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SueJB
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A long day 
between 3.8 and 8.4 so not moaning, 3rd grandson was born at teatime, 5lb 1oz, my boys first child and they called him Harry after my dad, mum had to be induced as there was worry about the child's size but all seems to be ok
between 3.8 and 8.4 so not moaning, 3rd grandson was born at teatime, 5lb 1oz, my boys first child and they called him Harry after my dad, mum had to be induced as there was worry about the child's size but all seems to be ok
becca59
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Away at the mo, but will post when home next week.
hh1
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Morning all, woke to a very respectable 5.2 after going out for drinks & nibbles last night then a late dinner, so very pleased with that. @becca59 I think it's the dogs, not you. I've had dogs for years and one of the things they're taught from day 1 is not to jump up. Sadly it seems to me that more and more people have dogs without any idea of the work and commitment needed to have a happy, healthy and well-behaved dog. None of it's difficult, just repetitive, but so worth it. And I completely agree that if a dog's not well-controlled it shouldn't be loose. I have the most beautiful, and simply the best, dog in the world, and although I don't understand them, I do appreciate that there are some people who don't want to meet her 
becca59
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Congratulations! You’re getting quite a collection there.
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SueJB
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@slip, my late Staffie did exactly that to me. He ran towards me like a bullet and jumped, hit me in the chest and I was flat on my back winded. Didn't realise that this heavy dog with such short legs could jump and have such power. Great game he thought.@Knikki just your animal attraction!
@becca59 as a dog owner I apologise!Although I can say if mine did jump up all 4 paws off the ground you would be flat on your back - he’s never done that to anyone thankfully. If a dog is coming at you excited (not aggressively) fold your arms and half turn away.
Great day in London yesterday, The Szechuan meal was brilliant. National picture gallery, magic and then a wine event, 100 to taste and water biscuits to nibble in between to cleanse the palate. Stunning. We certainly weren't sober on the train home! Madam BG was on good form, didn't guess the carbs in the meal well but generally I was happy. Unlike this morning woke to 2.7, jelly beans and a biscuit. A horrid start but hope to get out later and plant the remaining 50 tulips. Hope everyone enjoys their weekend.
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Morning fellow colander.
Not been that great over past few days, I have the dreaded lurgy which is causing havoc with BG. Throat is very raw and have runny nose headache etc.
Just need to keep testing and adjusting
Hope you all have a good day
Not been that great over past few days, I have the dreaded lurgy which is causing havoc with BG. Throat is very raw and have runny nose headache etc.
Just need to keep testing and adjusting
Hope you all have a good day
Alison54321
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Yes, congratulations @kev-w on another grandchild.
Not much happening in terms of blood sugars here. I had to bolus after I' eaten this morning, as blood sugars was in the low 4s, an it falls too fast if I pre-bolus when it's that low, so I'm watching to see if the insulin catches the blood sugar rise. I might get myself organised for a walk to the shops, with uphill diversion, for when it starts spiking.
Not much happening in terms of blood sugars here. I had to bolus after I' eaten this morning, as blood sugars was in the low 4s, an it falls too fast if I pre-bolus when it's that low, so I'm watching to see if the insulin catches the blood sugar rise. I might get myself organised for a walk to the shops, with uphill diversion, for when it starts spiking.
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Good morning everyone! Congratulations Kev, commiserations smc, recipe keenly awaited Alison.
I used to make Christmas cakes for the family, soaking fruit in guiness, and TRYING to exercise tasting restraint.
Blood sugars are refusing to follow a meaningful pattern, though last night’s rise was probably because him indoors had dumped the packaging at the bottom of the smelly bin and carbs and Cals wasn’t a good substitute. I’d rather correct at 4.00 a.m. than dig through the rubbish.
I used to make Christmas cakes for the family, soaking fruit in guiness, and TRYING to exercise tasting restraint.
Blood sugars are refusing to follow a meaningful pattern, though last night’s rise was probably because him indoors had dumped the packaging at the bottom of the smelly bin and carbs and Cals wasn’t a good substitute. I’d rather correct at 4.00 a.m. than dig through the rubbish.
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@kev-w nice and congratulations
I live not from a Radio Telescope which I am sure is a beacon for any passing flying saucers, so furry kids is nothing unusual round these ere parts
Even Indiana Jones would struggle to get to the Jaffa Cakes.
Nar, think they either see a kindred spirit or I smell interesting
Morning all everything round here at the moment is level for a change, so to celebrate a filter coffee and lender dark chocolate
I live not from a Radio Telescope which I am sure is a beacon for any passing flying saucers, so furry kids is nothing unusual round these ere parts
Even Indiana Jones would struggle to get to the Jaffa Cakes.
Nar, think they either see a kindred spirit or I smell interesting
Morning all everything round here at the moment is level for a change, so to celebrate a filter coffee and lender dark chocolate
Morning y'all and thanks I incurred the wrath of a trainee midwife this morning taking my son back and had an out of hours visit, midwife in the room wasn't fussed though and said I could stay An emotional few months I guess losing mother and gaining 2 grandkids, the circle of life and all that jazz, a little voice in my head was saying "that's enough" as I skipped back out of the hospital.
Woke with an unexplained 15, had to eat with it a bit too high and even though I just had porridge and 2 extra units spiked to 17 and sat there so I've changed cartridge and had another 2.5 when I got home muttering 'Mels cat' under my breath...
I incurred the wrath of a trainee midwife this morning taking my son back and had an out of hours visit, midwife in the room wasn't fussed though and said I could stay An emotional few months I guess losing mother and gaining 2 grandkids, the circle of life and all that jazz, a little voice in my head was saying "that's enough" as I skipped back out of the hospital.Woke with an unexplained 15, had to eat with it a bit too high and even though I just had porridge and 2 extra units spiked to 17 and sat there so I've changed cartridge and had another 2.5 when I got home muttering 'Mels cat' under my breath...
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congrats @
kev-w
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Ahhhh did so well over the holidays keeping BG levels in line. One week into the new term and I have been battling to keep my sugars down.
I put it down to the weather at the start of the week- but know its actually work pressures.
I have an interview and an observation in the coming week. I always thought I dealt with work pressure quite well but clearly not. Worse thing is when I am high or stressed I want to eat all the time
Tried not to stress (but will truly be at ease once its over).
I have already spoken to management- as part of my stress is that they sprung this on me. I don’t want to come across as though my diabetes is stopping me doing what my colleagues do- but these highs are making me feel awful (physically and mentally). Any tips? x
kev-w
️Ahhhh did so well over the holidays keeping BG levels in line. One week into the new term and I have been battling to keep my sugars down.
I put it down to the weather at the start of the week- but know its actually work pressures.
I have an interview and an observation in the coming week. I always thought I dealt with work pressure quite well but clearly not. Worse thing is when I am high or stressed I want to eat all the time
Tried not to stress (but will truly be at ease once its over).
I have already spoken to management- as part of my stress is that they sprung this on me. I don’t want to come across as though my diabetes is stopping me doing what my colleagues do- but these highs are making me feel awful (physically and mentally). Any tips? x
SueJB
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I know the feeling of having an observation @CranberryIce, it's extremely stressful and being given no warning makes it doubly so. My only tip is to tell "them that's in charge" the effect it has on you. That's not making an excuse, it's just stating a fact.congrats @
kev-w
Ahhhh did so well over the holidays keeping BG levels in line. One week into the new term and I have been battling to keep my sugars down.
I put it down to the weather at the start of the week- but know its actually work pressures.
I have an interview and an observation in the coming week. I always thought I dealt with work pressure quite well but clearly not. Worse thing is when I am high or stressed I want to eat all the time
Tried not to stress (but will truly be at ease once its over).
I have already spoken to management- as part of my stress is that they sprung this on me. I don’t want to come across as though my diabetes is stopping me doing what my colleagues do- but these highs are making me feel awful (physically and mentally). Any tips? x
I would also ask them the purpose of the observation, developmental or judgemental.
Good luck, drink tea.............. or gin and T
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Afternoon my perforated chums, and congrats on the new spawn, @kev-w 
Bland night diabetically speaking, and a lie in interrupted by a 3.5 at ten this morning so I had to get up. Cat shouting at the bedroom door demanding to be fed made the bedside dextrose tabs pretty irrelevant - until I remembered the teenager was in the house, so texted him to feed them. They had their uses.
Been finishing the second coat of paint on his pit, so that’s finished now. A quiet afternoon doing crochet (catching up on the days of a daily project I missed while in Liverpool) and the last couple of online training modules for my first responder training that I need to complete before the practical stuff starts this week.
No idea how to deal with stress and their effect on BG @CranberryIce - I’ve always had to be reactive rather than proactive, because I never know what the effect is going to be. A diabetes clinic appointment puts me through the roof if I’m wanting to have something changed and need to justify it; yet my pump fitting session had zero effect - and I thought I’d be more nervous about that, as it was such a big change. All I can suggest is keeping plenty of hypo kit on hand just in case you correct a stress spike and then crash after. Perhaps stick to stress-calming snacks that satisfy you but have a smaller impact on your levels? I dry fried some pumpkin seeds last night with salt and pepper, they were fab.
Bland night diabetically speaking, and a lie in interrupted by a 3.5 at ten this morning so I had to get up. Cat shouting at the bedroom door demanding to be fed made the bedside dextrose tabs pretty irrelevant - until I remembered the teenager was in the house, so texted him to feed them. They had their uses.
Been finishing the second coat of paint on his pit, so that’s finished now. A quiet afternoon doing crochet (catching up on the days of a daily project I missed while in Liverpool) and the last couple of online training modules for my first responder training that I need to complete before the practical stuff starts this week.
No idea how to deal with stress and their effect on BG @CranberryIce - I’ve always had to be reactive rather than proactive, because I never know what the effect is going to be. A diabetes clinic appointment puts me through the roof if I’m wanting to have something changed and need to justify it; yet my pump fitting session had zero effect - and I thought I’d be more nervous about that, as it was such a big change. All I can suggest is keeping plenty of hypo kit on hand just in case you correct a stress spike and then crash after. Perhaps stick to stress-calming snacks that satisfy you but have a smaller impact on your levels? I dry fried some pumpkin seeds last night with salt and pepper, they were fab.
I sometimes splash some soy sauce on sunflower seeds, then crisp them up under the grill - they remind me of Twiglets.
