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

Hi Lamont D. remember a post from @Krystyna23040 some time ago, discussing Active Rest, doing something you enjoy, which relaxes you. Your garden chores might come onto this category.
It is wonderful to read how much things have improved for you recently.
There may still be days that are less than good, but when they are balanced out by better ones the stress is so much more managable.
Best wishes to you and your family
 
18.08
No FBG have run out of test strips.
new batch delivered to daughter who is now in France, but not stopping by to visit on her way to the Loire.
Will probably see her and family briefly on 25th.
Son2 lives near to her and was asked to collect test strips, but that was a while ago and I didn't remind him. He and DIL are arriving here thursday.
All appliances in the kitchen have power.
Now need to learn how to use them.after sorting out the electrics in the kitchen,
MrSlim did move the buffet, and plaster the ceiling, but had a potentially nasty fall when the platform collapsed. It's fairly new, shoddy workmanship seems to be the cause because a couple of structural welds failed. Fortunately he is not badly hurt, but has a huge bruise on his forearm. Being the man he is he just washed the glue out of his hair and fetched a stepladder to finish the job. Then ordered another platform, but this time from France, not China. Lesson learned.
Took the dairy free crumble and some veg to our Dutch friends and admired the progress on their kitchen.
Strange how several of our friends are doing kitchen renovations.
 
Good morning everyone on a wonderfully cool and deliciously quiet start to the day here in the dark and dangerous north.
5.7 this a.m.
We have been away a treat for our wedding anniversary - one of the events that I have an alarm set for as I forget.
Like birthdays and other stuff that Mrs Miggins, miraculously to my thinking can bring forth in her mind at the drop of a hat - or even if a hat is not even involved.
Monday a trip over the wall and up to the land of Lochs.
Tuesday a day in Edinburgh - fringe and stuff - evening Tattoo. - a really hot day and evening - pools of melted Scots laying like blobs of caramel along the Royal Mile and beyond. My feet and ankles swell when the temperature rises - compression socks help.
Wednesday - Kelpies and Stirling. - still really hot - locals hiding behind closed doors, sitting in baths of cold water.
Thursday - Oban - walking along the coast, sea food - a wee bit cooler, a thankful breeze.
Bought a whisky stone; you toss it into the air and if it lands, you have a tot of whisky.
Friday - home
Saturday/Sunday - family gathering, venue, buffet stuff and a cake. Also a weekend of grandchildren for fun and games.
So, today. Marveling in the quiet. Should get some inks out.
Hope your Monday includes you in it in a pleasant way. I shall make a fresh pot of koffy and see if this slight drizzle will be sufficient to keep the plants happy.
 
6.7 at 04.00 today.

One cup of coffee and a shot of insulin later, Libre was sounding a High Glucose alarm. Thinking about some breakfast but am feeling unimaginative right now. Eggs? Maybe - haven't had any for several days. There's some bacon and sausages in the back porch fridge as well, as I remember. Sounds like a plan forming.
 
@Lamont D - yes, I agree with @SlimLizzy that it is wonderful how things have improved for you and that your gardening most probably is a very relaxing thing for you to do.
 
6.8 this morning. I am stunned it is that low as yesterday I threw caution to the wind and ate exactly the same amount of carbs as everyone else. This included two deserts with our dinner (a lemon méringue pie and a strawberry roulade)
some Hotel Chocolate Chocolates, Baileys chocolates, chocolate digestive biscuits etc.

Today, I am back on the straight and narrow and Mr K has been warned not to tempt me with any chocolates or biscuits from now on.
 
Annb said:
Eggs? Maybe - haven't had any for several days. There's some bacon and sausages in the back porch fridge as well, as I remember. Sounds like a plan forming.
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We're having "kebomelette" with the doner meat left from yesterday.

A new addition to the family favourites "homelette" (ham), "chomelette" (cheese) and "ch-homelette" (cheese & ham)

10.9 today, a fair result considering the last two days' stress, overexertion and slightly higher-than-usual carb consumption. Still trying to decide on optimal fasting/ breakfast timing to try and get these FBGs down. I want single figures at least dammit.
 
Krystyna23040 said:
@Lamont D - yes, I agree with @SlimLizzy that it is wonderful how things have improved for you and that your gardening most probably is a very relaxing thing for you to do.
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It keeps me busy according to Mrs L.
What it actually does, is a few things other than that.
It keeps me away from the housework.
It stops me annoying Mrs L.
It helps me think of other garden tasks other than Mrs L.
It is not a chore like housework, shopping, other stressful duties.
I get my vitamins from the sun.
It's healthy.
No stairs.
Fresh air.
It makes me smile and price in my gardens.
They look nice.
I like the comments they induce.
It boosts my ego. (Ignore that one please.)
And it is great to sit and read in my new garden furniture in the sun or share it too hot.
What's not to like?
 
Lamont D said:
It boosts my ego. (Ignore that one please.)
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Shan't. Boosting one's ego, unless at the expense of someone else, counts as self-care in my book.
Lamont D said:
What's not to like?
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Absolutely agree. Anything that provides that many postitives in one go is a massive winner.
 
That sounds absolutely perfect @Lamont D
 
Mrs L is doing well, except that, it is becoming apparent that getting up before early doesn't help with things. However, this is what must happen according to the specialist, unfortunately, it is a recurring thing to have a short nap before lunch.
A couple of walks today, not far, after the physiotherapist came after lunch to appraise the situation she had a couple of very good ideas and there could be more safety equipment on its way.
After what has happened in the last few months and before that. Mrs L doesn't want to move now!
It is unbelievable.
Let's see what happens if we get any offers.
DSN tomorrow. It's not gonna be good news my fasting levels of above 7.5-8mmols, will be noticeable. I believe I could and would be beneficial to go back on the meds.

Fish for tea!

Best wishes.
Been to Oban, many years ago. We had a wonderful day there, and one of those rare days, it was very hot in Scotland. I tried the single malt and Mrs L 's in the local distillery. Before I became teetotal. And a wonderful lunch. Great views of the nearby islands and coast.
Enjoy your little foray across into Jockland. Make sure you have the right documents and had your jabs.
 
Lamont D said:
DSN tomorrow. It's not gonna be good news my fasting levels of above 7.5-8mmols, will be noticeable. I believe I could and would be beneficial to go back on the meds.
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Like antidepressants, you can use them as a temporary tool to help you through a difficult patch.
Lamont D said:
Fish for tea!
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Hurrah!
Lamont D said:
Enjoy your little foray across into Jockland. Make sure you have the right documents and had your jabs.
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And midge spray lol.

We've booked 3 nights each in Dumfries and Aberdeen at the end of the month, with various excursions planned.

Don't need special documents as long as we keep our mouths shut as our surname is Scottish (hubby's forefathers travelled down South with the railways)
 
It has been suggested already to go on duoloxitene, on a very low dose. But that is Wednesday's face to face with GP.
I have been on sertraline, after my breakdown five years ago, but they began, not to do what was written on the tin. And they have still had an effect on my response to situations.
What I meant was, to go back on a gliptin, which helps with my first phase insulin response.
and it worked, until it was not.
 
Sorry if I wasn't clear, @Lamont D

I wasn't suggesting you take an antidepressant, just suggesting that your situation, of taking a diabetes med to get you over a difficult time in your life, was analogous to the practice of taking antidepressants for a short time in order to get over an initially overwhelming level of depression and "out the other side".

Not that there should be a stigma about antidepressant medication, I've taken them on more than on occasion in the past, and two family members are currently taking Sertraline, but I appreciate it can raise hackles and I apologise for any unintended upset caused. My only (poor) excuse is that I am currently mentally exhausted by my own struggles and not able to think everything through to the standard I would like.

TL; DR Sorry and please accept this *hug*
 
apology accepted and apologies for my misunderstanding and I like the hugs.
I can be apprecative of being mentally knackered. It's not nice and really hard to cope with certain circumstances, I do sympathise and empathise for anyone in similar situations.
And we muddle through the best we can.
And the support on this thread, to me, has been to me, so special.
And so many special words of encouragement and support.
And a virtual 'hug ' from me.
Best wishes.
 
Excellent
Now, where to install a hammock?
 
Avon Skin So Soft keeps away the midges although a bee keeper’s outfit could set a new fashion trend
 
5.3 this morning.
Was really surprised that it has come back into the 5s so quickly after my really naughty day.

Last night met up with one of my classes for a drink at the pub across the road from my Norwich venue. It was a lovely evening.

My journey home didn't quite go as planned as the bus drove straight past me as I tried flag it down. Mr K came to the rescue and rushed into Norwich to pick me up.

Although I didn't flag it down the Attleborough bus stopped at my bus stop. The driver was really nice and it was a shame he wasn't going to my village. When I explained what happened he said he was so sorry and prepared to drive off. He then opened the doors again to ask me if I was ok waiting in the dark and deserted street or an hour to my next bus. I explained that my husband was on his way to rescue me so I was ok.
 
dunelm said:
Avon Skin So Soft keeps away the midges although a bee keeper’s outfit could set a new fashion trend
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MIdges are a pest! Strangely, they seem to attack some people and not others. Avon Skin So Soft was (somehow) discovered by soldiers on exercise in Scotland, many years ago and is sworn by by lots of people. Not me, or any of my family. We have a supply of midge nets - just very fine mesh bags really that go over your head. Doesn't help with arms or legs though. They look a bit odd too. Better than the bites though, which both Neil and I react badly to. Arms and legs, for us, have to be kept well covered.

6.5 BG at 03.20 today. Basal insulin and 2 cups of coffee later, it is 5.6.
 
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