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

    keytones instructing liver to convert some fats to sugars possibly. glad your doing better with glucose numbers :)
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    5.7 today. breakfast and off for a swim in a bit. wee bit of clouds sunny intervals today thinking of heading somewhere for a walk later on
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    if your not keen on water maybe try ice/crushed ice :) i can tolerate that better than water straight from the tap. water for me needs to be ice cold
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    hopefully your knee injury will heal up nice and fast :) ps I've been hunting for RUBY kiwis ever since you mentioned them to no avail :( m&s stated they had them in some stores... travelled over 200 miles so far to try locate them :D gold ones are sweet not brave enough to try a full one... a...
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    3 libre2 plus in a week

    carry glucose monitor at all times. you haven't stated which insulin your on, do a little research on that insulins active time alongside peak time. You should then discuss those results with your DSN/Consultant. Ps if your UK and multiple injections a day you maybe entitled to CGM. Even with...
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    Eye sight Blurry

    yip, blurry for a wee bit of time, lasted a few weeks. this was initally after diagnosed around a week later alongside spottish vision. It lasted around 3-4 weeks. had to change optician appt 6 weeks down the line. my prescription glasses is now VERY slightly less than it was lol in One Eye...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    5.4 today expected to be a little lower chilli con carne for dinner (without rice). was surprised at graph didn't have the usual meal time spike up several mmol's. instead a more sustained less arched graph for a good few hours longer than usual all within 3mmol :O couple of wheatabix and off...
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    Need a replacement for my fitbit versa 2 - dexcomg7 and samsung compatible

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fitbit-Fitness-Smartwatch-Control-Bordeaux/dp/B07TWFWJDZ/ theres ur preference sorta expensive though :( edit: added below there was tabs at the bottom which didnt spot above standard 65 quid :)...
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    Keep a Word, Bin a Word

    train wreck :O
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    lol for the airport incident :) I've not went 'low carb' eating a fair bit less carbs than did prior most of the time... breakfast = 28g 2x wheatabix 26g usually + approx 30g peanuts which is 2g. swim 40+ lengths afterwards. lunch usually between 18 and 35g carbs evening meal between 25-40...
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    Keep a Word, Bin a Word

    wild ride (on the wild horse)
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    5.3 libre today. Off for a swim in a bit on this drizzly dreich day. at some point over the next week or so need to go mainland to get some school supplies for daughter, she goes back in a couple of weeks time. Also require to buy some more clothing for myself again. loads of weightloss now :O...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    will be worth speaking to your dsn / consultant we are not allowed to give medical advice and can only speak from experience. experience for me is that when i was inititally diagnosed i was on 18 units toujeo alongside fast acting novarapid with meals 5 units. After a few weeks my insulin...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    5.1 today. breakfast then off for a swim. The couple loved the cheesecake made them :)
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    Keep a Word, Bin a Word

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

    i'm glad its not in my house no more very light and morish would of likely eaten some instead of 'proper' lunch :) sorry for the cravings. Might look into making own low carb gingernuts for the next time and forget the topping other than a few fresh berries ontop. maybe something like...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    thanks for the info :) was aware not real diary cream, i've always called it 'pretend cream' wasnt aware was a blend of processed veggy oils. i'll need to check the info next time really curious as elmlea now also does a double 'plant based' 'cream' to what differences are between those :) not...
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    Freestyle libre sensors

    which version of libreview are you using? the app behaves itself for alarm purposes for me. check home (3 lines at left top of screen) then about: software version im using 2.12.1.11476. The screen colours however don't appear to change to reflect the alarm levels. something to bear in mind...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    libre 5.2 no fingerprick today. made a no-bake style cheesecake yesterday for friends to see if they like, they are getting married in the near future and are doing their own catering! I've offered to assist with a few deserts. so 4-5 cheesecakes. couldn't help but taste test a very small bit 2"...
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    Very Low Blood Sugars, Not Increasing With Carbs

    Sorry to hear about your dad, stress can effect sugar levels as well both higher and occassionally lower. As priority looking after your own health should be of utmost importance which will help your dad in the long run allowing you to help him. I've found most care home staff to be...
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