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

[dunelm]

After a good sleep (drug induced no doubt) I'm feeling better today, albeit a bit sluggish and very cold. Today I will have some food, starting with scrambled eggs. BG is unmetionably high, so I shan't (mention it) but will take some insulin to try to bring it down.

Loving the art @gennepher and @dunelm. Wish I was gifted but, I'm afraid the best that can be said about my artwork is "mediocre". Same for my musical skills - I can sing, but I can't play any instrument or read music. Same for my technology skills. All I can do is cook and bake. Not a very useful skill when I can't eat the products I produce.

I say that you give lots of people so much pleasure with your cooking and baking - what a gift.

 

[dunelm]

Walked up the rough lane behind the house and did the nearly 0.5 mile up hill to the other road I was somewhat tired by the time I got back to our cottage.
Dryest it's been for sometime and the lack of rain continues but everywhere is an intense green and the hawthorn blossom on the large bushes looks amazing.
The high CO2 levels at over 400ppm are certainly making plants grow.

The furthest I have walked (two thirds of a mile) for ages, I feel I am improving gradually.
D.

Loving all the Hawthorne blossom here in Wales also. This taken from the back door of where we are staying. Good effort today - steady away, no need to rush.

 

[dunelm]

Yes, I've been just recently diagnosed. I'm still in a bit of a disbelief because other than family history of type 2, I don't have other risk factors.
I'm testing before and after meals as well and while these numbers don't look good at all, the fasting numbers are ... shocking to me. I just want to stop testing in the morning because there isn't anything I can do. And seeing the number makes me stressed all day long.

There are things you can do but you do need to experiment to find what works for you. Perhaps trying to give your body something to do while you sleep might work - or not. Half a biscuit for carbs - test in the morning. Maybe a bit of protein - same thing. I find that if my readings are high in the morning, I eat a bit of cheese. If my reading is OK then I don’t usually eat until gone 11am.

 

[ianpspurs]

All I can do is cook and bake.

You cook and bake with love and share your God given gift freely, joyfully from what I've read. Replace All with What - to be accurate. There is one body, but it has many parts. But all its many parts make up one body. Whatever gift one has is useless if one doesn't share for the greater good. Parable of the talents.

 

[SlimLizzy]

Yes, I've been just recently diagnosed. I'm still in a bit of a disbelief because other than family history of type 2, I don't have other risk factors.
I'm testing before and after meals as well and while these numbers don't look good at all, the fasting numbers are ... shocking to me. I just want to stop testing in the morning because there isn't anything I can do. And seeing the number makes me stressed all day long.

Don't get fixated on FBG. Read up on Dawn Phenomenon. Then work on your diet. As you discover what works for you and the numbers come down, eventually the FBG number will also drop. After all if you have high numbers after dinner then it's going to take a while for them to come down overnight. Don't forget your body is used to operating with carbs as it's major source of energy. It takes a while to adapt to using protein and fat instead. It's a process not a race, so results will not be immediate, keep on experimenting with your diet. Can you tell us what sort of meals you are eating?
My FBG was about 8 when I was diagnosed and like you no obvious risk factors except T2 mother.

 

[tiredgirl91]

Don't get fixated on FBG. Read up on Dawn Phenomenon. Then work on your diet. As you discover what works for you and the numbers come down, eventually the FBG number will also drop. After all if you have high numbers after dinner then it's going to take a while for them to come down overnight. Don't forget your body is used to operating with carbs as it's major source of energy. It takes a while to adapt to using protein and fat instead. It's a process not a race, so results will not be immediate, keep on experimenting with your diet. Can you tell us what sort of meals you are eating?
My FBG was about 8 when I was diagnosed and like you no obvious risk factors except T2 mother.

The thing is, I'm severely underweight and I'm not really sure what to do in this situation. I need to eat enough obviously and lowering carbs just makes me lose more weight. I can't afford that at the moment.
As for my meals, I eat "balanced" meals. When I eat carbs, I always make sure to pair them with enough protein and fat, and of course, fiber from mostly raw vegetables. I don't eat fruit or desserts whatsoever because I don't have a sweet tooth.
And I do get high readings even after my "balanced" meals.

 

[alf_Josiah]

The thing is, I'm severely underweight and I'm not really sure what to do in this situation. I need to eat enough obviously and lowering carbs just makes me lose more weight. I can't afford that at the moment.
As for my meals, I eat "balanced" meals. When I eat carbs, I always make sure to pair them with enough protein and fat, and of course, fiber from mostly raw vegetables. I don't eat fruit or desserts whatsoever because I don't have a sweet tooth.
And I do get high readings even after my "balanced" meals.

Welcome to our neglected area of this huge and useful area of this site, perhaps the only useful thing me, me’s and myself can addd is eat to your meter.

 

[gennepher]

Fbg 7.2
I am hoping this comes down tomorrow.
I am highly stressed this morning.
Hopefully I won't be by tonight.

Nighttime wildlife cameras
Badger & Foxes & Cat (Midnight) - Cat warns that Fox

Creative is a digital painting one of my tree broccolis that flowered. I had not intended that because it is no use to me now. I have not been able to devote as much time recently as I needed to my vegetable container garden. But I can collect the seeds from it. I assume they will still be heirloom seeds?

Yesterday in the garden there were a few alarm calls from the parent sparrows. The baby birds all hid in time. There are more magpies flying over than there are aeroplanes, and I live right by an airport, and also the John Lennon airport is 8 miles away.

One surprising thing yesterday. Cat Midnight does not make a miaow but a sharp A noise. Yesterday he added another noise after that. I had to look at him twice. By the time he repeated the whole sequence 3 times, I had to accept his cat sounds now includes the alarm call of the sparrows...

That cat has spent too much time asleep by the baby birds...


Have to move.
Have your best kind of day.

 

[dunelm]

Fbg 7.2
I am hoping this comes down tomorrow.
I am highly stressed this morning.
Hopefully I won't be by tonight.

Nighttime wildlife cameras
Badger & Foxes & Cat (Midnight) - Cat warns that Fox

Creative is a digital painting one of my tree broccolis that flowered. I had not intended that because it is no use to me now. I have not been able to devote as much time recently as I needed to my vegetable container garden. But I can collect the seeds from it. I assume they will still be heirloom seeds?

Yesterday in the garden there were a few alarm calls from the parent sparrows. The baby birds all hid in time. There are more magpies flying over than there are aeroplanes, and I live right by an airport, and also the John Lennon airport is 8 miles away.

One surprising thing yesterday. Cat Midnight does not make a miaow but a sharp A noise. Yesterday he added another noise after that. I had to look at him twice. By the time he repeated the whole sequence 3 times, I had to accept his cat sounds now includes the alarm call of the sparrows...

That cat has spent too much time asleep by the baby birds...


Have to move.
Have your best kind of day.


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This is a smashing creative of a wonderful display of flowers. What will you do with your new sparrow-cat alarm system?

 

[ianpspurs]

Morning all from L.A. where it is already a glorious, sunny, no socks Friday. Salmon was had yesterday as today I, along with 21 others, will travel to Wales. The subtext here is for MIL to enjoy what will most likely be one last visit to see the people and places dear to her because of the association with her husband. This is the kind of thing I would praise to the hilt in others but the rational part of me sees it as barking mad given how frail and easily tired she is now. Hopefully as God reveals to me how much MIL and JKP feel blessed by these memories things will make proper sense to me. It does seem as though the weather will be good. In the past that has not really been the case and doesn't help my memories of the area. I would appreciate your prayers for me to properly "get what is going on" so much that the itinerary and backdrop don't matter or I appreciate/enjoy those too. @gennepher thank you for the beautiful creative. Is today the important day that has caused stress this week? Y'all have a great day now, ya hear.

 

[dunelm]

Good morning everyone on another splendid start to the day here on The Gower. Yesterday was busses, benches and automobiles. A splendid drive over to Worms Head and Rhossili bay yesterday. A decent wander round even if there was a lot of sitting on benches for rests. Afternoon was a bit better and managed a nice long walk along the sea front although we did catch the bus back. Another bus trip this morning to a place called Clyne Gardens just this side of Swansea. Tapas bar tonight and as I have now tripped into middle age (70), I will be having some beer. Art bit, onwards and upwards. Hope your day is kind to you, I simply must go and make lofty.

 

[ianpspurs]

Good morning everyone on another splendid start to the day here on The Gower. Yesterday was busses, benches and automobiles. A splendid drive over to Worms Head and Rhossili bay yesterday. A decent wander round even if there was a lot of sitting on benches for rests. Afternoon was a bit better and managed a nice long walk along the sea front although we did catch the bus back. Another bus trip this morning to a place called Clyne Gardens just this side of Swansea. Tapas bar tonight and as I have now tripped into middle age (70), I will be having some beer. Art bit, onwards and upwards. Hope your day is kind to you, I simply must go and make lofty.


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Thank you for sharing your gift of art. Yesterday sounds as though a lesson had been learned making the sights, sounds and smells the more enjoyable. Is happy birthday in order? Enjoy the Tapas and the beer - Welsh San Miguel? cwrw/gwrw/chwrw not a vowel in sight.

 

[gennepher]

This is a smashing creative of a wonderful display of flowers. What will you do with your new sparrow-cat alarm system?

Thank you @dunelm

I haven't a clue what to do with that cat, he is not normal....

 

[gennepher]

Morning all from L.A. where it is already a glorious, sunny, no socks Friday. Salmon was had yesterday as today I, along with 21 others, will travel to Wales. The subtext here is for MIL to enjoy what will most likely be one last visit to see the people and places dear to her because of the association with her husband. This is the kind of thing I would praise to the hilt in others but the rational part of me sees it as barking mad given how frail and easily tired she is now. Hopefully as God reveals to me how much MIL and JKP feel blessed by these memories things will make proper sense to me. It does seem as though the weather will be good. In the past that has not really been the case and doesn't help my memories of the area. I would appreciate your prayers for me to properly "get what is going on" so much that the itinerary and backdrop don't matter. @gennepher thank you for the beautiful creative. Is today the important day that has caused stress this week? Y'all have a great day now, ya hear.

MIL does what she needs to do. She knows this might be the last time she is capable of doing this. I believe you said awhile ago it was the Llŷn Peninsula? I used to live in Trefor for a bit as a teenager. If my memory serves me well, you do need a good pair of legs, so I suggest you plan well for MIL for car parks and easy access for her. I am sure JKP has it under control, but keep an eye on the pair of them that they don't over reach themselves @ianpspurs

Thank you for the compliment.
Yes today is the important day that is causing me stress this week.

 

[gennepher]

Good morning everyone on another splendid start to the day here on The Gower. Yesterday was busses, benches and automobiles. A splendid drive over to Worms Head and Rhossili bay yesterday. A decent wander round even if there was a lot of sitting on benches for rests. Afternoon was a bit better and managed a nice long walk along the sea front although we did catch the bus back. Another bus trip this morning to a place called Clyne Gardens just this side of Swansea. Tapas bar tonight and as I have now tripped into middle age (70), I will be having some beer. Art bit, onwards and upwards. Hope your day is kind to you, I simply must go and make lofty.


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Sounds wonderful where you are walking @dunelm
And the Art bit is getting to be a substantial building that has stood the test of time...

 

[Annb]

Morning all from L.A. where it is already a glorious, sunny, no socks Friday. Salmon was had yesterday as today I, along with 21 others, will travel to Wales. The subtext here is for MIL to enjoy what will most likely be one last visit to see the people and places dear to her because of the association with her husband. This is the kind of thing I would praise to the hilt in others but the rational part of me sees it as barking mad given how frail and easily tired she is now. Hopefully as God reveals to me how much MIL and JKP feel blessed by these memories things will make proper sense to me. It does seem as though the weather will be good. In the past that has not really been the case and doesn't help my memories of the area. I would appreciate your prayers for me to properly "get what is going on" so much that the itinerary and backdrop don't matter. @gennepher thank you for the beautiful creative. Is today the important day that has caused stress this week? Y'all have a great day now, ya hear.

Hug for your concerns over this trip, Ian. Prayers, as always but more specifically for your feelings about MIL and JKP and your understanding of their feelings and concerns. Sometimes, however tired it makes us, we just have to do some things to satisfy a deep felt need. It may seem strange to others, but to the individual involved, it makes perfect sense. I'm sure that, with you there to care for them, all will be well, or at least will be as it is meant to be.

 

[ianpspurs]

MIL does what she needs to do. She knows this might be the last time she is capable of doing this. I believe you said awhile ago it was the Llŷn Peninsula? I used to live in Trefor for a bit as a teenager. If my memory serves me well, you do need a good pair of legs, so I suggest you plan well for MIL for car parks and easy access for her. I am sure JKP has it under control, but keep an eye on the pair of them that they don't over reach themselves @ianpspurs

Thank you for the compliment.
Yes today is the important day that is causing me stress this week.

Hope today goes as you would wish. Yes, it is the Llŷn Peninsula with Nefyn the particular focus - Duffy anyone? MIL and JKP have very good local knowledge, we are taking a wheelchair and 3 6 foot 4 sons built like brick outhouses. I will keep an eye on them but what I see as common sense is anathema to those two. MIL is up and dressed a good 2-3 hrs earlier today

 

[Annb]

Good morning everyone on another splendid start to the day here on The Gower. Yesterday was busses, benches and automobiles. A splendid drive over to Worms Head and Rhossili bay yesterday. A decent wander round even if there was a lot of sitting on benches for rests. Afternoon was a bit better and managed a nice long walk along the sea front although we did catch the bus back. Another bus trip this morning to a place called Clyne Gardens just this side of Swansea. Tapas bar tonight and as I have now tripped into middle age (70), I will be having some beer. Art bit, onwards and upwards. Hope your day is kind to you, I simply must go and make lofty.


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I'm really liking this one. I've only been to Wales 3 times and none of my visits impressed me much - possibly I was in the wrong places at the wrong times - all 3 times, weather was appalling. And I was always in a rush. Not the best of conditions for judging an area. Your visit there is sounding wonderful. Have a great time and come back refreshed.

 

[ianpspurs]

I'm really liking this one. I've only been to Wales 3 times and none of my visits impressed me much - possibly I was in the wrong places at the wrong times - all 3 times, weather was appalling. And I was always in a rush. Not the best of conditions for judging an area. Your visit there is sounding wonderful. Have a great time and come back refreshed.

Interesting about the weather affecting feelings about a place. I liked Scotland even though it was wet and cool. Aviemore appealed to me - not just for the aspirational butcher we found. Whisky tours may also have been a factor but the people seemed more friendly to tourists than the Welsh. St Andrews was gorgeous and a secret nuclear bunker was intriguing. Thanks for the prayers and post.

 

[lindisfel]

I'm really liking this one. I've only been to Wales 3 times and none of my visits impressed me much - possibly I was in the wrong places at the wrong times - all 3 times, weather was appalling. And I was always in a rush. Not the best of conditions for judging an area. Your visit there is sounding wonderful. Have a great time and come back refreshed.

Hi Ian,
It is good to visit ones spiritual roots and there won't be many times all the family will be up for it and m.i.l. be well enough to go.

The peninsular is a 'thin place' and as one parks at the end and over looks the sound to Bardsey below, one feels the presence of place and it being long time attraction and area of pilgrimage.

I hope you all find true shalom.
D.