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

Good morning all on what appears to be best labelled sub-optimal Wednesday for many thread regulars. One couldn't read the preceding posts - apart from @dunelm's - and honestly say anyone is living their best life (that phrase is ubiquitous, having both a positive and unnecessarily spiteful use). @SlimLizzy that wasn't a rant just outlining the kind of dilemma with which Solomon would struggle but your latest posts suggest you have come to a decision which, fwiw, I would have taken. @alf_Josiah hugs for the clash between radiotherapy and other meds and thanks for your - backhanded? - compliment. @jjraak I think you also may have meant your reply to AJ positively. For my part Imma gonna claim imposter syndrome but can't claim that to be remotely as ludicrously inappropriate as Michelle Obama suffering. As a teacher once said of me, I'm good at taking a small orange and squeezing more from it than anyone thought possible. @JohnEGreen you may have bucked the trend and have had a positive day yesterday despite the old idea of, well I wouldn't start from here. @dunelm I hope #jabgate goes well. no blunt force trauma and after effects. Thank you for sharing the art and story. A first for this song to get an outing on here but this seems entirely apt lyrics - but please remember I'm as mad as several boxes of frogs. Have a good Wednesday but should we ever meet face to face please try to avoid the phrase live your best life and the word Chrimbo, that we may live in comity. My body language wouldn't be able to conceal my feelings even if I could bite my lip. Just saying

Krystyna23040 said:

4.8 this morning. Was really pleased with this reading. I thought - what a good start to the day.

Then fed Poppy. Half way through her breakfast she had an epileptic seizure. It was really scary. Never has had one before. When she recovered She finished her breakfast.

Vet was brilliant. Saw us as soon as the clinic opened. Has taken bloods and will ring us later with the results.
according to the vet - possible causes range from brain tumour, liver or kidney issues, inflammation or the possibility that we will never know what caused it.

We all agreed that, because she is nearly 15, we will not do anything invasive. So no point in doing an MRI.. So fingers crossed that she never has another one.

We have Diazepam to squirt up her bum if she had another episode. This should shorten any episode and calm her down. .

Vet has just rung. Blood tests exceptionally good for a dog of her age. All markers excellent. No inflammation or infection. Liver and kidneys are in tip top condition.

So now it is -:wait and see. It could be a brain tumour - or it could just be caused by old age. No-one knows.

She is happy and not in pain - so hopefully this continues.

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Hope this episode never repeats @Krystyna23040

I remember how frightening that was for my first hearing dog T.

For my second hearing dog Meg, I did get the MRI scan.That is one costly thing to do, but she was already in the veterinary hospital having one to one care during the night to survive, and I was there all day, so I went for that option, to know.

She had cancer of the brain. My insurance was covered for pretty much everything, and I cleared everything with them beforehand, just wait until you actually make that claim. ....

I had loads of literature, and the veterinary hospital said they were very hopeful the treatment would work and she would have a few more years of good quality life, and there was some experimental treatment from America they could do.

No way, it was time Meg came home with me, she had been hospitalised a few weeks. I had done the emergency dash from my vets where they said she was dying. There were no vet ambulances available, even though I was insured for one. They had to disconnect her from the drip, I wasn't qualified to have that for the journey. It was a long journey and I thought she was dead when I arrived. I couldn't carry Meg I was shaking like jelly. The staff rushed out to get her, stabilised her.

I was told it was inadvisable to bring Meg home, she would be dead in a few days. No, she darn well won't I said to myself.

Meg recovered well at home. No outward signs she had cancer in the brain, she was still doing all her hearing dog tasks/jobs, ene though retired by now. I did take her to my vet every couple of weeks just to check she was not suffering in any way. Vet said she was doing brilliantly. No meds were needed. She lived more than a year.

I hope Poppy recovers well xx

Krystyna23040 said:

4.8 this morning. Was really pleased with this reading. I thought - what a good start to the day.

Then fed Poppy. Half way through her breakfast she had an epileptic seizure. It was really scary. Never has had one before. When she recovered She finished her breakfast.

Vet was brilliant. Saw us as soon as the clinic opened. Has taken bloods and will ring us later with the results.
according to the vet - possible causes range from brain tumour, liver or kidney issues, inflammation or the possibility that we will never know what caused it.

We all agreed that, because she is nearly 15, we will not do anything invasive. So no point in doing an MRI.. So fingers crossed that she never has another one.

We have Diazepam to squirt up her bum if she had another episode. This should shorten any episode and calm her down. .

Vet has just rung. Blood tests exceptionally good for a dog of her age. All markers excellent. No inflammation or infection. Liver and kidneys are in tip top condition.

So now it is -:wait and see. It could be a brain tumour - or it could just be caused by old age. No-one knows.

She is happy and not in pain - so hopefully this continues.

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Pleased for her that the old girl is doing OK

gennepher said:

Beautiful art bit @dunelm
Enjoy that coffee...

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Thank you @gennepher - we are having a second koffy to celebrate our double jabs this morning.

ianpspurs said:

Good morning all on what appears to be best labelled sub-optimal Wednesday for many thread regulars. One couldn't read the preceding posts - apart from @dunelm's - and honestly say anyone is living their best life (that phrase is ubiquitous, having both a positive and unnecessarily spiteful use). @SlimLizzy that wasn't a rant just outlining the kind of dilemma with which Solomon would struggle but your latest posts suggest you have come to a decision which, fwiw, I would have taken. @alf_Josiah hugs for the clash between radiotherapy and other meds and thanks for your - backhanded? - compliment. @jjraak I think you also may have meant your reply to AJ positively. For my part Imma gonna claim imposter syndrome but can't claim that to be remotely as ludicrously inappropriate as Michelle Obama suffering. As a teacher once said of me, I'm good at taking a small orange and squeezing more from it than anyone thought possible. @JohnEGreen you may have bucked the trend and have had a positive day yesterday despite the old idea of, well I wouldn't start from here. @dunelm I hope #jabgate goes well. no blunt force trauma and after effects. Thank you for sharing the art and story. A first for this song to get an outing on here but this seems entirely apt lyrics - but please remember I'm as mad as several boxes of frogs. Have a good Wednesday but should we ever meet face to face please try to avoid the phrase live your best life and the word Chrimbo, that we may live in comity. My body language wouldn't be able to conceal my feelings even if I could bite my lip. Just saying

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Beautiful lyrics Ian

ianpspurs said:

Good morning all on what appears to be best labelled sub-optimal Wednesday for many thread regulars. One couldn't read the preceding posts - apart from @dunelm's - and honestly say anyone is living their best life (that phrase is ubiquitous, having both a positive and unnecessarily spiteful use). @SlimLizzy that wasn't a rant just outlining the kind of dilemma with which Solomon would struggle but your latest posts suggest you have come to a decision which, fwiw, I would have taken. @alf_Josiah hugs for the clash between radiotherapy and other meds and thanks for your - backhanded? - compliment. @jjraak I think you also may have meant your reply to AJ positively. For my part Imma gonna claim imposter syndrome but can't claim that to be remotely as ludicrously inappropriate as Michelle Obama suffering. As a teacher once said of me, I'm good at taking a small orange and squeezing more from it than anyone thought possible. @JohnEGreen you may have bucked the trend and have had a positive day yesterday despite the old idea of, well I wouldn't start from here. @dunelm I hope #jabgate goes well. no blunt force trauma and after effects. Thank you for sharing the art and story. A first for this song to get an outing on here but this seems entirely apt lyrics - but please remember I'm as mad as several boxes of frogs. Have a good Wednesday but should we ever meet face to face please try to avoid the phrase live your best life and the word Chrimbo, that we may live in comity. My body language wouldn't be able to conceal my feelings even if I could bite my lip. Just saying

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Thank you @ianpspurs and I, like so many others am not presently living my best life. I had the pleasure of that some time ago and really enjoyed the privilege. But as this is the one that I inhabit now, I do try to make the most of it. After all, there will be a time when the sun rises and I won’t be part of it any more. Chrimbo - nearly as terrible as hubby.

For anyone remotely interested, it is International Stoic week next week. Such things as Cognitive Behavior Therapy came out of the development of stoicism which is rather different that in ancient times when life was a constant danger. So, if you want to participate, this easy online Course may help you be a bit calmer in your life.

ianpspurs said:

As a teacher once said of me, I'm good at taking a small orange and squeezing more from it than anyone thought possible

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What a cracking compliment for a fellow teacher .....bravo .

Must try and remember that one .

9.5 this morning - very late because I didn't get to bed until 02.00 - too engrossed in family history stuff.

Cold here today and quite overcast, but not raining at present. Need some tea to warm myself up. I think Neil has turned the heating down too far.

jjraak said:

Sorry Alf, but glad I asked, I had assumed a drop to be a good thing, but your tone suggested otherwise.

At least you know and they seem to be giving you very good care .

Best wishes from the London Chapter.

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Thank you and yes I get good care and I like the picture.
Once a greaser always a greaser.

dunelm said:

A day of several parts and hope that the laundry dries in the garden for you.

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It did except for one wooly article.

it has been a other manic Monday on a Wednesday.
I have just finished my chores. And taking ten minutes to respond.
washing on the line again. Another incident.
just the gammon to cook for Boxing day tomorrow.

Hopefully DiL, is going to the dump to get rid of some rubbish for us. We shall see.

6.3 this am.

it was good but cool to get out to the game last night. Having to organise a sitter for Mrs L has become a necessity now. And it's as if, I wasn't needed at all despite my anxiety. Mmmm!
The bad news was, we got beat again!

Hope you all have your bestest day.

alf_Josiah said:

Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen.

Blood sugars this morning were 5.0, but with a long and energy sapping day planned my breakfast was designed for a slow release of energy throughout the morning. For the diabetic zealot readers I shall not say what my breakfast was. The difficulty will be trying to pace myself throughout the day.

I had blood tests done yesterday by a very nice young lady, but if I get one of the results today it will mean another drop in my warfarin dosage, such is life.

A question for the koffy pod users amongst us, what are the pros and cons?

@Lamont D you have the patience of a saint and in all probability @ianpspurs could name the saint.

Now I must proof read this posting and then depart to the indoor rain cabinet. Stay safe all.

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Thanks Alf,
As you are probably aware, I ain't no saint!
Not even close.
What I do is for my beloved and myself.
It may seem that it is saintly to do what I do, however, it is for selfish reasons.
I could go through the majority of religious sins, I have broke or bent the rules, laws of the most of them.

I thank you all for your empathising with my situation.
It is what it is.
We all have our burdens, and do what we need to live our lives.
And this sinner will try and do his best.
No one can ask for more except Mrs L of course.

More hugs for @SlimLizzy.
I cannot imagine how tough it is, what is happening.
Hope you get it sorted.

@Krystyna23040 hug for the worry of Poppy having that episode especially after the excellent fbg. @Lamont D good that you managed to get to the match but hug for the result. I watched Cambridge Utd win their second game in 4 days after a 201 day drought on TV last night. @jjraak that phrase about the orange is a great sports coaching tip. Many International sportsmen and women have made careers by sticking to a narrow range of skills or shots and executing them well. I'd cite Kevin Keegan/Gary Lineker and Alistair Cook as good examples. @dunelm thanks for the link to Stoicism I will read some articles. I doubt we are miles apart on many important issues - except the importance of koffy but I can pray for you Just eating a small but perfectly formed Patagonian scallop and tiger prawn gratin - oh woe is me

ianpspurs said:

@Krystyna23040 hug for the worry of Poppy having that episode especially after the excellent fbg. @Lamont D good that you managed to get to the match but hug for the result. I watched Cambridge Utd win their second game in 4 days after a 201 day drought on TV last night. @jjraak that phrase about the orange is a great sports coaching tip. Many International sportsmen and women have made careers by sticking to a narrow range of skills or shots and executing them well. I'd cite Kevin Keegan/Gary Lineker and Alistair Cook as good examples. @dunelm thanks for the link to Stoicism I will read some articles. I doubt we are miles apart on many important issues - except the importance of koffy but I can pray for you Just eating a small but perfectly formed Patagonian scallop and tiger prawn gratin - oh woe is me

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Oh blast - now I have to go to Aldi to do a smidge of shopping.

Lamont D said:

More hugs for @SlimLizzy.
I cannot imagine how tough it is, what is happening.
Hope you get it sorted.

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In the end agreed to a viewing this afternoon. They have just arrived.

gennepher said:

Hope this episode never repeats @Krystyna23040

I remember how frightening that was for my first hearing dog T.

For my second hearing dog Meg, I did get the MRI scan.That is one costly thing to do, but she was already in the veterinary hospital having one to one care during the night to survive, and I was there all day, so I went for that option, to know.

She had cancer of the brain. My insurance was covered for pretty much everything, and I cleared everything with them beforehand, just wait until you actually make that claim. ....

I had loads of literature, and the veterinary hospital said they were very hopeful the treatment would work and she would have a few more years of good quality life, and there was some experimental treatment from America they could do.

No way, it was time Meg came home with me, she had been hospitalised a few weeks. I had done the emergency dash from my vets where they said she was dying. There were no vet ambulances available, even though I was insured for one. They had to disconnect her from the drip, I wasn't qualified to have that for the journey. It was a long journey and I thought she was dead when I arrived. I couldn't carry Meg I was shaking like jelly. The staff rushed out to get her, stabilised her.

I was told it was inadvisable to bring Meg home, she would be dead in a few days. No, she darn well won't I said to myself.

Meg recovered well at home. No outward signs she had cancer in the brain, she was still doing all her hearing dog tasks/jobs, ene though retired by now. I did take her to my vet every couple of weeks just to check she was not suffering in any way. Vet said she was doing brilliantly. No meds were needed. She lived more than a year.

I hope Poppy recovers well xx

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Thank you @gennepher. I do hope that Poppy has the same outcome as Meg as we would love to have her with us for another year.

You did the right thing taking Meg home. We feel the same about Poppy. Because of her age, and because she isn't in pain, we don't want invasive treatment for her.

dunelm said:

Pleased for her that the old girl is doing OK

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Thank you @dunelm. We took her for a little walk and she seemed really ok. Lots of sniffing.

ianpspurs said:

@Krystyna23040 hug for the worry of Poppy having that episode especially after the excellent fbg. @Lamont D good that you managed to get to the match but hug for the result. I watched Cambridge Utd win their second game in 4 days after a 201 day drought on TV last night. @jjraak that phrase about the orange is a great sports coaching tip. Many International sportsmen and women have made careers by sticking to a narrow range of skills or shots and executing them well. I'd cite Kevin Keegan/Gary Lineker and Alistair Cook as good examples. @dunelm thanks for the link to Stoicism I will read some articles. I doubt we are miles apart on many important issues - except the importance of koffy but I can pray for you Just eating a small but perfectly formed Patagonian scallop and tiger prawn gratin - oh woe is me

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Thank you @ianpspurs. Our vet said that if she has any more within 24 hours it is an emergency and to bring her back to the vet - but if she has another one in a few months time we only need to let then know as that isn't so serious.

I am pleased we have the diazepam to shorten the seizure. Although not looking forward to inserting it into her rear end.

Fbg 6.7

This will be my final YouTube video for the moment, maybe forever. YouTube messed me about again last night. It is downloading the video promptly, but it is missing out all the titles, descriptions, hashtags etc that I put in the draft when this is posted. And it is the time redoing it and redoing it, took me over an hour last night before I could get some of the title etc working. It is definitely throttling (is there a better word?) my views. This is a time waster and a great frustration to me. I might try again one day but that will be a long way off as I have enough other things to do at the moment. And so my next video post will just be on Instagram. I'm sorry if some of you cannot get on Instagram but that's just the way it is at the moment.
Badgers and Cat Jade.
40 secs

Creative...another castle in my garden. Dare you enter here ...

I went out this morning as a treat for finishing the court jury summons letter and posting it. Unfortunately my favourite cafe had changed hands, the food was awful, not the best quality, it gave me heartburn, the staff were just young girls, almost just out of school, instead of the older friendlier staff they had before, I could go on. The place with nearly empty which tells a story.

So I did not enjoy my treat and it cost me and in money.

I have been asleep since I got back, I'm still not fully well from last week but my covid tests still say negative. I feel perfectly fine untill I'm doing something...

Anyway. Have your best kind of day, one that only you can have.

Oh in a fit of madness last night I decided it was a good idea to cut my hair, about 12 inches off and it is still down to my shoulders. I devised my own technique of doing this while I am in the shower. I would advise that is not a good idea.

I have been supporting the severe tied up into a bun, grandma look for some years now...
I looked in the mirror and there is this mass of curls (spell check says cows) all over my head.
I cannot tie it up because it is too short on the top now, and in a curly mass...
Is actually looks okay but I have not worn my hair down for a long time now.

Krystyna23040 said:

Thank you @ianpspurs. Our vet said that if she has any more within 24 hours it is an emergency and to bring her back to the vet - but if she has another one in a few months time we only need to let then know as that isn't so serious.

I am pleased we have the diazepam to shorten the seizure. Although not looking forward to inserting it into her rear end.

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Possibly TMI but God bless Poppy who will surely look at you entirely differently after that procedure. There's the old joke about the vet who said put these in the back passage. Two weeks later there was no change and the owner said I put them in the back passage every day. I might just as well have shoved them up her **se. (I'm available for Weddings and Bar Mitzvah's.)