pavlosn
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I do not know what I feel more?Sympathy for you for yesterday's storm damage or just plain envy for the Paradise you describe.
Hope all gets sorted soon.
Pavlos
I do not know what I feel more?Sympathy for you for yesterday's storm damage or just plain envy for the Paradise you describe.Thanks cold ethyl.
The big boat took a hit in Hurricane Earl in 2010, in another location. That was a Category 4 hurricane, and even the YouTube videos still make me shudder. For that one, OH was actually on the boat, and had to get off at 01:00 as he felt sure she was going down. She didn't, but the damage was well into 5 figures, plus our rib was torn to shreds. The insurers were fine that time, but we had fun and games managing the quality of the craftsmen trying to bash out fast, as opposed to quality, work in the aftermath. It's all the hassle of having to Douglas Fir timbers from the Northern USA as it's the only place to source it in a suitable lengths, knot-free. It all takes time and everyone wants to cut corners.
It'll be fine, and lets face it, in the scheme of things it's a bump in the road. It's just that it's making out teeth rattle, today!
Can i please ask what type 1.5 is?
I am so irritated..
5.1 on going to bed at 11-20pm (monthly bedtime average 5.3 so normal range for me)
6.0 at 2-15am
6.0 on waking (monthly fasting average 5.5)
slept well but maybe it is stress over my oncology review this morning. If it is, why isn't it affecting my day time readings though? We'll see what happens tomorrow.
I do not know what I feel more?Sympathy for you for yesterday's storm damage or just plain envy for the Paradise you describe.
Hope all gets sorted soon.
Pavlos
7.3 this morning for me. I haven't tested for over a week as I ran out of testing strips when away and decided to cut myself a bit of slack and give my fingers a rest. I also relaxed a bit on my eating habits, having been mega strict with myself since commencing LCHF in March, and rarely deviating. While away, I did accept the odd slice of cake offered by friends and family and had toast for breakfast when I couldn't replenish my yoghurt and fruit supplies. I still cannot face a cooked breakfast!
Pleasantly surprised on my return to find my fasting bs haven't increased, nor has my weight. I also had my 3 month diabetic review this morning (another reason for relaxing a bit on holiday, knowing my blood tests had been done 3 weeks ago).
Hurrah! My HbA1c has dropped from 59 to 51, but my cholesterol is up slightly from 4.6 in July to 5.1 now. Also up are LDL at 2.6 and HDL up 1.77. Trigs are down to 1.6.
My lovely DN touched on the word statins and then withdrew it immediately she saw my look! She's not concerned about the slight increases because of the improved HbA1c and will review again in January. She didn't bother weighing me either as she could see when I walked in that I was still losing weight. I feel I'm losing inches rather than weight and my shape is noticeably more defined than when I've lost weight in the past. Its definitely a better look!
I asked about reducing metformin, but I was encouraged to stay on 4 a day as they apparently protect against cardio vascular disease. So - my new 3 month challenge is to try and reduce my fasting bs and also my cholesterol. I suspect I haven't got the HF ratios right as I have enjoyed rather a lot of cheese and cream in recent months.
Oh and ice-cream! Did I mention the locally made blackcurrant and liquorice ice-cream? Don't tell @AndBreathe - I actually had 3 in the two weeks I was away - but traded off the cornet for a single scoop in a tub. I seem to have got away with it!
I'm doing the opposite at the moment - bed time 6.5 but 5.9 this morning, so slowly coming down again.
I don't know if you saw my post speculating on dreaming while you were on holiday, wondering if the liver responds to dreams and stress during the night, which of course we may not remember, or whether the liver can tell the difference between 'stressy' dreams and daytime reality? Whatever that is.
As @AndBreathe says, I bet you get back to 'normal' after your appointment.
My appointment with my lovely oncologist went well. He says I am very well, with no obvious signs of anything sinister after a physical check, so I am a happy bunny. He doesn't want to see me again till next year.
One interesting thing, however. I did mention my GP's apoplexy when I refused statins, to which he replied that a Junior Aspirin a day will keep the blood flowing just as well as statins. As my BP and lipids are all normal that was my main worry in refusing them, so I'm off to the chemist for some this afternoon.
yes that's true- my grandad takes a very low dose and so does my dad who had a bypass a few years back( though he is on a statin too)- the ones they get are coated so easier on stomach but they may be prescription only. It might be worth asking GP for a prescription - she might be willing if you say it was a consultant's suggestion?
My appointment with my lovely oncologist went well. He says I am very well, with no obvious signs of anything sinister after a physical check, so I am a happy bunny. He doesn't want to see me again till next year.
One interesting thing, however. I did mention my GP's apoplexy when I refused statins, to which he replied that a Junior Aspirin a day will keep the blood flowing just as well as statins. As my BP and lipids are all normal that was my main worry in refusing them, so I'm off to the chemist for some this afternoon.
Great news Bluetit. Just be careful of aspirin, day-in-day-out, and keep a very close eye on all things lavatorial, as that can be the first sign your tummy is upset - as an old friend of ours found last year. All manner of tests, worry and panic, and eventually a transfusion.
But, let's not overshadow your bigger, great news. I don't care how long it might be since the "big event", it must always be a nervous day. You'll be glad it's over.Thanks, yes I know about the potential problems with aspirin and I will be careful.
You are rightAre you sure that a couple of readings of 6 are worth feeling low about?
They are hardly a disaster. Quite a few would love to have them.
I can understand wanting to keep a tight reign on your counts but not to the point of being upset by a couple of roque results. After all they are just data, feedback you need in order to improve your control further. Can you tell what caused these higher than normal results and can you avoid/limit this in the future. That is all you should consider in my opinion.
We are not machines and can not control all the variables that affect our glucose, stress, illness, female time of the month could all come into it.
What is more home glucose meters are only accurate within 15 per cent. With this margin of error your six point something could easily be a five point something in reality and vice versa. So you may be getting upset over nothing.
Look at the bigger picture. You appear to have excellent control and this does not change by a couple of results that fall outside your personal target range.
Take care
Pavlos
Allie, did you try the snack one hour within going to sleep thing? It does help me xI may take DN advice and try forgazia. (Gapagliflozin)
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