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

[dunelm]

FBS creeping up! From the 5s to the 6s. Highest today at 6.7! I'm trying to make good choices on the cruise ship but no idea what the ingredients are even in a steak au gratin. It is what it is. That said I have been getting readings in the 4s during day. Some consolation.

Last full day tomorrow. Travel back via Rome Sunday then back to normality. Only done 1 other cruise when I thought I was non diabetic! Cocktails galore. Not one cocktail on this one. Not missed them. Not when I think about the sugar within!!! Sticking to prosecco or wine and not excessive. Waste of an all inclusive but hey hoe.

The lack of wifi is driving me mad!

Hope everyone is ok. Looking forward to catching up soon. Lots to read!!!!

DAY 5 - PALMA DE MALLORCA

The island of Mallorca offers towering mountains rising over blue water but its hidden gem is Palma de Mallorca, where you'll find quaint historic streets, Gothic castles and gastronomic delights. See the circular courtyard and Arab inspired arches of Castell de Bellver, and take in the fresh scent of the pine forest that surrounds it. Not my words but taken from my cruise ship leaflet! Why reinvent the wheel.

Another walking the feet off our legs day. I can't wear shorts though as my usual holiday leg heat rash is back with a vengeance. Both legs look like I've been VERY hit and miss with the suncream!!! So long dress it is, which probably makes me stand out even more! That and my baleasha beacon of a nose! I could actually light a room up today.

Anyway it was a 5 minute walk off the ship. From this point you could hop on the hop on hop off bus (very aptly named I feel). They are usually around €25 for 24 hours). Bikes available, €12 a day for normal bikes and €22 for electric (eyes lit up at this point .). We walked straight past (Eric dragged me kicking and screaming!) and along the port side for about 45 minutes. Our destination, the magnificent cathedral which we could see in the distance. It's a very pleasant walk where you could admire the hundreds of boats in the picturesque harbour. And the weather was once again glorious. 90 degrees of sunshine and blue skies.

We met our free walking tour guide, Carlos, at the cathedral. Group split into 2 as so many had turned up. Spanish speaking in one and English the other. Just 3 in ours so a very private affair although we did pick up 2 waifs and strays a few minutes in. Meandering through the narrow streets, stopping here and there to listen some more and take pics.

FACTS

The Cathedral took over 300 years to build and had 10 different builders (for obvious reasons). Earthquake brought part of the faciour down but they rebuilt it. Made it look even more stunning. The intricate detail is jaw dropping. It only got electricity in 1903. Needed quite a few candles to light it up before then!!! Electricity compliments of good old Gaudi who spent about 12 years working on the cathedral. He really is everywhere in Spain. A very busy man (was!).

1 million people on Mallorca. 500k in Palma! Muslim rule before 13th century. Christianity from 13th century to date.

There is a lovely Jewish quarter here. I took a photo of the hebrew writing on the floor for my Jewish friends


The beautiful olive tree in my photo was breathtaking. Firstly how do you get an olive tree to grow so big, I can't get mine out of a plant pot . Secondly how do you get a 600 year old GINORMOUS olive tree and move it from one place to another, replant it well enough for it to flourish. Cos that's what happened 1989.

Horse and carriage rides available if you have a spare €50. Shankses pony for us.

After our walk we made our way back to the olive tree to enjoy a glass of wine and just stare at it!

We spent an hour wandering around the streets, listening to the musicians, looking in shops, admiring the architecture which is just our cuppa. I do love a pretty balcony. Here they are everywhere. Absolutely LOVED Palma.

Then the long walk back. I started to flake in the heat at around 22000 steps! No shade. Reached the boat. Saw the guys with the drinking water. Was it a mirage though??? No thankfully. Water has never tasted so good. Had to be back for 4pm. Got back at 3.30. No rushing. Perfectly timed.

The walking had made us really hungry so a quick bite to eat in the Windjammer (you name it its on offer eaterie) Chicken curry with veg and a bit of pork something or other on the side. Tasty.

Straight to the Sky Bar for the sail away scheduled for 4.45. Back to our room to shower and change for dinner. Dress code = tropical/laid back lounging. Basically anything goes. Long dress only for me!

Amazing dinner once again. Even though I wasn't really hungry as I'd had a large lunch I managed 3 courses! And no sugar ice cream! It really does blow me away this cruising malarkey. You want for nothing. Melbon our waiter brought me cheese over as soon as we sat down as a pre starter starter! He knows how much I love it. I couldn't manage it but Eric helped me out!

We went to hear the latino band. Had a little game of drafts whist there. Not played for so many years we almost thought about dragging one of the children over to give us some instructions . Eric lost NOT!!!

Then to the theatre to watch rock band Our Lady Valentine who were fantastic. Queen, Bon Jovi, Deep Purple and .....Billy Idol!

70s themed music in the Centrum. But so much to choose from to be honest.

Back to our room to plan the next day. The Island of Corsica and formal evening now known as 'wear your best'. This really is the life.

STAIRS CHALLENGE - SUCCESS
STEPS ALMOST 28000!

Pics to follow

Glad to read that you are enjoying your cruise. Only been on one - Fjords - brilliant - we want to do it again - hopefully.

 

[ianpspurs]

Morning folks. So the kindly NHS has sent someone to keep an eye on my bg. I am informed that it is 5.4 @6.15. I was also very kindly woken at 4.30 ( having been awake until 2.00 at least) to have my blood pressure, sats and temperature taken. Have a great day folks (I wish I could record the mixture of snores and flatulence which passes for a dawn chorus in here it is quite something.)

 

[dunelm]

Coffee seems to be quite a big thing in many of our lives here doesn’t it? I’ve become quite obsessed by it.

I have a friend who bought a second hand professional Italian barista that was being replaced in his local koffy shop - all red, silver and brass with fancy crests - he even went on a course after he plumbed it into his kitchen.
Interestingly - he recommends grinding your own beans and experimenting with how coarsely/finely you grind as the taste of the end product changes.
I just use a cafetiere and whatever koffy is on offer as I am a philistine (I don’t drink instant though, or that muck that sits in glass jugs on a hot plate for hours on end - yuk!)

 

[dunelm]

Morning folks. So the kindly NHS has sent someone to keep an eye on my bg. I am informed that it is 5.4 @6.15. I was also very kindly woken at 4.30 ( having been awake until 2.00 at least) to have my blood pressure, sats and temperature taken. Have a great day folks (I wish I could record the mixture of snores and flatulence which passes for a dawn chorus in here it is quite something.)

Glad to read that your op went well and that the kindly NHS folk are keeping you on your toes - wonder which part you are playing in this latest carry on film?

 

[ianpspurs]

Glad to read that your op went well and that the kindly NHS folk are keeping you on your toes - wonder which part you are playing in this latest carry on film?

Hattie Jacques, obs

 

[dunelm]

Good morning from yet another successful and thankful awakening- this time in Birmingham.

The wonder wheel of a three hour journey taking five on a pretty daft day for traveling yesterday splurged out a 5.1 this morning.

The two year old twins (Chaos and Mayhem) and their four year old sister, Little Miss Pamplemousse, had an interesting take on our satnav:
Satnav” “At the roundabout, take the third exit”
Chorus from the back of the car: “OK”
They also learned new word for mum and dad; “route” and “recalculating”.

Daughter in law made some traditional Thai bitter melon soup last night - very tasty - it allegedly helps with blood sugars.

Have a great day if you can, interesting article in the news recently about pet food - vital viewing for fussy eaters:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-49450935

 

[dunelm]

Hattie Jacques, obs

It the body suite very heavy?
How do they stick needles through it?
Used to like that running “identical twins” joke with Eric Sykes in “Sykes” - a seemingly different kettle of fish with her married life.

 

[ianpspurs]

It the body suite very heavy?
How do they stick needles through it?

No body suit needed - I am Hattie after her LC experience. The needles use the cannula all the fashionistas around here love - I have an addidas go faster one.

 

[karen8967]

6.3 for me have a good weekend everyone

 

[dunelm]

6.3 for me have a good weekend everyone View attachment 35332

Nice fasting reading - have a great weekend yourself.

 

[Krystyna23040]

@ianpspurs Oh what a fun time you are having. Sorry - I shouldn't joke about it. Would you like us to get a team together to help you escape.

 

[Krystyna23040]

6.0 this morning - my meter loves variety so threw in 6 after the low 5s it's been churning out over the last few days.

 

[UserABC2021]

5.8 and it's bright and sunny. Woke to confusion as I could hear the bin men and my brain tried to tell me it was Wednesday. Took me a moment to realise that it was because they didn't show up for the recycling. Anyway, I am now ingesting cofee and will feel normal again shortly, enjoy the weekend

 

[PenguinMum]

Morning All. 5.1 today so hello my old friend. The weather breaking down later today so laundry and planting of bargain dahlias to be done this morning. Son back from Dublin (for the NL derby rather than see mum & dad but nice all the same).
@ianpspurs funny account of your night and you will be so glad to be back in your own bed. Puts a different spin on Dawn Phenominum! @karen8967 glad you’re back in the pink. @SaskiaKC what a carry on with lunch! Reminded me of yesterday after I vacuumed all downstairs (cream carpet). Then sat in the garden with a

 

[PenguinMum]

Not sure what happened there...anyway sat in garden with a cup of tea and two felines who proceeded to roll around in the flowerbeds, did a thorough job and of course then retired inside out of the heat. Out comes the hoover again. Its a good job we love them.
Have a great Saturday everyone. Stay well, stay safe.

 

[PenguinMum]

Well I did @jjraak
I was only sucking the chocolate off...I couldn't understand where the middle of the kit kat had gone.

In my defence, however, my kit kat lasted the longest. My friends gobbled theirs in seconds...I think mine lasted 20 minutes..........

Is it just me or have Kit Kats got a lot smaller though they do pack a lot of carbs in...mine disappeared in an instant so no chance to change my mind but oh the guilt..that lasted a lot longer and if I’m honest I didnt like the sweet aftertaste.

 

[HarryBeau]

Morning...another lazy start to my day the news & coffee with the sun shining in the background...motivation needed to get the chores done...woke to a 6.0

 

[gennepher]

Is it just me or have Kit Kats got a lot smaller though they do pack a lot of carbs in...mine disappeared in an instant so no chance to change my mind but oh the guilt..that lasted a lot longer and if I’m honest I didnt like the sweet aftertaste.

Kit Kats have got tinier, like lots of other sweets @PenguinMum
They might taste heaven as you eat them, but the immediate nasty aftertaste leaves you perversely wanting more.

 

[gennepher]

Fbg 7.1

Going back to my animal protein today...well eggs at least. I am addicted to eggs. They set me up for the day if I have them first thing, and improve my mood.

But my body did have a rest from animal protein yesterday, but it made no immediate difference to my blood sugars.

Dull grey clouds again. Quite high winds again. I live by the Irish Sea, so we get a lot of windy days.

More garden work. At least it is not too warm.

Have a good weekend. It is Saturday isn't it? Ah yes my phone tells me it is...

>^..^<

 

[gennepher]

5.8 and it's bright and sunny. Woke to confusion as I could hear the bin men and my brain tried to tell me it was Wednesday. Took me a moment to realise that it was because they didn't show up for the recycling. Anyway, I am now ingesting cofee and will feel normal again shortly, enjoy the weekend

That's is very confusing @HarrisonK when things appear not to happen when they should. It puts the brain in a spin...
Enjoy the weekend.