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

[Annb]

My blood glucose is the same and I also wondered the same with coffee. I'll have to get used to having my coffee with breakfast and I did eat too much over the weekend. Goal for this week is to eat less sugar than last week which should be an easy win in theory. This thread helps.
It's a constant learning process as I don't think that I knew that I should stay away from caffeine as a diabetic.

The caffeine isn't an issue with diabetes, for most people but it is an issue for bladder, and therefore kidney, problems. I'm still experimenting but it seems that, for me, the decaffeinating process causes spikes in BG, somehow.

 

[Annb]

Good morning all. My fbs this morning was 9.8 the same as yesterday. My biopsy results arrived this morning from the Dermatology skin cancer clinic . They were both carried out on 12th March. One showed features of clear cell acanthoma which was benign. The treatment is surgical removal but it was removed by the biopsy so no further treatment needed . The other showed inflammation and something I can't pronounce but can be treated by my GP. So no features of malignancy. I have also been discharged from the Urology clinic following my kidney stone episode so that is 2 less "ologies" to deal with. Just waiting next for the appointment to repeat my upper abdominal scan re my gall stones/ polyp. My diverticulitis has also settled for now following 2 lots of antibiotics. So gradually ticking boxes and hoping that no more conditions arise! My sympathies and best wishes to all who are struggling with health issues. The sun is still shining so enjoy your day as best you can.

So glad that things are looking up for you and there is no malignancy involved. You still have plenty to deal with, of course, but it is hopeful that all those boxes will be ticked off in time.

I have had various benign spots and lumps on my face, some of which have been removed, others are no trouble. There are others on my face which are malignant, but doctors think they aren't dangerous and can be left. Only one out of all of them was dangerous and it was removed quite easily, being on the end of my nose, so quite accessible (left me looking like the wicked witch of the north, but you can't have everything). These all appear to have been caused by exposure to the sun a couple of times in my life.

The urology nurse can't offer me any help but suggest I ask the GP (if I ever get to see/talk to him) to refer me to a urologist.

No gall bladder left to cause me any issues. It was removed years ago, and I have a huge scar to prove it because it was left too long without diagnosis, so don't let your doctor slack on that one.

My SIL had diverticulitis and she was in agony with it, so I do hope that it stays settled for you.

 

[Annb]

A miraculous 9.5 this morning.
But feel like i'm falling apart a bit.
Recent life has been fraught with a series of battles. Managed to fight off a nasty virus while caring for sick dependants and my other half was travelling. Took me out for 2 weeks.
Am now fighting a selection of recent infections and plantar facia inflammation with a side of pancreatitis. probably caused by body using up all its reserves in the first battle.
Am off the the podiatrist for a repeat round of toenail alteration tomorrow which Im really really not impressed about. I should have listened to my inner voice the first time when he wouldn't /couldn't do it the way I knew it needed. Trying different person this time.

After I fought the virus off I was so desperate for exercise I went for my first 'walk' (of the leg stretching variety vs round the supermarket with trolley assist) in 18 months. It was glorious, sunny, saw a rainbow, and a favourite type of bird, - a specific type of heron.
Managed to hurt plantar fascia and thats also when the toenail (on other foot) threw a wobbly. Tried to treat it at home, but then got pancreatitis from the suddenly worsening infection, so had to phone medical centre and beg for an appointment. Fortunately I am a frequent flier and pancreatitis got me an emergency appointment later in the day. And the pharmacy managed to fill it late in the day for me too which is another miracle.
Nurse had trouble getting a line for my IV medication later in the week. 7th try. Said I might need to get a port, but I don't think anyone will approve it.

Managed to get a cancellation at the optometrist as the cyst next to my eye/eyelid/on edge of eyesocket has suddenly doubled in size as well and I can't wear swimming goggles now. goodness knows even which specialist deals with that.
And have an appointment later this week with the endocrinologist to gather info for the insulin pump application.

Blood sugar ( and food) has been all over the place. Actually nearly had some lows when first had virus which is totally weird.
Have been needing lots of naps, and after first short daily outing in the morning, come back home to bed to wait for painkillers to kick in.

Had to take dependant person out for haircut at 4pm today. Got home so tired that I couldn't speak and had to go straight to lie down, then had unflavoured plain fried tofu (leftovers) for dinner which on one hand seemed grim, but hit the spot. Then an emergency nap (3rd of the day) at 7pm. I forgot how much antibiotics wipe me out - even more than normal that is.

Apologies for the rant.
On a positive note, apart from the short walks, I now am able to wear laced shoes again. First time in 18 months as well. It takes a while to put them on, with huffing and puffing, and weird angles pulling the socks up(and I need to see if there is such a thing as a shoe horn still).
But I can do it! Also didn't get pancreatitis with the virus - which is the first time in about 11 years. Usually get it with colds and everything.

Just pondering if I could use a plastic ruler instead of a shoehorn, and trying not to think about podiatrist tomorrow.

You most definitely can still get shoehorns. In fact you can get extra long ones to avoid having to bend too far. I have 2 of them, provided by my local community care people, but you can get them online. This one, with a lot of others, is available on Amazon:

 

[Annb]

BG 7.9 at 05.20 today. Shortly afterwards the Libre alarm told me it was 8.4. No idea what it is now, after insulin, breakfast and pills. No more alarms may mean it has climbed even higher, or has fallen below the alarm level (8.0).

It was dim with clouds all over first thing today, but is now bright and sunny, not much breeze either, so probably comfortable outside. Haven't been out though - been busy doing some "homework" for a Zoom meeting this afternoon.

 

[Krystyna23040]

You could also try switching to flight mode.

Actually I have decided not to accept the adverts and continue switching off the internet on my kindle. Of course you are right - with my phone I do need to switch to flight mode to get the same results.

 

[dunelm]

A question if you don't mind @dunelm
my eating window varies depending on how I and my stomach feel like on any given day. It can vary from a 6 to 12 hour window...but, if it is a 12 hour window, then that last meal, if you can call it a meal is miso soup and onion. I have that more in hot hot weather to make sure my fluid intake is up. But is it technically a meal in your opinion?

Love the moody mixed media art bit...

Thanks for the art comment @gennepher. We have quite a lot of soup as last meal of the day - some more robust than others be we do like Thai/Korean/Japanese soups as they are a lot lighter. I invariably put a dollop of kimchi in the bottom of my bowl and pour my soup over it as Mrs Miggins is not keen on kimchi.
So yes, I call it a meal and with a slice sourdough taken out of the freezer, toasted and then drizzled in olive or sesame oil - a feast!

 

[dunelm]

My blood glucose is the same and I also wondered the same with coffee. I'll have to get used to having my coffee with breakfast and I did eat too much over the weekend. Goal for this week is to eat less sugar than last week which should be an easy win in theory. This thread helps.
It's a constant learning process as I don't think that I knew that I should stay away from caffeine as a diabetic.

I have not found caffeine an issue although I only have tea twice a day , a cafetière of koffy in the morning and perhaps another koffy if out for lunch - and only green tea with fresh ginger and lemon in after lunch. I follow the practice of Chinese people with green tea and just keep refilling the pot with hot water as the day progresses. That gives progressively weaker tea as the day moves on (and less caffeine from the tea leaves).

 

[dunelm]

A miraculous 9.5 this morning.
But feel like i'm falling apart a bit.
Recent life has been fraught with a series of battles. Managed to fight off a nasty virus while caring for sick dependants and my other half was travelling. Took me out for 2 weeks.
Am now fighting a selection of recent infections and plantar facia inflammation with a side of pancreatitis. probably caused by body using up all its reserves in the first battle.
Am off the the podiatrist for a repeat round of toenail alteration tomorrow which Im really really not impressed about. I should have listened to my inner voice the first time when he wouldn't /couldn't do it the way I knew it needed. Trying different person this time.

After I fought the virus off I was so desperate for exercise I went for my first 'walk' (of the leg stretching variety vs round the supermarket with trolley assist) in 18 months. It was glorious, sunny, saw a rainbow, and a favourite type of bird, - a specific type of heron.
Managed to hurt plantar fascia and thats also when the toenail (on other foot) threw a wobbly. Tried to treat it at home, but then got pancreatitis from the suddenly worsening infection, so had to phone medical centre and beg for an appointment. Fortunately I am a frequent flier and pancreatitis got me an emergency appointment later in the day. And the pharmacy managed to fill it late in the day for me too which is another miracle.
Nurse had trouble getting a line for my IV medication later in the week. 7th try. Said I might need to get a port, but I don't think anyone will approve it.

Managed to get a cancellation at the optometrist as the cyst next to my eye/eyelid/on edge of eyesocket has suddenly doubled in size as well and I can't wear swimming goggles now. goodness knows even which specialist deals with that.
And have an appointment later this week with the endocrinologist to gather info for the insulin pump application.

Blood sugar ( and food) has been all over the place. Actually nearly had some lows when first had virus which is totally weird.
Have been needing lots of naps, and after first short daily outing in the morning, come back home to bed to wait for painkillers to kick in.

Had to take dependant person out for haircut at 4pm today. Got home so tired that I couldn't speak and had to go straight to lie down, then had unflavoured plain fried tofu (leftovers) for dinner which on one hand seemed grim, but hit the spot. Then an emergency nap (3rd of the day) at 7pm. I forgot how much antibiotics wipe me out - even more than normal that is.

Apologies for the rant.
On a positive note, apart from the short walks, I now am able to wear laced shoes again. First time in 18 months as well. It takes a while to put them on, with huffing and puffing, and weird angles pulling the socks up(and I need to see if there is such a thing as a shoe horn still).
But I can do it! Also didn't get pancreatitis with the virus - which is the first time in about 11 years. Usually get it with colds and everything.

Just pondering if I could use a plastic ruler instead of a shoehorn, and trying not to think about podiatrist tomorrow.

I have a shoe horn, got it from a Hotter shoe shop - loads on line and can also be found in IKEA of all places. Some of my shoes and trainers I have replaced the laces with elastic ones - a lot easier to put on with the shoe horn and still comfortable. I do like my Sketches Step Ins mind.

 

[dunelm]

Good afternoon everyone - a bit late - a busy day.
A 5.5 on the Scales of Osiris this morning and then the day just sort of galloped along.
Art bit - not on your nelly - turning it over and starting again - hey ho!
Hope your day is moving splendidly forward. Most go, I have a five year old wanting to demonstrate forward and backward rolls and how to do a crab!

 

[Krystyna23040]

6.5 this morning. Have just enjoyed a much longer break between classes as.my usual 1:1 is at the Chelsea Flower Show. Have relaxed, read and drank coffee across the road from my venue.

 

[gennepher]

Thanks for the art comment @gennepher. We have quite a lot of soup as last meal of the day - some more robust than others be we do like Thai/Korean/Japanese soups as they are a lot lighter. I invariably put a dollop of kimchi in the bottom of my bowl and pour my soup over it as Mrs Miggins is not keen on kimchi.
So yes, I call it a meal and with a slice sourdough taken out of the freezer, toasted and then drizzled in olive or sesame oil - a feast!

Thank you @dunelm for that information. I appreciate it....

 

[gennepher]

Fbg 6.4

I did a whole series of these long while ago and this was the first one I tried I think... so my creative for today is this one. I would like to do some more and I know I have already prepared the backgrounds.

I need to find where the others were. I think they are in a box in the potting shed..

Too hot again today. That attic space in this bungalow is not losing any heat at all and the heat keeps building and building.... the stray cats are still not coming into the bungalow and neither is Midnight.

I was tired after yesterday, so I've been resting most of the day today....

And now I need to look up and feed the cats, whoever is about....

Catch you tomorrow...

 

[dogslife]

So glad that things are looking up for you and there is no malignancy involved. You still have plenty to deal with, of course, but it is hopeful that all those boxes will be ticked off in time.

I have had various benign spots and lumps on my face, some of which have been removed, others are no trouble. There are others on my face which are malignant, but doctors think they aren't dangerous and can be left. Only one out of all of them was dangerous and it was removed quite easily, being on the end of my nose, so quite accessible (left me looking like the wicked witch of the north, but you can't have everything). These all appear to have been caused by exposure to the sun a couple of times in my life.

The urology nurse can't offer me any help but suggest I ask the GP (if I ever get to see/talk to him) to refer me to a urologist.

No gall bladder left to cause me any issues. It was removed years ago, and I have a huge scar to prove it because it was left too long without diagnosis, so don't let your doctor slack on that one.

My SIL had diverticulitis and she was in agony with it, so I do hope that it stays settled for you.

Thank you@Annb. Sounds like you have had more than your share of health issues! Let's hope there are no other challenges ahead. I have been in pain with one issue after another since the beginning of the year accompanied by a great deal of stress so am grateful that things are gradually improving and that I have been able to get out and about more. I wish you well.