What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

[SueJB]

Long conversations with folks at St Emilion and Pomerol about this and also Cahor - not been to Argentina (Malbec reference - love the stuff)

The black wines of Cahors are amazing, madam and me are continually impressed

 

[SueJB]

Another 6.9 this morning. monthly has turned up now on iron tablets. I'm still in shock about being anaemic. I eat well, 99% of the time.
I had a bleep after Xmas but financiers have been nudged in the right direction so back on track. A thin track but we manage it.
Iron tablets giving no problems, it seems. Gone tired again but blood loss won't be helping.
How lucky you men are!
However I read woman are less prone to kidney problems before menopause due to female Hormones.
After menopause we have same risk as men.
Neither wonder my diabetes hasn't affected my kidneys.... so far. Even A&E docs are in awe of my good kidneys. 41yrs+ and counting. Maybe Metformin has suppressed testesterone (PCOS) enough to benefit my kidney health.
Long may it continue! Praying for a delayed menopause now. Ha ha

matchy matchy 6.9 from me too

 

[Keesha]

Good morning all. 5.6 fbs for me.

 

[ziggy_w]

Good morning all. Blood sugars were 4.9 today.

 

[Freema]

5.9 at 6:40

 

[karen8967]

7.2 for me have a good day all

 

[HarryBeau]

Morning...not been here for a few days...busy with work and a 'pressing matter'...in addition to being a very ill disciplined diabetic...off to Birmingham this morning...more work...who knows may even make a living this at this rate...woke to a 5.0.

 

[Mbaker]

3.6 @ 06.50

 

[Ymdawd]

BG of 6.2 at 6.45am

This is the best its been for quite a while. Just takes so much willpower regards food consumption. I sometimes think my stomach overrules my brain. Its sure complicated.

 

[Granny_grump_]

Good morning everyone
BG @ 7.40 am 6.8
Only extra to my usual food was 1 roasted potato at evening meal,I had roast beef carrots turnip and cauliflower,
With a sweet of strawberries blueberries and cream,I'm at a loss unless it's a combination of above ground vegetables and the small potato? K

 

[Goacher55]

5.7 at 6 apart from an MOT it’s going to be a good day xx

 

[Granny_grump_]

BG of 6.2 at 6.45am

This is the best its been for quite a while. Just takes so much willpower regards food consumption. I sometimes think my stomach overrules my brain. Its sure complicated.

Hi Ymdawd totally agree it's a beast of a problem this diabetes! K

 

[Granny_grump_]

Morning...not been here for a few days...busy with work and a 'pressing matter'...in addition to being a very ill disciplined diabetic...off to Birmingham this morning...more work...who knows may even make a living this at this rate...woke to a 5.0.

Hi Bubbsie nice to see you back,I'll disciplined or not your BG is is great.
Hope Harry's keeping well give him a hug from me! K

 

[ickihun]

A 6.7
I feel like one of judges on dancing on ice. Ha ha

I'm still having to take insulin before bed thou. As I'm creeping up as day progresses.
Strange as pain gets less as more pain relief in system. Unless sugar coated ibuprofen and ibs tablets with pregabalin causing rise. Maybe.

Please god don't let me suffer too much with walking pain today. I have 3 jobs to do before I can relax today. All for my family needs.
I call upon my ancestors to get me through!

 

[UserABC2021]

6.7 @ 7am

Good start, have a great day everyone

 

[Goonergal]

Morning all. 6.5 today - yesterday was a very odd day consisting of a cancelled conference (after arrival and travel from London to Manchester), changed meal plans, with a few too many carbs (breaded chicken) and a late evening meal. Just a gentle reminder that this disease needs to be constantly and tightly managed. Train home this morning and will get firmly back on track.

 

[Ymdawd]

5.7 at 6 apart from an MOT it’s going to be a good day xx

That an MOT for you or your car.? Maybe both.?

 

[ianpspurs]

@Goonergal sounds like a bad day and the fbg probably result of stress which lurks inside silently going about its business! Have a better day today and the improvement tomorrow will taste even sweeter (bit of an inappropriate saying but don't have an apposite one)

 

[philchap1]

Good morning everyone
BG @ 7.40 am 6.8
Only extra to my usual food was 1 roasted potato at evening meal,I had roast beef carrots turnip and cauliflower,
With a sweet of strawberries blueberries and cream,I'm at a loss unless it's a combination of above ground vegetables and the small potato? K

Carbs in blueberries and strawberries.

 

[Mbaker]

Morning all. 6.5 today - yesterday was a very odd day consisting of a cancelled conference (after arrival and travel from London to Manchester), changed meal plans, with a few too many carbs (breaded chicken) and a late evening meal. Just a gentle reminder that this disease needs to be constantly and tightly managed. Train home this morning and will get firmly back on track.

The thing that gets me, is that moment the meter counts down when testing, I still get very nervous, second guessing what might be.