianpspurs and @Granny_grump_ Thanks for your encouraging comments,most of the time I can be upbeat,but catch me at the end of the day not so great,quite grumpy.This has been the longest five weeks I remember.Having a sense of humour has helped!Chatting to a grandson home from uni and about to...
  16. Glenmac

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

    Good morning everyone,hope you all had a good Easter break. 5.2 this morning....a surprise as I've been mostly in the lower 6s for weeks, could be less pain relief and my increased activity on the Zimmer frame!! My family have been comparing me to the clockwork granny racing toys........just ten...
  17. Glenmac

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

    Good morning....6.4 this morning.
  18. Glenmac

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

    Good morning.....6.6 this morning.
  19. Glenmac

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

    Thankyou,yes I think I need to begin recording again,to get a more accurate picture of what's happening.Id hoped to get my DN and GP more onside but had to cancel blood tests and clinic last week,and they've given me my next appointment in three months time! I've had excellent/amazing results...