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Kaz261 said:

I hope not Nosher. We wait ages for these appointments and build our hopes up so much, it can be somewhat devastating when we don't come away with positive answers.

I'm feeling marginally better thanks. Fasted again this morning and once again my bloods stayed around mid 4's but I don't feel good at those levels. There's no way I could do that on a normal morning!

I felt hungry around 5pm and needed something a little more substantial (my level was 5.0). My husband made me a poached egg on a very small slice of Bergen toast and within an hour I was only 4.5! I wasn't shaky and I didn't eat for another half hour or so just to see if I would hypo and I didn't. Odd reading though.

Hey ho! I get weird readings when I'm not I'll so I shouldn't be at all surprised!

I expected my levels to be higher since I'm fighting a bug but they've been the opposite.

About the footie.....I've been a Leicester City fan for years. Was a member from the age of 12 and. Season ticket holder from 17 ish. I had to give my season ticket up when my oldest was 2. I gave up my job to stay at home with her so money was a bit tight and weekends were the only time we had to spend doing family stuff. I do miss it though, especially this season! My mum still goes with a couple of friends and the atmosphere is amazing every match

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Did you go to Wembly 2001? Cup final v Tranmere.
Been to Filbert st. We're Eric Nixon punched David Speedie and got himself sent off, we lost in a play semi final at your place.
Not been to King power stadium, would like to if we play you.

Glad you are feeling better.

Kaz261 said:

I did indeed! Leicester won 2-1. Matt Elliott scored both goals for City.

The King Power is a good/nice ground but I always thought Filbert Street had a better atmosphere somehow. The facilities were rubbish though in comparison! Had some good times at Filbert street

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I still get a buzz when I watch David Kelly's goal.
Least said about the result the better!

That's why you don't see much of me at weekends.
There is a footie thread on here.

In ketosis means, that I get my energy from my own reserves rather than food particularly carbs. That's not the scientific version but it will do.
100 converted is roughly between 5-6 mmols which is in the normal range.
The conversion is for each mmols it is eighteen on your metre.
So for 4 mmols it is 72
5mmols is 90,
6mmols is 108
Anything around or below 65 (3.5) i would consider a hypo.
The best way to test is pre meal, then one hour, then two hours.
Obviously cost comes into it, but bear with it, you will learn so much about yourself and what you can or cannot eat.

Just continuing with the thread, to say another hotel and another chef that agreed to talk and cook something special for me.
This hotel even had full fat Greek yogurt.
So I filled up at breakfast, which was huge for me. The usual traditional British breakfast of back, egg etc. And then yogurt and summer fruit.
Lots of tea, brilliant!

After my worst night for a long time Thursday, I struggled all day Friday, but was fresh as a daisy Saturday and Sunday, but I've had long sleeps both nights and as a result my energy levels were good. I think a bad night takes time to catch up with yourself when you have them.
How did I cope with it all? When I had them all the time. No wonder, I didn't know what was going on, just coping!

I have found a different breakfast, especially if I'm off work or not fasting.
Mushrooms, onions, one egg mixed in with chopped fresh tomatoes, add bits of meat or whatever! Just to fill the (frying) pan. In goose fat or coconut oil. Don't forget to season. Cook till it's just started to soften and eat. It just makes a change from bacon or yoghurt or omelette!

I suppose it's along the lines of bubble and squeak. But I don't like warm ups!

I've been really researching the role insulin has on our bodies and I will do a thread, on how it relates to us RH ers and to a certain extent other types, possibly, about my research.

Off to work soon, will catch up later.

Please, take five minutes, you lot, to let us know how you are and what you are up to.
We need input, so we can understand.
The more you post the more the newbies will want to join in.

Best wishes to all. Be in control, be well!

Kaz261 said:

Had a very busy morning, so I must be getting over my bug at last. By lunchtime I had showered, put a load of washing in, took my oldest to school, pegged washing out, prepared dinner and got it in the slow cooker, washed up, emptied the dishwasher, done the supermarket shop and put it all away! Phew it's making me tired just typing this!

Here's hoping I don't suffer for it later as I seem very prone to hypo's at the minute.

My Freestyle Libra has arrived this morning. I won't be using it until after the bank holiday weekend as we're going away. I must admit I feel a little excited and nervous all at the same time. In some ways it'll be good to see what is happening to my bs without the constant finger pricking. I'm hoping it gives me a few answers and enables me to better understand my condition and my personal reaction to certain foods etc. On the other hand there is a side of me that thinks "what you don't know you can't worry about!". I'm not sure I want to know what's happening while I'm asleep for instance. Although I have told myself that whatever is happening has been happening for a long time and I'm still here fighting!

All the best to you all.

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It's good to be busy as it takes your mind off the constant reminder of what is happening.
It could be that having the monitor may ask questions that will give you the confidence to keep battling and no matter what, this thing won't beat you.
It could be really good news that your bloods aren't that bad and you will be able to track when you feel wobbly!
Hope you enjoy your weekend away. Maybe we might, might get some spring weather! Here's hoping!

Day off and just enjoyed fish as my first meal of the day.
Really good these days off, haven't had many lately!
As @Kaz261 is away I'm back to work tomorrow and all over the weekend.
End of the footie season this weekend for me and I'm looking forward to the two games.
Just gonna put my feet up and chill to my music, while watching the sport tonight and of course keeping my eye out for posts in the RH forum.

Best wishes to all.

Kaz261 said:

Enjoy your chilled out evening and the footie. I'm sure you're already well aware of this, but we just need to best Manchester United on Sunday and the title is ours!

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Oh yeah! Only!

We have to beat Grimsby and Braintree lose and we sneak into the playoffs!
Only!

Had my first ever blood surge from adrenaline today.
A huge black cat, crossed my path and scared me out of my wits, I nearly had an accident!
Anyway I felt wobbly for ten minutes, so I sat down and had a cuppa, my work colleague even though he was still laughing, said I'd gone pale! Didn't feel like eating!
Felt a bit rough for a short while after but once I'd settled down, I was back to normal.
Full of energy for work.
And kids footie later.
Won 4-1!

Keep us informed Kaz.
And yeah, the weather is challenging! In fact it's bloody s....!