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What was your fasting blood glucose? (full on chat)


Best wishes for a safe trip and a good result.

Did you see on Twitter the suggestion of care badges for carers , has made some propose a
don't care badge for government ministers ... ?


Not sure they really need theirs, so easy to see just by watching them, isn't it
 
4.8 this morning - a good result from drastically cutting down the cream. I know that cutting down the cream really works but just don't know why I keep letting my cream intake increase.

We have been keeping in touch with family with what's app and landline as they prefer that to Skype. So haven't used ancient webcam for ages.

Have booked to do an update of my Osteoporosis training online on 1st May and just realised I will need a webcam as it is on Zoom and of course ancient webcam does not work on Windows 10.

So had to do a frantic search for a webcam online. There was only one in the whole of the online universe that absolutely guaranteed delivery well before 1st May and also had good reviews. Hopefully it will arrive Saturday which will give me time to work out how to use it and use Zoom.

Just maybe I will be able to teach my own classes online if lockdown continues. I just haven't been confident enough to even think of doing it.
 

Brilliant in finding your webcam @Krystyna23040
 
5.3 on the meter this morning. Have been feeling completely washed out and a little unwell for the last couple of days, not sure what the issue has been but have struggled to keep bloods down to reasonable levels so happy with the result this morning, feeling a lot better too. Have a good day everyone.
 
Managed my daily painting challenge for today on the SketchClubApp.

It is from a statue in the grounds of St Bees Priory.
It is a very eerie statue. It was early evening. I was on my own. I had gone for one of my little excursions of a few days away (I sleep in the car, on mountain tops and by beaches...it sorts my wanderlust nature).

The eyes of the different children on the statue follow you. They open and close. At least that is what it looks like...

So I took photos and videos...and even on my videos the eyes still appeared to follow you and open and close.

I wanted to get that feeling in this painting today...it has taken me around two hours...

Here is a link to the statue and priory. The boy I did is on the top right side...

http://www.docbrown.info/docspics/lakes/lakespage10.htm

And here is my painting...

 

Edit: I have known this internet friend over 10 years now. My verbal writing skills were not very good 10 years ago (useless) and I was getting nowhere with legal letters etc. And so she helped me with them. She has guided me through lots of legal stuff, and taught me how to write letters and make my case/s clear.

I have different skills which I have helped her with over the years.

I am indebted to her for my now verbal written skills.

I am very grateful for all my internet friends. And I am very grateful for all of you being on here on this thread.

So some flowers for all you absolutely amazing internet friends...

 
17-04-2020
6.30am FBG 5.5, Still tired after multiple wakeups in the night, so back to bed.
8.05am FBG 6.7 what the heck?
8.08am FBG 5.7 That's better, but which do i believe?
8.10am FBG 5.7 OK. Will take the first as an aberration.
We had thunderstorms in the night. The garden is refreshed. Caught myself singing Morning has Broken in appreciation. Next door neighbour is planting potatoes. He has a substantial area to fill. Took about ten minutes to put in my leek seeds. Gathered Garden Salad. Lettuce, radish, rocket and spring onions, very pleased with it. And myself.
Have been reading through the posts each day, but often find myself at a loss for words to reply.

@gennepher So glad Popeye is recovering. How was he about taking his pills? Its good that you got some sleep too.
@Muddy Cyclist I loved the sunrise through the hedgerow. You absolutely captured the dawn light. I do enjoy your paintings, perhaps I should like them more often.
To everyone, stay/get well. Stay safe.
 
Thank you for the lovely flowers and sentiments @gennepher but it is not a one way street. You give so much too and personally I really value your forum friendship and you inspire me and help me learn and understand so many things. So hugs and appreciation right back at ya (as they say in Dublin town). This is the key for so many, defo me, to get through times like this and I extend that to so many of you on the thread.
@OldButBold - how are you? - was very clever to start this thread because though we came together due to diabetes it is a really great way to support each other in any circumstances because we are not limited to just talking about that.
 
Good morning all. Slept well but woke in some pain. OK now! Fbs 8.7 at 9am. Only had a light salad for lunch yesterday (no carbs) and no supper so it must have been the onions in the liver/ onions with brocolli and cauliflower we had for tea at 6pm. It did taste good though! Still sunny today here in the Midlands but with a little more cloud than of late. Mum's nursing home is now isolating their residents in their own rooms as a precaution. They have PPE ready just in case but testing for care homes hasn't reached this area yet! So -we have to batton down the hatches for a further 3 weeks. A sensible decision in my humble opinion but difficullt non-the-less -especially for some. Will just have to add more things to my "to do" list. Take care of yourselves and others and stay safe and well.
 
My fbg appeared as Lo on the screen this morning. The meter, me or both required new batteries. I gambled on the meter as due to lockdown there were no batteries suitable for me. Unfortunately, I am still the same old reprobate until innumerable replacements parts can be obtained from a reputable source. I'm thinking maybe 100,000 by the end of the month. Seems like the current going rate - oh and a shiny badge.
 
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PenguinMum said:
@OldButBold - how are you? - was very clever to start this thread because though we came together due to diabetes it is a really great way to support each other in any circumstances because we are not limited to just talking about that.
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I'm well PM, thanks for asking. Been doing a bit of gardening and taking as many catnaps as my body demands

Oh I take no credit for the thread, just seemed like a good idea at the time

Stay safe
 
SlimLizzy said:
@gennepher So glad Popeye is recovering. How was he about taking his pills? Its good that you got some sleep too.
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Thank you @SlimLizzy
He was okay about taking his pills...well not exactly, but grab a sleeping cat by the jaw and ram the tablet as far down the throat as possible, and he doesn’t stand a chance...and pray you still have your finger...
 

Thank you @PenguinMum
 
well I will bid you all a belated morning. I have battled the meter of doom to a compleeete standstill! I employed the old "Dope a Rope" or "The Dope on the end of the meter" I can't remember which, the battle was so immense the twits sat and watched in awe as I roundly defeated it! for the first time in a while the meter finally, and begrudgingly, presented me with …………….4.8 I was over the moon, but I'm under no illusions though, as it will sit and plot its revenge as it hates to be defeated does old Doomy. I hope you all enjoy your weekend, I will be sitting in the house, for a change and drinking eating my fill and rolling around the garden!
oh wait, that's what I do an a daily basis now! The joys of the weekend rituals are my new daily basis, wine o clock is now my "ohh why -not-a-clock" (it isn't but it sounds good) I think I will try my old rugby days of "Its five o clock somewhere, lets get going", or I might just order the timber I need to finish my pallet couch to make it look nice and maybe sit and enjoy a nice beer when I've finished.

Hugs to all that need them, High fives to those being amazing. But more importantly, stay safe
 
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