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

Lamont D said:
I remember seeing a light in the sky, I had a sense of wow! Or what the .....!
then someone who had already experienced this phenomenon. Informed is that it was ball lightening!

I don't dispute, that some things cannot be explained.
And I would definitely reveal that even some of the the residents here are on earth are alien .

But, the bottom line is, if there are, we are not benefiting from their visitations!
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I just hope they are vegans! :)
 
SlimLizzy said:
Fbg 5.8
Big moan. Sorry.
Today is the first of August. Practically immobilized with stress, anxiety, guilt and depression.
These are supposed to be happy events. Things I should be joyfully anticipating.
On the 10th my brother and his wife are bringing my two granddaughters and staying with us for two nights.
So far so good.
But:
On the 17th I am taking the girls home. 5am start. 2 hour drive to ferry. Ferry to UK, 2- 3 hour drive to girls home.
18th my daughter is expecting to have her fourth child, while I look after her three children.
20th drive to visit mother 2 hour drive. Two nights?
Meanwhile in France :
20th our 3 sons arrive for a weeks visit. While I am obliged to remain in UK.
22nd return to daughters. one night
23rd drive to ferry and overnight return to France.
24th 2 hour drive from ferry to home where I will finally get to see my sons who will depart on the 27th.

Not at all happy with this schedule, but it is impossible to change any part of it..because fixed points are 10th, 18th and 20th and 27th for other people.

Driving for any distance has always been a problem for me. Anything much over an hour becomes difficult. Stress about the driving esp in LH drive car on what now is the wrong side of the road for me has me almost entirely immobilised. Unable to think straight or decide what needs doing next. House is a mess, garden worse - so much rain causing many mould problems and huge amount of weeds.

Am praying daughter has baby early. Tomorrow would be good.
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Tricky schedule. Ignore the house and garden - far less to stress about and nobody will mind or care. Hugs for the stress, I don’t know what you do about it but do breath.
 
SlimLizzy said:
Fbg 5.8
Big moan. Sorry.
Today is the first of August. Practically immobilized with stress, anxiety, guilt and depression.
These are supposed to be happy events. Things I should be joyfully anticipating.
On the 10th my brother and his wife are bringing my two granddaughters and staying with us for two nights.
So far so good.
But:
On the 17th I am taking the girls home. 5am start. 2 hour drive to ferry. Ferry to UK, 2- 3 hour drive to girls home.
18th my daughter is expecting to have her fourth child, while I look after her three children.
20th drive to visit mother 2 hour drive. Two nights?
Meanwhile in France :
20th our 3 sons arrive for a weeks visit. While I am obliged to remain in UK.
22nd return to daughters. one night
23rd drive to ferry and overnight return to France.
24th 2 hour drive from ferry to home where I will finally get to see my sons who will depart on the 27th.

Not at all happy with this schedule, but it is impossible to change any part of it..because fixed points are 10th, 18th and 20th and 27th for other people.

Driving for any distance has always been a problem for me. Anything much over an hour becomes difficult. Stress about the driving esp in LH drive car on what now is the wrong side of the road for me has me almost entirely immobilised. Unable to think straight or decide what needs doing next. House is a mess, garden worse - so much rain causing many mould problems and huge amount of weeds.

Am praying daughter has baby early. Tomorrow would be good.
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Add to the stressors terrible weather forecast and unreliable oven.
 
Annb said:
It did work, although not as crunchy as I used to make it. A little bit dry but holding together. I'll cut the bars in half to make squares - a whole 2"+ by 1"+ bar would be too much to eat in one go. Wish I could eat oats and dates though - quite enjoyed the taste and, as luck would have it, my BG was dropping too low, so the little chunk I tried would have stopped the drop, I hope.

Maybe equal quantities of dates to oats would work better.
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I tried it @Annb

I used small coffee cups to measure.
1 small cup oats
1/2 small cup melted butter
1/2 small cup powdered dates (I bought powdered dates awhile ago, they were not cheap, as I only envisaged using a teaspoon at a time.)
Pinch ginger and pinch of salt.

Then microwave, medium setting. About a minute, then checking every few seconds. And tasting to see when done. Suddenly they were done, and when cooled, not crumbly at all. I did it on a glass dish lid in the microwave. Flattened it to 1/4 inch high (it rose a bit). And it made about a 7 inch square. I did take my blood sugars before I started, because I knew I would be nibbling for taste. And I ate two of the final 1/2 inch squares (only 1/4 inch deep). It tasted delicious all the way through, even the uncooked mix! It held together well when cooked and with being cooked in the microwave was chewy in texture.
I declare Tuesday Flapjack Tuesday. There are another 8 half inch squares. So two just on a Tuesday and they will last me a month.... I don't want to mess up my weight loss...

Blood sugars rose .8 by one hour, an hour later they had almost gone down.It is a bit late in the day to eat this treat, I had my last/final meal at midday. It would have been better to eat it between breakfast and lunch.

Thanks @Annb

I have some ideas for things to add...
 
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gennepher said:
I tried it @Annb

I used small coffee cups to measure.
1 small cup oats
1/2 small cup melted butter
1/2 small cup powdered dates (I bought powdered dates awhile ago, they were not cheap, as I only envisaged using a teaspoon at a time.)
Pinch ginger and pinch of salt.

Then microwave, medium setting. About a minute, then checking every few seconds. And tasting to see when done. Suddenly they were done, and when cooled, not crumbly at all. I did it on a glass dish lid in the microwave. Flattened it to 1/4 inch high (it rose a bit). And it made about a 7 inch square. I did take my blood sugars before I started, because I knew I would be nibbling for taste. And I ate two of the final 1/2 inch squares (only 1/4 inch deep). It tasted delicious all the way through, even the uncooked mix! It held together well when cooked and with being cooked in the microwave was chewy in texture.
I declare Tuesday Flapjack Tuesday. There are another 8 half inch squares. So two just on a Tuesday and they will last me a month.... I don't want to mess up my weight loss...

Blood sugars rose .8 by one hour, an hour later they had almost gone down.It is a bit late in the day to eat this treat, I had my last/final meal at midday. It would have been better to eat it between breakfast and lunch.

Thanks @Annb

I have some ideas for things to add...
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That's brilliant Gennepher. I'll have a go at it that way. For those who have no problem with carbs, it is a healthy snack, so worth following up.

Mine went down very well this afternoon. Sadly the T2 lady who eats bananas and oats didn't come today. I'm told that tumours have been discovered on both of her kidneys and on her pancreas. She's not feeling up to going out and about at the moment. Apparently, doctors are looking at surgery but not chemo or radiotherapy. I don't know enough about the subject to understand the pros and cons. Poor soul already has a problem with her heart (frequent tachycardia which takes her to the hospital for a night or so) and she is T2 diabetic and almost as overweight as me. I hope she can come back to our small group, even if it's just for someone to talk to.

Turns out that the people who did come were a range of ages: 3 children with their parents, 2 children with their mother, the granny of all of the children and 2 teenage boys who came along with them. It didn't turn out to be the gathering I had expected but it went well with the children putting in their opinions about different beliefs and all (other than the 2 very young ones) having a go at reading some pretty complicated stuff. Then they dug into the food on offer and demolished pretty well all of it. Very satisfying. When she came to collect them, the 2 boys told their mother that I am a much better baker than she is! Ouch. Maybe they need to learn some lessons in tact.
 
I should keep moaning!
Now that I've declared Autumn in Lamontia.
Then the clouds diminish, yes, actually blue sky! The winds abate! The temperature rises!
I spent more than one hour in the garden and even sat in the sun with my salad, my e-book, my cuppa!
A beautiful afternoon!

No doubt the rain will be back!
Moan!
Moan!
Moan!
Moan!
 
gennepher said:
I tried it @Annb

I used small coffee cups to measure.
1 small cup oats
1/2 small cup melted butter
1/2 small cup powdered dates (I bought powdered dates awhile ago, they were not cheap, as I only envisaged using a teaspoon at a time.)
Pinch ginger and pinch of salt.

Then microwave, medium setting. About a minute, then checking every few seconds. And tasting to see when done. Suddenly they were done, and when cooled, not crumbly at all. I did it on a glass dish lid in the microwave. Flattened it to 1/4 inch high (it rose a bit). And it made about a 7 inch square. I did take my blood sugars before I started, because I knew I would be nibbling for taste. And I ate two of the final 1/2 inch squares (only 1/4 inch deep). It tasted delicious all the way through, even the uncooked mix! It held together well when cooked and with being cooked in the microwave was chewy in texture.
I declare Tuesday Flapjack Tuesday. There are another 8 half inch squares. So two just on a Tuesday and they will last me a month.... I don't want to mess up my weight loss...

Blood sugars rose .8 by one hour, an hour later they had almost gone down.It is a bit late in the day to eat this treat, I had my last/final meal at midday. It would have been better to eat it between breakfast and lunch.

Thanks @Annb

I have some ideas for things to add...
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Can I ask - where did you get hold of powdered dates? I've looked online and only come up with date sugar. I can get date syrup in the supermarket here, but I'd be interested to try the date powder.
 
Yesterday my fbg was 6.5 I think, today it was 6.9.

On Sunday we all went out for a meal as a family doesn't happen that often really enjoyed it but with one small problem we had to park in the lower car park and then walk up steps to the entrance then wait 15 minutes for table to be ready and the table was up stairs to the rear to much walking for me.

Doctors appointment yesterday a locum but very thorough unfortunately he feels nothing to be done about pains in back hip and leg just have to grin and bare it as he cannot prescribe me strong pain killers. He was however concerned about the numbness in my right foot and the fact it was extremely cold to the touch so has booked me for a test to check blood flow and for an ultrasound scan at the hospital. When he looked at my notes on his screen he said John your on more medications than God not knowing how many meds God may be on I could not argue.

Booked in for A1c blood test tomorrow see how that goes.

Keiran has replaced the kitchen sink and is now nagging me to replace the oven.

And he has got somebody coming to measure up for new flooring in the kitchen and pantry.

All go here.
 
Annb said:
Can I ask - where did you get hold of powdered dates? I've looked online and only come up with date sugar. I can get date syrup in the supermarket here, but I'd be interested to try the date powder.
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Date sugar is date powder @Annb

Is date powder considered sugar?


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By definition, date sugar is not even sugar; it is simply ground dried dates. But it is similar in texture to artificial white or brown sugar obtained from sugarcane or plant sap.2 Feb 2023
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https://ratinkhosh.com › date-suga...

Date sugar vs Sugar : Which One Wins? - Ratinkhosh​




There was only this one from Amazon, and delivered by Amazon when I looked a few weeks ago.
I got the 500gram size to try.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09NM7W67Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&th=1
Hope this helps.
 
Annb said:
Can I ask - where did you get hold of powdered dates? I've looked online and only come up with date sugar. I can get date syrup in the supermarket here, but I'd be interested to try the date powder.
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Not wishing to but in but did find this.

www.healthysupplies.co.uk

Organic Date Powder 500g (Sussex Wholefoods)

Organic Date Powder 500g (Sussex Wholefoods)
www.healthysupplies.co.uk www.healthysupplies.co.uk
 
gennepher said:
Date sugar is date powder @Annb

Is date powder considered sugar?


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By definition, date sugar is not even sugar; it is simply ground dried dates. But it is similar in texture to artificial white or brown sugar obtained from sugarcane or plant sap.2 Feb 2023
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https://ratinkhosh.com › date-suga...

Date sugar vs Sugar : Which One Wins? - Ratinkhosh​




There was only this one from Amazon, and delivered by Amazon when I looked a few weeks ago.
I got the 500gram size to try.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09NM7W67Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&th=1
Hope this helps.
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I was beginning to wonder if that was the case. Thanks for that information. I've ordered some from Amazon to arrive in a couple of days. I shan't be using it for me - too many carbs, but Neil has found that he can use date syrup without reacting so, perhaps date sugar can be added to his diet so that he can sweeten baked goods. Worth a try.
 
Lamont D said:
I should keep moaning!
Now that I've declared Autumn in Lamontia.
Then the clouds diminish, yes, actually blue sky! The winds abate! The temperature rises!
I spent more than one hour in the garden and even sat in the sun with my salad, my e-book, my cuppa!
A beautiful afternoon!

No doubt the rain will be back!
Moan!
Moan!
Moan!
Moan!
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Same here Lamont, Marjorie and Helen sat out on the front garden seats after 1500.
 
Good morning everyone from a wetter start than the inside of an otter’s pocket here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.1 on the micrometer of fools at 0530 when I eventually gave in, got up and had a mug of tea. Not bad after the Thai meal that we had last night to mark the final evening with our friend from LA before he trots off this morning. Always a bit of a chew-on tip toeing through a restaurant menu but I ended up having two starters, fish and then soup - seemed to work. “No rice for me please, I’m awkward”. If you ask what they recomend for a vegan they usually say “a taxi?”. Mrs Miggins out to lunch with her Aunts today so I will be left unsupervised in blissful silence, apart from the whisperings of the inner chimp. Those Carthusians must have been raving mad having to talk silently to themselves. I like the architecture. Oh, and some of the art is nice although sometimes a bit weird - Dante was a tad exentric. Art bit today - a couple of buffalo being chivied on. Have a smashing day if you can. @JohnEGreen - I take two tramadol and two paracetamol for my whining and complaining back and left hip. Left hip does not co-operate even then despite some fruity scolding. Best have koffy.

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02.08
7.40am FBG 5.8
@Annb @gennepher @dunelm
Thank you all for the supportive messages. Apparently a good moan and Some sympathy has helped immensely, am feeling a lot better this morning. A sunny morning after another deluge in the night. It is also possible that there have been crossed wires or misinformation as at least one of my sons was not aware I wouldn't be here when they arrived...
Optimistically, or perhaps foolishly last night extended invitation for coffee on thursday to some other english ladies who live nearby. However I was under the mistaken impression that it was monday yesterday. So now need to do panic cleaning before visitors tomorrow. And I promised cake...

The house is a renovation project, now almost complete, but since my brother has not been here for over a year they will both be keen to see the improvements. So it needs to be at least clean and tidy. Same for the garden. Would like it to be tidy. As for the driving I do use all the tactics suggested, but thank you all for thinking of me and making suggestions.
Now cleaning!!!
 
SlimLizzy said:
02.08
7.40am FBG 5.8
@Annb @gennepher @dunelm
Thank you all for the supportive messages. Apparently a good moan and Some sympathy has helped immensely, am feeling a lot better this morning. A sunny morning after another deluge in the night. It is also possible that there have been crossed wires or misinformation as at least one of my sons was not aware I wouldn't be here when they arrived...
Optimistically, or perhaps foolishly last night extended invitation for coffee on thursday to some other english ladies who live nearby. However I was under the mistaken impression that it was monday yesterday. So now need to do panic cleaning before visitors tomorrow. And I promised cake...

The house is a renovation project, now almost complete, but since my brother has not been here for over a year they will both be keen to see the improvements. So it needs to be at least clean and tidy. Same for the garden. Would like it to be tidy. As for the driving I do use all the tactics suggested, but thank you all for thinking of me and making suggestions.
Now cleaning!!!
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Good to read that you are on the up today - have a good one.
 
dunelm said:
Good morning everyone from a wetter start than the inside of an otter’s pocket here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.1 on the micrometer of fools at 0530 when I eventually gave in, got up and had a mug of tea. Not bad after the Thai meal that we had last night to mark the final evening with our friend from LA before he trots off this morning. Always a bit of a chew-on tip toeing through a restaurant menu but I ended up having two starters, fish and then soup - seemed to work. “No rice for me please, I’m awkward”. If you ask what they recomend for a vegan they usually say “a taxi?”. Mrs Miggins out to lunch with her Aunts today so I will be left unsupervised in blissful silence, apart from the whisperings of the inner chimp. Those Carthusians must have been raving mad having to talk silently to themselves. I like the architecture. Oh, and some of the art is nice although sometimes a bit weird - Dante was a tad exentric. Art bit today - a couple of buffalo being chivied on. Have a smashing day if you can. @JohnEGreen - I take two tramadol and two paracetamol for my whining and complaining back and left hip. Left hip does not co-operate even then despite some fruity scolding. Best have koffy.

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First Yak to second Yak, "I don't know why he brings us up here to be milked he knows I get vertigo!"
 
Good Morening Ladies and Gentleman and those who studied literature subjects at school and college and better not correct my spalling miSteaks or grammatical errors. Live with it like me, me’s and myself does.

Blood sugars this morning were a pain induced, therefore stress induced 7.8 and 7.6 I was expecting this and it’s my own fault, ah joys of still thinking I’m still in my prime and over doing things….Idiot.

It’s plinky plonky lesson day, covid test day and run the gauntlet of the religious fanatics in the centre of Reading day. I wonder if their deity will let the forecasted rain fall on them. We shall see. The covid test was -ve, for the literate and not technical -ve means negative.

We all have our own problems and find way of coping for good or bad, one of mine is barking at the post man, such a nice fella he’s now started carrying dog biscuits for me.

The indoor rain cabinet is calling along with breakfast and medication.
Stay safe all, avoid Reading town centre.
 
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