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

lindisfel said:
You have to watch it gennepher they may assume you can't pay and put you on a prepayment meter.
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I always have around £250 credit in my energy bill account which they draw on for paying my bill each month. I always make sure there is an excess amount in. There is no way they can assume I cannot pay. My monthly dd of £45 covers this month's energy usage.

There would be no legal reason why they would do that.

There is a mismatch between the smart meter in my room, and the details on my account online. I have asked for, and got confirmation, that my online details are correct. But, even so, as I said, I have a very healthy pot of money in their coffers for them to draw on for my bills @lindisfel
 
"post brought a package from Amazon of different chocolates for baking with so I had a couple of pieces of that"

Maybe chocolate not the best way to treat a low as the fats contained in it slow down it's absorption carb wise a fair bit hope your levels come up to normal soon.
 
JohnEGreen said:
"post brought a package from Amazon of different chocolates for baking with so I had a couple of pieces of that"

Maybe chocolate not the best way to treat a low as the fats contained in it slow down it's absorption carb wise a fair bit hope your levels come up to normal soon.
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Wouldn't normally eat chocolate but the floors were wet and there was a danger of slipping and falling so I took the less tricky option. My normal go to these days is either fruit pastilles or jelly babies. BG nicely within range now at 6.3. Knowing me it will shoot up to somewhere well above range, but I'll keep an eye on it.
 
lindisfel said:
Had a trip to the Freeman Hospital at Newcastle yesterday and they have put me on the list for a new pacemaker (not just a battery change). The lead is apparently ok.
So it will be in the next six months or so depending if my present if it starts alarming.
This battery will last for life.
Good of my eldest to arrange and come up and take me.
The day started with torrential rain in Cumbria which turned out to be a beautiful day in Newcastle and brilliant coming back via Military Road along Roman Wall. Stopped off at the Sill a special building with cafe and exhibits.
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The new Youth Hostel there looks pretty good
 
gennepher said:
I always have around £250 credit in my energy bill account which they draw on for paying my bill each month. I always make sure there is an excess amount in. There is no way they can assume I cannot pay. My monthly dd of £45 covers this month's energy usage.

There would be no legal reason why they would do that.

There is a mismatch between the smart meter in my room, and the details on my account online. I have asked for, and got confirmation, that my online details are correct. But, even so, as I said, I have a very healthy pot of money in their coffers for them to draw on for my bills @lindisfel
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I mentioned it gennepher because some users have had this done to them unjustifiably.
D.
 
lindisfel said:
I mentioned it gennepher because some users have had this done to them unjustifiably.
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Yes, I've heard about that as well. That's one of the reasons I decided against having a smart meter - people had their status changed without even being told, never mind consulted. Not sure how it works with a smart meter, but apparently it is easy for the company to make the switch. You really have enough hassle in your life without having to challenge a power company.
 
Annb said:
Yes, I've heard about that as well. That's one of the reasons I decided against having a smart meter - people had their status changed without even being told, never mind consulted. Not sure how it works with a smart meter, but apparently it is easy for the company to make the switch. You really have enough hassle in your life without having to challenge a power company.
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We have a smart meter and are on pre pay as that is what we prefer as we don't get large unexpected bills and we pay for our gas and electric as we go and if things go awry there is emergency provision if we ever should need it, we can also set aside savings on the account if we wish.
 
Good morning everyone, it’s that book end day here in the dark and dangerous north. That day that can flip between the end of a week or the start of a long weekend or perhaps sneaking into a bank holiday. Choose wisely as it will effect your own personal financial crisis traveling at the weekend. My doctor has changed my blood pressure tablets regime - reducing my Amlodipine to 5mg a day due to swollen ankles and introducing some Lisinopril at 5mg a day. What fun - blood test in 2 weeks just for kicks and giggles by the feel my bottomist and a follow up consultation in 4 weeks time. The good news is that my little home blood pressure monitor bought in the aisle of mystery and surprises in Aldi several years ago concurs with the fancy GP practice one so keep taking the scores pal. Art bit - decided to add some yellow and red as well as a few plants. Have a smashing day if you can, even preparing tax returns can be fun until HMRC heckles you with a bill for not being funny. Koffy, there must surely be koffy.

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Fbg 6.8

On the nighttime wildlife camera...
Cat Merlin has a hunting stance...
He is on the alert all night.
But what takes Merlin's interest which appears to be midair?
I have no idea.


Creative has begun in ZenBrush3 and finished in Procreate.
Both cats in here.
I should've lightened the river a bit more, but it is what it is!
Time for a cuppa.

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dunelm said:
Good morning everyone, it’s that book end day here in the dark and dangerous north. That day that can flip between the end of a week or the start of a long weekend or perhaps sneaking into a bank holiday. Choose wisely as it will effect your own personal financial crisis traveling at the weekend. My doctor has changed my blood pressure tablets regime - reducing my Amlodipine to 5mg a day due to swollen ankles and introducing some Lisinopril at 5mg a day. What fun - blood test in 2 weeks just for kicks and giggles by the feel my bottomist and a follow up consultation in 4 weeks time. The good news is that my little home blood pressure monitor bought in the aisle of mystery and surprises in Aldi several years ago concurs with the fancy GP practice one so keep taking the scores pal. Art bit - decided to add some yellow and red as well as a few plants. Have a smashing day if you can, even preparing tax returns can be fun until HMRC heckles you with a bill for not being funny. Koffy, there must surely be koffy.

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I absolutely love this whole thing @dunelm
And the addition of colour.

Yes coffee...
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 6.8

On the nighttime wildlife camera...
Cat Merlin has a hunting stance...
He is on the alert all night.
But what takes Merlin's interest which appears to be midair?
I have no idea.


Creative has begun in ZenBrush3 and finished in Procreate.
Both cats in here.
I should've lightened the river a bit more, but it is what it is!
Time for a cuppa.

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I do like the colours and the little details. Top cat looks like moon cat.
 
dunelm said:
Good morning everyone, it’s that book end day here in the dark and dangerous north. That day that can flip between the end of a week or the start of a long weekend or perhaps sneaking into a bank holiday. Choose wisely as it will effect your own personal financial crisis traveling at the weekend. My doctor has changed my blood pressure tablets regime - reducing my Amlodipine to 5mg a day due to swollen ankles and introducing some Lisinopril at 5mg a day. What fun - blood test in 2 weeks just for kicks and giggles by the feel my bottomist and a follow up consultation in 4 weeks time. The good news is that my little home blood pressure monitor bought in the aisle of mystery and surprises in Aldi several years ago concurs with the fancy GP practice one so keep taking the scores pal. Art bit - decided to add some yellow and red as well as a few plants. Have a smashing day if you can, even preparing tax returns can be fun until HMRC heckles you with a bill for not being funny. Koffy, there must surely be koffy.

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Amazing results!
 
dunelm said:
Good morning everyone, it’s that book end day here in the dark and dangerous north. That day that can flip between the end of a week or the start of a long weekend or perhaps sneaking into a bank holiday. Choose wisely as it will effect your own personal financial crisis traveling at the weekend. My doctor has changed my blood pressure tablets regime - reducing my Amlodipine to 5mg a day due to swollen ankles and introducing some Lisinopril at 5mg a day. What fun - blood test in 2 weeks just for kicks and giggles by the feel my bottomist and a follow up consultation in 4 weeks time. The good news is that my little home blood pressure monitor bought in the aisle of mystery and surprises in Aldi several years ago concurs with the fancy GP practice one so keep taking the scores pal. Art bit - decided to add some yellow and red as well as a few plants. Have a smashing day if you can, even preparing tax returns can be fun until HMRC heckles you with a bill for not being funny. Koffy, there must surely be koffy.

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Nice the monitor agrees with docs, (I think )
Mine at home is a little down on the surgeries one (white coat syndrome ?)

Current meds ok, but trying to eliminate that morning lethargy.

Had changed the Metformin type recently too, so trying to differentiate if it's one med or the other,
Or just a general malaise that's struck me since flu-gate steamrolled into town recently ?

Odd you mention tax.

Got into a right kerfuffle over mine.

Had a little moment of panic, when I realised I couldn't explain away the £27m I found stashed at back of the sofa ...

Thankfully I read in the press it's not entirely necessary, if you do it in a careless & controlled manner, which was a weight off my mind, I can tell you .

Oh, and been called in to attend a police lineup to eliminate me as a suspect in the Hancock 'assault' ....:rolleyes:

Expect it to take a good while I'm told ....
40 odd million others being interviewed over it.

bet there's not one option for a low carb snack while we wait.
 
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gennepher said:
Fbg 6.8

On the nighttime wildlife camera...
Cat Merlin has a hunting stance...
He is on the alert all night.
But what takes Merlin's interest which appears to be midair?
I have no idea.


Creative has begun in ZenBrush3 and finished in Procreate.
Both cats in here.
I should've lightened the river a bit more, but it is what it is!
Time for a cuppa.

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I wonder if merlin is a neighbours cat & has a home ?

While I know cats can be nocturnal, he must be sleeping peaceful & safe, somewhere ?
 
Morning team D

Early morning riser, nice & alert...super.

Bloods circa 7 mostly today's 6.3 so that's nice .

First time back at gym since recent illness.

A low key session & an interesting nutrition debate with my (shared) personal trainer/rehab coach at my 12 week assessment.

Plenty that we agreed on & a lot we didn't..
But ended up at "different folks, different strokes" type of agreement in the end.

A nice little recap of where I was versus where I am,
lifted a little bit of the gloomy reality hanging over me of late.

13 months in and not fully recovered, and in a more pessimistic/realistic moments, probably unlikely too .

But....I am whole.

Which at the time was NOT a given ..
So for that I am truly grateful.

A day of tinkering if the expected lack of rain is to believed.

Enjoy your days, all.
 
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