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


 
That sounds like a fabulous day ahead DJC

Bubbsie I thought of you yesterday, I took the girls blackberrying down the lane by us, I was surprised at how many were already ripe so we got a good haul and made the first blackberry clafoutis of the year! I remember you posting the recipe about a year ago and it’s been a firm favourite here ever since.
 
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Hello folks, just a quick post as I can see there’s plenty happening on the thread, it’s just took an hour for me to catch up.
Quite foggy here on the west coast of America which has surprised us we have renamed our sleepy little seaside town of Morro Bay...Foggy Bottom, there is a beach here so they say but nobody has seen it for five years or more. Beautiful scenery when the fog lifts or you drive out of it, @dunelm Big Sur absolutely amazing scenery just breathtaking.
Off to L.A in the morning via Santa Barbara so I have been informed by the navigators, hope the fog lifts.
Play nicely while I’m gone.
 

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JJ You can add mine to your database
DJC3

Diagnosed Feb 2017 put on metformin and statins

HbA1c on diagnosis 66

Time on LCHF (Feb 2018) 18 months

Months to 1st norm reading 3

1st normal HbA1c 39

Current HbA1c 41

Off ALL meds.
 
5.4 this morning very early, no idea why I woke up at 5am.
Not sure what to do with myself today or the weekend - all the family are away doing various things so it’s just me and Dennis to amuse ourselves. Hope it doesn’t rain too much or I might feel obliged to stay in and do housework.
@trick60 they are fabulous photos I loved Foggy Bottom!
@Viv19 sometimes there is just no fathoming it!
 

As you are insilin dependent could you maybe get the libre sensor on prescription? No pricking necessary. Constant tracking. Excellent tool for bs management.
 
The thing is we are all different. No rule book available. Try it and let us know how it goes as others will benefit. If that's ok.
Will do.

Yesterday my readings stayed at around 5.5, it did rise to 6.3 after a 20 mile mountain bike ride in very muddy conditions but fell very quickly.

5.5 this morning pleased because at choir rehearsal last night I succumbed to a home made honey and oat biscuit and a glass of red wine, lovely I did manage to resist the scrumptious chocolate and courgette cake though.
 
As you are insilin dependent could you maybe get the libre sensor on prescription? No pricking necessary. Constant
Confused! I am not insulin dependent, take no meds at all, sorry if I have given this impression somewhere.

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Back home and 5.7 this morning. The leisurely walk around Orford yesterday morning turned into a 5 mile walk through the countryside then back to Orford along the river. We then did have a leisurely lunch and left for home late afternoon.

I was amazed at how well our 13 year old Labrador was walking as he had walked miles and miles this holiday. This morning will be washing clothes and shopping and picking up parcels from the post office. Will catch up on this forum later.
 

Tenor? Baritone? Organist? Choirmaster?
Alto here ...
 

Fab images of the coast. So much to choose from - glad you are having an epic time.
 
@Debandez I can see how what happened to your amazing Mum has motivated you to reach out and help so many people through the work you are doing in your community. She would be so proud of what you are doing.
She is my driving force. I haven't got my mum now sadly. But I might be able to change things for other mums, dads, grandad, sisters, daughters, friends etc etc. I always think the biggest changes come from small groups of people rising up (eg suffragettes). I've never been one to leave things be that needed change. As an example, during the last census I was manager for Blackpool central. When the lorry pulled up with all my paperwork the lorry driver said 'I think they have made a mistake, you seem to have double what everyone else has'. They told me I would only need the space of a single bed for my stuff and it nearly filled my garage! I had a great time. We all worked very hard. Lots of old hotels now HMO. Very challenging town Blackpool. The laptop they gave me didnt work 'in the field' as it should. Nobody's did. (Other managers). So my house was communication central. I had an open house for 3 months. The laptop only worked there. I had to make myself available all hours. So much work to log due to the area. I put in my extra hours (I was going to bed way after midnight, maybe 2am sometimes, then getting up at 6am. Just to keep up. I had Eric helping too. It was a tough time. There should have been 2 managers for my area or they should have split in 2. I put in my additional hours. It was rejected! (Where is the red reg and bull animation!). No money in the pot I was told. S*d that for a game of soldiers I thought. The day my job ended and all equipment was collected i sat down and wrote a 4 page A4 complaint letter. I had dry eyes as a result (took a couple of years to subside and still flares up now and again). I gave it them with both barrels. I threatened to take it forward. On my birthday i received a call from the big boss asking for my bank details! I received £3000. I gave a copy of my letter to 3 other coordinators in Blackpool and fylde area who had similar problems. They also received payments. But I wasnt happy with that 3k. I wanted the holiday pay o should have got along with it. Refused! I took them to the small claims court. I had quite a big following of other managers in the country and we all decided we would fight together. Over the coming months many dropped out. I was one if 8 remaining that went to court. WE WON.

I don't give up. Currently fighting for my BIL against PIP decision. It may be a long haul but we will get there.
 
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