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

Annb said:
Love the laboscope image. Looks like a very attractive plate.

I tend to rub my eyes as well first thing - actually can't get them open without. Do you have a sleeping mask? As Ian suggested, gloves might help to remind you but you would need to make sure they didn't leave fluff behind if you did rub your eyes with them. Anything that would be a barrier would make sure you couldn't touch your eyes until you remember not to.
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It is a very nice scarf actually, but I don't wear it because it irritates my neck so I use it for throwing over things to keep them hidden.

Yes because my eyes are so dry because of sjogrens, I need to rub my eyes in the morning to open them. So that is on my list of questions now for the nurse after theatre or whoever gives me information. She wouldn't know it was as bad as it was. She probably think. Oh you can. Just whatever you can do.

Actually I do have a sleep mask. I. When I go to the bathroom in the night I just lift it up to my forehead and I put it down when I go to back to bed again, But last night I completely forgot to put it down again after I'd visited the bathroom.

I actually have some good news. Not over the accommodation yet. But couple of hours ago I got a text from the hospital to say my operation would be at a later time than they had initially suggested and it was with a Chinese doctor. The previous cataract operation was with boss man, the man who was very rude to me and kept shouting at me at my last but one visit, and just treating me as though I was stupid. And I did put a concern complaint over him. .. And so I was a bit terrified of being operated on by bossman. Took me ages going through all the hoops again and with Dr doctor... and all the security...But I got there and I now have operation confirmed...

So now I'm very happy with this new choice of cataract surgeon.

It is just up to son now to sort this accommodation.

Happy Skippy dance from me...

Edit.. if there are any strange mistakes on here blame spell check it changed it as I pressed post...
 
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@Annb hug for feeling shaky and the obvious impact of whatever ailment is at the root of that. @JohnEGreen a very wise choice to eschew the sunbathing today. You both sound ideal candidates for the 2022 word of the year (which may well be the apotheosis of an oxymoron for LC Keto devotees) I think we originally called that a duvet/sofa/cheat day or just being a student. Peace be with you both
 
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Annb said:
BG was 9.3 at 03.20. Something to do with the way I've been feeling recently - no other reason I can think of. Still very shaky and moving around pushes my heart rate up ridiculously so makes me feel rather "off".
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Sometimes when I feel shaky and my heart rate is weird I need an electrolyte drink. The one I chose unfortunately had quite high levels of sugar, so not ideal, but might be worth a try.
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 8.2

Son got involved with the booking that they refused for me to transfer. I got request denied.
Son Phoned, and he said all sorted, mum, you will get an email with the new dates.

When the email came through, it was a reconfirmation of the old dates which I do not need now because of the cancellation...

He's going to try again today.

I have been very good since getting the original date. I do rub my eyes, because of my dry eyes with sjogrens syndrome to try and get the sleep out, eyedrops was never enough. But this morning because of all this latest stuff with the hotel and the change of operation date I just went in for an eye rub as I woke up, to get all the dry eye stuff out of my eyes.
I am annoyed myself that I relapsed this morning. It is not so important today, but it will be after the op.

Does anyone have any ideas on how I can stop rubbing my eyes, any strategies or anything?
I have my eyedrops right beside my bed and I've been training myself to reach for them as I wake up. But I was so so tired this morning I didn't do that.. I need to get this sorted before the eye op.

Ideas please. Thank you..

Creative is a kaleidoscope in laboscope app. It is a scarf in a pile of scarves..

Have best kind of day

Take care

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What a smasher of a kaleidoscope. No idea about eye rubbing. I use viscotears which seem to work better than some alternatives. Only thing I can think of is to sleep wearing mittens. Hope the hotel dates get sorted.
 
ianpspurs said:
Morning all. @Madfarmerswife enjoy the well deserved weekend break. @Krystyna23040 the leisurely start sounds wonderful. @gennepher hug for the booking issue and concern over eye rubbing - I have no ideas except some kind of glove which may act as a reminder? Thank you for the bright and cheerful scarf kaleidoscope. @dunelm thank you for sharing the art again. The Jacques Brel song was very pleasant on the ears but the lyrics and exegesis went to some dark places as well. Enjoy the breakfast, market and especially time with TGIB. We are off to see a granddaughter in a ballet show then probably to buy some meat for tomorrow before I settle down for a weekend of sport. I almost certainly won't stay up to watch the Superbowl but I would like the Eagles to win. Enjoy all or at least some of your day.
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Thank you @ianpspurs. Always an acquired taste Jacques Brel but I quite like this version in English. Granddaughter at a ballet show - you have to be there.
 
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ianpspurs said:
@Annb hug for feeling shaky and the obvious impact of whatever ailment is at the root of that. @JohnEGreen a very wise choice to eschew the sunbathing today. You both sound ideal candidates for the 2022 word of the year (which may well be the apotheosis of an oxymoron for LC Keto devotees) I think we originally called that a duvet/sofa/cheat day or just being a student. Peace be with you both
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Am I goblin-like? Not sure I want to be. Enforced lazy days aren't what I enjoy but have to put up with.:meh:
 
I have locked up for the night and got into bed. But I've got a feeling I've locked Midnight out. I try to keep him in.
But something last night I am assuming, perhaps the badge has opened up some of my bin bags of just general rubbish. There's one Thursday when we didn't get the bin men over the Christmas period, and so I put the stuff that that wouldn't be interested in in three bin bags and barricaded them against the wall with a metal fireguard.
I just found two of them had been opened, and the contents scattered. I have just used the last bit of energy, I did not have left for the day to sort that out.

I thought I saw Midnight come in, but obviously I did not...

I need a long nap, finish my cuppa tea and just sleep a bit... then I willgo and look for that errant cat.

Night night...I might be awake in a few hours
 
8.3 again this morning. Up in the 12's most of yesterday, so I suppose not too bad. I wouldn't mind if I had eaten anything much, but I didn't. It's whatever this thing is that's wrong with me, I guess. Most of the pain of that has subsided again, but still the odd heart fluttery bit going on. Must try to get a result from tests tomorrow when the Health Centre opens.

Feeling very cold but I checked and Neil hadn't turned the heating down, which I had suspected. Just me, I guess. Extra layers needed.
 
Good morning everyone on a deliciously quiet start to the day here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.7 this a.m. Yesterday chugged along; veterans breakfast club, bought three sourdough boules - now sliced, individually packed and into the freezer, 36 slices. Kimchi bought of course and then a pleasant walk, arriving home like triumphant hunter gatherers.
Art bit - gloomy woods.
The Girl In The Bubble just waking up so I must off for breakfast duties which will of course include koffy for myself.
 

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6.4 this morning.
Just relaxing with a coffee - Bonnie is back in her crate asleep.

Today will be a relaxing day. Bonnie is starting her puppy classes at our local vet on Tuesday evening. Mr K is taking her as I am teaching, but I will be able to attend the class in half term.

We are going to write down things we need advice on so we don't forget to ask the dog trainer.
 
dunelm said:
Good morning everyone on a deliciously quiet start to the day here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.7 this a.m. Yesterday chugged along; veterans breakfast club, bought three sourdough boules - now sliced, individually packed and into the freezer, 36 slices. Kimchi bought of course and then a pleasant walk, arriving home like triumphant hunter gatherers.
Art bit - gloomy woods.
The Girl In The Bubble just waking up so I must off for breakfast duties which will of course include koffy for myself.
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Gloomy woods is what it looks like here...
Enjoy that coffee @dunelm
 
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