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

[dunelm]

Cheers @dunelm
& you too @lindisfel .

Still dip in to keep an eye on you all.

All good here.
Mind a little more settled, thank you.

As it's a drug we all know, wondered if this study got mentioned in earlier posts ?

Might be one to note if anyone suffers a covid infection.

Sky News: https://news.sky.com/story/diabetes...of-getting-long-covid-study-suggests-12898775

Good to know all round, cheers.

 

[Lamont D]

Something wrong happening here!

Anywho! Glad to @jjraak popping in!

I won't join in the usual stuff as I'm late on parade. I might get away with it, if I'm quick!
6.9 pre physio, and he put me through it again and I'm aching down me back, into my hips and hamstrings! Mmmmm bacon! And my arms are still sore from the jabs! Defo got a cold! And a headache!

So got back from hospital used bus instead of walking, lazy so and so! But it was due, and it was nearly full! Good news for the peninsula as the buses, trains, ferries are coming back into the metro area control. Overdue in my opinion.
Didn't have long to wait until the plasterer arrived, he has given us a date for repairs, and have asked for the roofers to do their bit first, still not been back!
No infection for Mrs L, confirmed by surgery.
Helped next door in back garden, with his DIY for an hour or so.
Rain has stayed away, tho it was forecast, but the cloud cover is deep, wind has increased this afternoon. Hopefully warmer for number 8's birthday and footie tomorrow! But you never know????
A bit of shopping done and ordered, chores nearly done, egg and bacon. Well writing it down, I've just gotta 'ave it!
I'm knackered, sore, tired, flocked! Lots of birdlife, think the jet stream has them confused??? There were something like two hundred many types relaxing away first thing! And on one of the bigger pitches, it was defo, gull united v pigeon city!

Had another weird dream last night, and having remembered this vivid Technicolor story dream. I have come to the conclusion that, it was a sort of telling off, that I must be stronger and resilient in my anxiety issues, facing my fears, let them worry about me!
I want help with preparation for the future and the anxiety is due mainly to get to know how I can cope with Mrs L, not be frustrated, angry, rubbish at looking after her! I'm not a carer, tho has landed in my lap. I want to help her, I want to understand the methods. Understand what is best for her and myself!
Enough, lovely artwork as always, have I said that I'm jealous, the best painting I have done lately is the new handrails on the stairs! It's not easy when your digits can't grip properly!

All the best wishes to you all as always.

TGIF!
Have a lovely weekend.

 

[jjraak]

Had another weird dream last night, and having remembered this vivid Technicolor story dream. I have come to the conclusion that, it was a sort of telling off, that I must be stronger and resilient in my anxiety issues, facing my fears, let them worry about me!
I want help with preparation for the future and the anxiety is due mainly to get to know how I can cope with Mrs L, not be frustrated, angry, rubbish at looking after her! I'm not a carer, tho has landed in my lap. I want to help her, I want to understand the methods. Understand what is best for her and myself!

Feel for your pain.

But i know when tested we rise.
When pushed we learn
& when required we do.

Nothing beats the love of one person for another but their death.

And we aren't on the other side yet.

God bless

Viva la loco.

 

[lindisfel]

John Campbell is talking to Aseem Malhotra who is in California at the moment at a conference.

It's good getting a different perspective from a brilliant guy. Just Google John Campbell plus Aseem Malhotra.
D

 

[lindisfel]

F.B.G. 5.6 at 0655. Nothing since 1800 yesterday which is as per usual. Home made mince beef burger from local butchers mince beef , veg mainly broccoli, carrots, peppers and very small baked potato plus strawberries and full fat yoghurt. Marjorie uses kale but I call it sheep food and I eat spinach as well, if its dry when bought

Sea Bass night before as main protein.
A very simple diet. No eating between meals.

Extra virgin Olive Oil used most meals, I have cut out butter since my heart attack.
D.

 

[Krystyna23040]

5.9 this morning. Have got a 45 minute break today. Not because of good planning but because one of my lunchtime 1:1s has got covid.

Just relaxing in the conservatory a little bit longer then off to Norwich classes.

 

[ianpspurs]

Morning all. @jjraak wonderful to see you here and to read such a thoughtful and caring post. @lindisfel a very sensible way of eating. My grandfather actually called it cattle kale. We do eat it drizzled with EVO and roast. It crisps up nicely if one buys the whole leaf and removes the stalks first - grated Parmesan adds a touch of faux luxury. I imagine a sprinkle of paprika would be good. JKP and the boys like the strong taste when steamed. We will be blessed to have #3 son and partner plus The Little Guy © and his petite Big Sister - thanks be to God. They may invite their cousins from round the corner but those two have a hectic schedule Saturdays - gym, ballet, swimming, cricket, trips out. I have all that and sport to watch at some stage: Spurs, CWC and RWC. Y'all have a good day

 

[Krystyna23040]

Morning all from a very sunny and pleasantly mild L.A. - no socks October is here baby Happy birthday Archie. @Annb have you suddenly become @alf_Josiah? Very worrying


@dunelm not just creative with the art today - thanks for both. @gennepher wonderfully observed photo, thank you. @Krystyna23040 back in Joan Hickson's reign as Miss Marple no one had broadband. Probably why there were proportionally so many murders. We found our proper food processor yesterday so JKP made keto bagels and cinnamon doughnuts. Both worked well - appearance and texture spot on which is almost unique for keto recipes - but the recipe for doughnuts needs a drastic reduction of sweetener. Bagels with onion powder are a thing of beauty. Y'all have a good day now however many layers of nonsense are needed.

That's an interesting observation about the link between no one having broadband and murders in Miss Marples time. If the CEO of Openreach disappeared Miss Marple would need to look no further than our village to find the culprit.

Your keto bagels and cinnamon doughnuts sound really good.

 

[gennepher]

Fbg 6.5

Wildlife nighttime cameras
#ukwildlife
Pa Badger & Son sniffing the swing...
1min 15secs

Creative is an acrylic painting on coarse canvas paper, and finished off in Procreate this morning....

Time for a nap.
And a coffee...

Have a good day.

 

[dunelm]

Good morning everyone from a quiet start to thre day here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.2 this am. Mrs Miggins made it over the border yesterday, ladened with jars of Scotch Mist and a copy of the poem ‘Halloween’ by Mr Burns. Ostrich steaks last night, purchased in Aldi; high in this, low in that. Interesting but they don’t fly. Art bit, another starter for ten. Hope your day is a good one. Best finish my koffy and get on with the day.

 

[alf_Josiah]

Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, ok I know it’s not,but getting out of my bed as late as Me, me’s and myself did it feels like afternoon.
Blood sugars were 5.6
Here in Tilehurst Towers dreadful things are scheduled, Mrs J is insisting that she cuts my hair and trims my beard, that’s going to ruin my audition for ZZ top, also will the zealots still recognise me next Wednesday.
Now it’s time the walrus said to talk of many things, but not now.
Stay safe all.

 

[ianpspurs]

@Krystyna23040 good news on having a lunch break however that happened. For me anyhow the baking worked thanks be to God for the Food Fairy. The doughnut recipe will be tweaked but for now melting very dark chocolate and stirring in some cocoa for a topping have calmed things down nicely. That was planned and done by me @gennepher thank you for sharing the creative. I'm taking a wild guess that the window has a meaning but what do I know, what do I know? @dunelm thanks for sharing the starter for 10. We like Ostrich steaks - there is/was a vendor at St Ives monthly farmers market. Bison steaks, reared on the farm and sold from the on site butchery with various exotic meats, are my favourite. That area of Cambs is far more woke than here.

 

[lindisfel]

Good morning everyone from a quiet start to thre day here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.2 this am. Mrs Miggins made it over the border yesterday, ladened with jars of Scotch Mist and a copy of the poem ‘Halloween’ by Mr Burns. Ostrich steaks last night, purchased in Aldi; high in this, low in that. Interesting but they don’t fly. Art bit, another starter for ten. Hope your day is a good one. Best finish my koffy and get on with the day.


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You probably know what dinosaur would taste like now?

 

[JohnEGreen]

5.6 this morning happy with that.

 

[Annb]

BG 2 am was 10.9. That's after 11.3 before bed. Slowly going down and after insulin and breakfast it was 7.1.

Looking a bit better than yesterday. Pretty chilly here today. Another 3 layer day I think. Beef and onion pie in the oven for later (not sure how the crust will work out - it's another experiment. If it doesn't work, I can always scrape the beef off of the crust.)

 

[lindisfel]

Have you heard that Oxford are saying aluminium foil is a likely cause of dementia. I have not seen the original article but I was just wondering what your take on it was?
D.

 

[Krystyna23040]

He is doing very well @Krystyna23040
Happy Birthday to him!

Archie says thank you @gennepher. He reminds me of Popeye who lived for such a long time.

 

[Annb]

Have you heard that Oxford are saying aluminium foil is a likely cause of dementia. I have not seen the original article but I was just wondering what your take on it was?
D.

Many years ago my husband bought me a new set of stainless steel pans because he had read a report in a Health Food magazine that linked aluminium pans to dementia. I've always used stainless steel or cast iron ever since. Didn't stop his dementia, but that had a different cause.

 

[Lamont D]

That's an interesting observation about the link between no one having broadband and murders in Miss Marples time. If the CEO of Openreach disappeared Miss Marple would need to look no further than our village to find the culprit.

Your keto bagels and cinnamon doughnuts sound really good.

I remember in the early days of this century, the plan was to have free broadband internet, wifi or cable????

 

[Lamont D]

7.0!!!!!
Tested twice!
I have a cold, official, nose running and stack of tissues (bog roll)
Aching after morning exercises, it feels better but still really sore, back and hips ache after doing too much!
Shop and chores done, garden swept of foliage after the wind yesterday cut it tomorrow as I'm off to the footie now.
Grandchild no. 7 has another certificate from gymnastics and passed her entrance to more coaching.
Shall meet grandchidren nos. 1, 3, & 4 at game.
And of course child 1 and 3.
Mrs L has tried to wipe her kindle and nearly had to start all over again, Netflix and every company are looking for cash. They can whistle for it!

Been up most of the night, very tired, will be getting an early night tonight.
Enjoy your Saturday
My best wishes to you all as always.