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

She actually remembered to phone - about 8 pm. Problem was that the Primary School was closed (teachers on strike. I should have realised that - Em was off too) so she had to stay home to look after her daughter. Same thing today, but it is the secondary school that is off, so she has to stay home with her son (first year in secondary so he's only 11). She'll come on Thursday morning now. (Fingers crossed.)
 
Do you mind me asking if all the pain killers that you need affect your blood sugar?
 
Yes, but I've never actually been in a Balti house - not even in an ordinary Indian restaurant since 1990 (we were in Glasgow for Alistair's graduation and all went to the Taj Mahal) - and I'd never heard of Balti by then. No, I'm sure they were a free gift with something I bought, some time ago.
My brother just had the aortic valve in his heart replaced for the 2nd time. First time was 43 years ago. He tells me that he has always been aware of the "click, click" of the valve - so he always knows he is still in the land of the living. The new one is not quite as noisy, but he can still hear it. Very reassuring.

A few years back, I was told that I have an "odd" heart rhythm - an extra little beat in there that is abnormal but "as long as you don't mind it, we won't bother doing anything about it". Mind it? I wasn't even aware of it. At least it is still going (very strongly, I'm told).
 
Seen to be getting more on track with FBG 5.8 this morning . Went for a 3 mile walk after breakfast ( yes did get caught in the heavy rain showers ) was quite shaky when I got in so tested BG and it was 4.2 far too low for me but at least I must have used up carbs that I ate
 
Do you mind me asking if all the pain killers that you need affect your blood sugar?
I don't know - they could. Another one I have to take is Levothyroxine and it definitely states on the pack that it can affect BG. What you lose on the swings ... I have another tablet which I have only recently been given which without a doubt slows down my digestive system but it actually does work in the way it is meant to, so the question arises: which do I prefer - fixing the problem or being constipated? Haven't decided. Took them for a week and then stopped. Started them again yesterday. Probably the worst thing I can do. Will have to try to talk to the GP again and see if I can halve the dose, or something.
 
Barclay seems to be playing Baldrick in the hope of promotion if or when the King over the water returns for another stab at completely burning the place down. The absurdity is in the attached (google Rafael Behr today), hence our leader tying himself in knots and appearing to lie when he could be fairly honest. One can discount him believing most of this. He could never have achieved so much if he does. The Tory right flank just can't accept the reality of what they have done. I'm desperately trying to see the good in these people. Your concern comes from The Spirit so pray and leave this in His hands. You rest up good and faithful servant.
 

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Off to Carlisle again this pm taking M. to dermatology, hope it goes ok. The steroid Cream is helping after three weeks application.

This is the third day this week have been the 30 plus mile return journey.
Will have to miss the section where they are replacing the old gas main on the A595.
Good job I now have excellent eyesight in both eyes.
D.
 
Good to hear, @mojo37

And I definitely sympathise on the ' 4 '.

Gets me that way if get below 5.

Miles off it now, but when I was a steady 5, I could tell if I dropped below it

Felt dreadful

I did get such symptoms, pre DX
Where I though a mars bar or similar was the solution.
(Did help immensely)

I think back then, I was at the phase where I believe the underlying (at the time) T2D had my eating so far out of sync i was spiking & dipping too much for me to balance out

But once I got more practice at LCHF, I realised I just needed refuelling by other means.

Odd, really.

Once I'd settle into LCHF, I really thought going below would be a similar stage as the drop to other numbers
(Came down a digit almost a month at a time 9.8.7.6.etc)

But once I hit the 4's it just feels awful

In the end I just accepted that for me, running in the 4's just wasn't practical or worth the cost


Best wishes on you continuing your descent to regular McGarrett plains territory.....

 
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Good news in abundance there, @lindisfel .

Improving for your good lady & the vision of a hawk.

Suggest male flies, stay clear

Inconvenient the trips, but at least you've mastered the route AND short cuts .

Best wishes for results .
 
Looking forward to the colour....
Hope you enjoyed that coffee @dunelm
 
Thank you @ianpspurs
 
Fingers crossed for Thursday @Annb
 
I found the hidden cat in your lovely painting @gennepher
 
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