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

SlimLizzy said:
03.09
8.45 FBG 6.5
By 10am 6.4. Poor night sleep maybe.
Been absent for about a week.
FBG when taken mostly in the fives. Skimmed through the posts.
Update on our situation.
MrSlim is recovering slowly from his fall, but has gone to help a friend with the roof on his kitchen extension. Can't remember if I mentioned it before, but our friend had a neighbour helping him previously. However the poor man managed to fall off the single storey building, unfortunately our friend wasn't there, had gone to fetch something and arrived back to find him unmoving in a pool of blood. Thought he was dead. Head wound.
Paramedics called, then air ambulance, police attend as a matter of course. No idea why. The neighbour (J ) is flown to hospital, emergency operation, coma, takes days to come round. While J is unconscious we are also worrying about our friend. Will J's family sue? What if J dies?
Meanwhile a French friend gives our friend the bad news. Even though he wasnt paying J for his help he is apparently an employer and so should have had insurance. He doesnt. Its possible that our friend could be liable for all J's medical costs. Including paramedics, air ambulance, days in intensive care, ongoing hospital care and so on. It will be thousands, if not tens of thousands. Our friend is now not only traumatised by finding J after the fall, but also fearing he will be forced to sell his house to meet the medical expenses and will end up bankrupt. Homeless.
A couple of days later J's son and daughter fly out. After more than a week unconscious, J is now semi consious. Incoherent, it looks as if he has serious brain damage. His family are not thinking of legal action at this point.
As J makes a gradual recovery his children are trying to find a place in the UK where he can be cared for.
This is also the best thing for our friend. J will no longer be racking up medical bills in France.
MrSlim is helping to put the roof on the same kitchen extension... He says we will need the goodwill when we go to UK. Perhaps our friend will cut the grass?
I am thinking we have 3 month contract with Immoblier and maybe we should take the house off the market if no sale by then. Except MrSlim showed me a listing for a townhouse. Am not sure how serious he is but for me it seems the ideal location. Right on the edge of a nearby town, with a large nearly private garden. Allotments at the back. Area seems quiet. We went and looked at the outside. Both of us like it. Really its too big, but has been used as offices, so is divided into three units. Could we let one out? I love the location. Quiet street. Walking distance to town. Countryside views from the back.
We have not asked to view... without a firm offer on this house, it would be too disappointing if we really wanted it and it sold before we could offer for it.
MrSlim thinks he could live there...am certain I could.
So far half a dozen viewings of our house, but no second viewings.
There doesn't seem to be much I could do at my daughter's house, just yet. MrSlim is proposing to take the car and trailer, while i stay here to keep it all going. Hopefully to get a sale.
Last time I was alone here it was in the first lockdown, in early summer. I was much fitter then.
Selfishly I don't want to go and be more or less useless. Babysitting on Fridays is the only suggestion at the moment. We have no idea what kind of makeshift accommodation we would have. A caravan seems likely. Its coming on to winter...
But I also don't want to be left here without a car. Beholden to friends and neighbours for every little bit of shopping and other needs. There is also Kiki to consider. I don't think she would adapt well to living in a very small space, or a busy town environment. My daughters house is opposite a school. There is a lot of traffic.
If the house sells we could be moved in two months. That's apparently the norm here.
MrSlim has booked a flexible ticket for next Tuesday. He is proposing to come and fetch me (+ kiki) in about six weeks when Son2 will be getting married to his American girlfriend who arrived in UK yesterday? Or is still on the way? Time to check Facebook.
This is all subject to change after discussion with SIL tonight.
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Very fraught and hectic @SlimLizzy
Take some time out for you...
 
BG too high. 13.4 at 03.00 today. Still around 11 despite insulin and breakfast. We'll see how it goes.

I've decided to get a new mattress - the bed I have is about 5 years old and in those 5 years I've bought 3 different mattress toppers to try to make it more comfortable. With what I've spent on them, I would have been better just buying a new, half decent mattress anyway. So I'm giving up on it and Neil will take me to the one shop in Stornoway that sells mattresses on Thursday to find a better one. The 5 year old one will have to be taken to the dump, but I think Neil will get it into the back of the car. Maybe with a better mattress I'll sleep better and for longer.
 
Annb said:
BG too high. 13.4 at 03.00 today. Still around 11 despite insulin and breakfast. We'll see how it goes.

I've decided to get a new mattress - the bed I have is about 5 years old and in those 5 years I've bought 3 different mattress toppers to try to make it more comfortable. With what I've spent on them, I would have been better just buying a new, half decent mattress anyway. So I'm giving up on it and Neil will take me to the one shop in Stornoway that sells mattresses on Thursday to find a better one. The 5 year old one will have to be taken to the dump, but I think Neil will get it into the back of the car. Maybe with a better mattress I'll sleep better and for longer.
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Hopefully a new mattress will prove to be a sound investment.
 
Annb said:
BG too high. 13.4 at 03.00 today. Still around 11 despite insulin and breakfast. We'll see how it goes.

I've decided to get a new mattress - the bed I have is about 5 years old and in those 5 years I've bought 3 different mattress toppers to try to make it more comfortable. With what I've spent on them, I would have been better just
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Annb said:
buying a new, half decent mattress anyway. So I'm giving up on it and Neil will take me to the one shop in Stornoway that sells mattresses on Thursday to find a better one. The 5 year old one will have to be taken to the dump, but I think Neil will get it into the back of the car. Maybe with a better mattress I'll sleep better and for longer.
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Annb said:
BG too high. 13.4 at 03.00 today. Still around 11 despite insulin and breakfast. We'll see how it goes.

I've decided to get a new mattress - the bed I have is about 5 years old and in those 5 years I've bought 3 different mattress toppers to try to make it more comfortable. With what I've spent on them, I would have been better just buying a new, half decent mattress anyway. So I'm giving up on it and Neil will take me to the one shop in Stornoway that sells mattresses on Thursday to find a better one. The 5 year old one will have to be taken to the dump, but I think Neil will get it into the back of the car. Maybe with a better mattress I'll sleep better and for longer.
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Don't be fooled into buying memory foam. After a surprisingly short time they develop dips and it's difficult to move out of them
 
SlimLizzy said:
Don't be fooled into buying memory foam. After a surprisingly short time they develop dips and it's difficult to move out of them
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Fell into that trap in the past. Even worse, Neil bought one online which came rolled up tightly. The maker suggested opening it up and leaving it for 24 hours to settle. The fumes coming off of it were so bad that Neil's weak chest couldn't cope so we shut it into the front room for 8 weeks before he felt he could use it. Never again.

I've seen Dormeo ones advertised which seem to be some kind of silicone or rubber "springs" but need to actually see and test whatever I buy this time.
 
jjraak said:
Morning team D.

A run of 6's on the FBG's.
Today's a 6.7

Had a T2D review, which unsurprisingly with my altered diet the last two years HBA1c had risen, but I'm starting to rebalance everything, so good news is it's now dropping back down (55)

Still a way to go, but on the right path I hope.

Recent bloods show a correlation between a diet to aid the bones healing (more carby ) and my B12 .

My b12 went up to mid range, and now with a cut back in carbs it's declining once more, so back to supplementing, for me

On an apology note for my absence, I AM Still following your posts
And enjoying the updates where things go well
And offering virtual hugs where needed when they aren't so good.

Reason for MIA of late ?
I know well enough we all have our own crosses to bear, but that doesn't mean the weight of one's own, doesn't carry a cost.

Not been minded to bother with much of anything but that's now changing, thank goodness.

A poor run since eye op the main cause.

Travelling on public transport not too bad with only one working eye, but oh my, getting to and from work was more daunting.

Brought out the crutch everyday, even when not really needed, so people could see I had a difficulty (I veer to left side of any path/ tunnel to keep out of tte way of those moving faster since op, but being blind for a while on one side, saw some collisions with other passengers rushing past on my inside, etc)

Anyhow the crutch became a 'crutch'..so to speak.

I relied on it more, which meant I unwittingly weakened the leg over time

Pain became a nagging, debilitating sore, that saw me ask gp for an appointment to check the implant had not loosened or god forbid, an infection in it was brewing

Docs reply was come in now (unable to do so at such short notice)
Next reply was go to A&E, which seemed a poor option

I felt I'd be abusing the system, when it wasn't an A or an E.

And the outcome likely to be a waste of everyone's time with "nothing to worry about" and/or most probably a referral back to kings for them to check the leg out just to cover the local hospital.

And it was an opinion on THAT need & some reassurance, which was what I really needed

A few days mulling it over and a lightbulb moment of linking when the pain began to increase to using the crutch constantly....ta dah.

A few days off it and the pain went from an 8 back to a steady 3 again while moving about.

So brighter days since then have lifted my whole mood of late....which is nice.

Take care all.
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I'm so glad you are 'getting there ' (ish).
But I feel the despair of the pain and the limitations that have beset you.
The trials and tribulations of recuperation.
Then, there is the anxiety that it will never get better, regardless of what you do.
The depression of feeling down, as a cherry on top.
you feel awful, double over thinking the pain and your resilient attitude is tested to the core.
Who to turn to?
Can you find someone to help and understand, without you being uncomfortable with asking for that help when it seems impossible? When your usual methods are uncooperative?

So you see, you are not alone with your circumstances.

I encourage talking, being proactive, doing what you can, but not overdoing anything especially the mental acrobatics that get you down and feeling awful.

Facing life is hard, having an obstacle such as you describe, can be harder, but, like me, I have learned that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and those hurdles do get easier and things do improve. It might make quite a bit of time and there are always setbacks, but as in footie speak. It is, what it is!
Bouncebackability, is what it is when you mean that you are determined to improve your next day or circumstances.
Tomorrow is always going to be a better day, even if it isnt.
But the day after has to be.

A lot of this is known to you.
I believe that I could be repeating, a common theme, that you have alluded to my situation.

So be positive.

And keep posting.

My best wishes mate. Keep updating us.
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 6.9

Was awake most of the night. Had to bring the fans and humidifiers out again...

Feel a bit fragile today...

Time for my mid morning snack of frozen fruit....

Creative...not really happy with them...
This was of an old DAB radio (I had it to keep my hearing dog happy when I was out), and put in feather function in Kaleider.

Have your best day...

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stunning monochrome.
 
6.7 yay! twice, different digits, yay!

Playing with #7 & #8 last day of freedom for #7.
School uniform fitting tonight.
Photos should be incoming in the morning.

Mrs L has been taking it easy and accused of hiding away from the noise and carnage of the loving angels abound in the back garden and the footie pitches, playing ever so nicely........
Mrs L still demanded hugs and missed as usual. And saving taraa, as their dad have farewell to leave me with the detritus of the visit.
I'm knackered and ready and able for kitchen duties.

Have a lovely evening.
My best wishes to you lot as always. Take care.
Watch out for that school run!
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 6.9

Was awake most of the night. Had to bring the fans and humidifiers out again...

Feel a bit fragile today...

Time for my mid morning snack of frozen fruit....

Creative...not really happy with them...
This was of an old DAB radio (I had it to keep my hearing dog happy when I was out), and put in feather function in Kaleider.

Have your best day...

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A dramatic Kaleidoscope @gennepher Thank you for sharing.
No further crepuscular activity to report, but there were brief fox sightings on four consecutive mornings just before 8.00 am.

Tuesday's FBG 4.6 mmol/L on waking at 6.00 am.
 
Fbg 6.9

Creative...wasn't happy with the Kaleider ones I did. So photographed a painting of a cottage garden from a book I was looking at of 'idyllic' 1800 paintings. And put through Kaleider. I got some very pretty ones, but I preferred the bolder ones.

You have a good day...the best you can make it...

I have to watch out for the postie this morning, the packet might be too big for the letter box....he never rings the doorbell...and I have a flashing light in each room so I cannot miss the doorbell, but no one ever rings, they quietly knock...which is no use to me...

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The original painting the above was from...
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gennepher said:
Fbg 6.9

Creative...wasn't happy with the Kaleider ones I did. So photographed a painting of a cottage garden from a book I was looking at of 'idyllic' 1800 paintings. And put through Kaleider. I got some very pretty ones, but I preferred the bolder ones.

You have a good day...the best you can make it...

I have to watch out for the postie this morning, the packet might be too big for the letter box....he never rings the doorbell...and I have a flashing light in each room so I cannot miss the doorbell, but no one ever rings, they quietly knock...which is no use to me...

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These work really well and give some very pleasing patterns. I think that I would have a notice on the door about not timidly knocking but to use the bell in order to be “heard”.
 
Good morning everyone on a dull but improving start to the day here in French Froggy France. A flat rated 5.0 this a.m. This internet connection is about as much use as a chocolate fire guard. It’s shopping day today. Mum goes on her red dalek scooter to the supermarket and her care assistant, who comes twice a week, helps with the shopping. Later, my niece is coming up from Bordeaux and will stay stay for a day or so. I can feel the call of my parent’s favourite restaurant calling for tomorrow lunch time. Art bit - just a quick sketch of a fed up tree. Hope your day contains some good bits. I shall make koffy and watch the sun breaking up the gloom.
 

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dunelm said:
These work really well and give some very pleasing patterns. I think that I would have a notice on the door about not timidly knocking but to use the bell in order to be “heard”.
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Thank you very much for the Kaleider compliment.

There is already a notice on the door "Please ring doorbell" There is even an arrow on my notice pointing to exactly where doorbell is. It is black on a white doorframe. I don't think people even have one brain cell nowadays...

You think I ought to expand on it?
Okay...
 
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dunelm said:
Good morning everyone on a dull but improving start to the day here in French Froggy France. A flat rated 5.0 this a.m. This internet connection is about as much use as a chocolate fire guard. It’s shopping day today. Mum goes on her red dalek scooter to the supermarket and her care assistant, who comes twice a week, helps with the shopping. Later, my niece is coming up from Bordeaux and will stay stay for a day or so. I can feel the call of my parent’s favourite restaurant calling for tomorrow lunch time. Art bit - just a quick sketch of a fed up tree. Hope your day contains some good bits. I shall make koffy and watch the sun breaking up the gloom.
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Poor tree, bowing under the weight of life...
Have a great day @dunelm
 
gennepher said:
Thank you very much for the Kaleider compliment.

There is already a notice on the door "Please ring doorbell" There is even an arrow on my notice pointing to exactly where doorbell is. It is black on a white doorframe. I don't think people even have one brain cell nowadays...

You think I ought to expand on it?
Okay...
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I think big letters - DO NOT KNOCK - USE THE BELL.
Mind you, you may need a Heath Robinson type contraption that smacks their hand each time that they try and knock.
 
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