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

Mick1959 · May 5, 2018

Good morning finger pickers and finger lickers

Lady Vampira is pleased, today 5.7 was the result from ritual blood sacrifice.

I have regained admittance into the 5's club, which I am pleased about.

It is a super sunny Saturday, may you all have the best bank holiday weekend

alf_Josiah · May 5, 2018

Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen and those that are thinking about skinny dipping on this forecasted sunny day.
A 6.5 from me today.
Mrs J has planned a full day for me.
Shame because I'm just about to plan my day out on the motorbike hehehehe.
Edit
No challenges today.

Mick1959 · May 5, 2018

ianpspurs said:
Anyone on this thread who can answer 3 questions re training with weights please. 1) is low weight high rep ok for potential lumbar issues; 2) Is it right that low weight high reps is essentially moderate cardio? 3) Should I avoid squats and deadlifts? I would be doing the exercises sitting down on a multi station machine largely.
Thanks in anticipation

I am no expert, but perhaps if you want to do any work with weights, you should get one of those support belts with the padded back you see athletes use.

Personally, I would what have a word with the doctors, to ensure you don't do anything that may cause a problem to your back or any of the muscles as a result of changing stance to protect your back when working out

ianpspurs · May 5, 2018

alf_Josiah said:
Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen and those that are thinking about skinny dipping on this forecasted sunny day.
A 6.5 from me today.
Mrs J has planned a full day for me.
Shame because I'm just about to plan my day out on the motorbike hehehehe.

Alf, that number is looking respectable - oh well, one brick at a time!

nsh2111 · May 5, 2018

6.5@6:30.

What can cause it. I only had haloumi and salad last night. Was 6 before sleep.

ianpspurs · May 5, 2018

nsh2111 said:
6.5@6:30.

What can cause it. I only had haloumi and salad last night. Was 6 before sleep.

Hi @nsh2111 , I have no magic answers but have a read of this it may help
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/fasting-blood-glucose-higher
@Mick1959, thanks for that I do have that kind of belt so will wear it and avoid dead lifts and squats for now.

karen8967 · May 5, 2018

5.6 for me today have a great weekend whatever you may or may not be doing

weather is lovely and sunny

ziggy_w · May 5, 2018

Good morning all. Weather is brilliant, no cloud in the sky, forecast says 25 degrees today and maybe 30 tomorrow and most of next week. Life is beautiful.

Blood sugars were 5.3 this morning. Have a wonderful weekend y'all. Enjoy the weather.

SueJB · May 5, 2018

ianpspurs said:
@DJC3 I bought and used a weights machine way back in 2015 soon after dx as I read doing resistance and building muscle lowers bg. I think it worked, certainly I could lift or carry more working outside. Resistance training is good for me as a wrinkly anyhow, as we get sarcopenia. The aching and tiredness will pass but take it easy. I'm off for some light weights instead of bike today!
My fbg today was 4.5 and @ bedtime last night ketones were 2.4. Enjoy the sun and

Canvaspic · May 5, 2018

5.2 this sunny morn. Couldnt get out of the 6s yesterday in spite of 12k walk and weights. My weight is dropping but not my BG , might be because of a head cold. Have a good weekend.

SueJB · May 5, 2018

Morning crunchers and well done everyone whatever your number
@HarrisonK you'll be relieved to know the sun's going to stay out for you tomorrow
Magical numbers @ianpspurs. The ketones are especially admirable
@flexi06 I'm definitely going to be positive all day despite feeling that I've got a cold coming on so @alf_Josiah I'm going to put off swimming in the outdoor pool.

Madam woke at 5 o'clock and gave me a brief entry into the gang of 4
4.8
Startled, I went back to sleep and at 7 o'clock was 6.2 so madam's lost membership of both groups. What a little hussy!

Freema · May 5, 2018

6.4 again hmm my fatty liver rules my World, today on a very fine trip to a beatiful island , will eat what they serve , but Sunday back to low carb again

JohnEGreen · May 5, 2018

5.3 this morning.

dunelm · May 5, 2018

ianpspurs said:
Anyone on this thread who can answer 3 questions re training with weights please. 1) is low weight high rep ok for potential lumbar issues; 2) Is it right that low weight high reps is essentially moderate cardio? 3) Should I avoid squats and deadlifts? I would be doing the exercises sitting down on a multi station machine largely.
Thanks in anticipation

Hi @ianpspurs, just read this.
1) I have quite a bad long standing injury to my lumbar region (since 1975) and do low weight high reps using kettlebells.
2) yes - low weight high reps is quite good cardio and I also do HITT with my kettlebells, other light weights will also work.
3) I do squats but not deadlifts. Farmers carry which is walking with a weight in one hand will help strengthen your core, hence help your back.
Have a look at this site:
https://www.gbpersonaltraining.com/top-5-kettlebell-exercises-for-interval-training/
And this page
https://www.gbpersonaltraining.com/13-hip-mobility-exercise-to-ease-lower-back-pain/

Hope that this helps

ianpspurs · May 5, 2018

dunelm said:
Hi @ianpspurs, just read this.
1) I have quite a bad long standing injury to my lumbar region (since 1975) and do low weight high reps using kettlebells.
2) yes - low weight high reps is quite good cardio and I also do HITT with my kettlebells, other light weights will also work.
3) I do squats but not deadlifts. Farmers carry which is walking with a weight in one hand will help strengthen your core, hence help your back.
Have a look at this site:
https://www.gbpersonaltraining.com/top-5-kettlebell-exercises-for-interval-training/
And this page
https://www.gbpersonaltraining.com/13-hip-mobility-exercise-to-ease-lower-back-pain/

Hope that this helps

@dunelm Thanks for that it is really helpful. Enjoy the family gathering

Cumberland · May 5, 2018

6.5
Have a good day peeps

dunelm · May 5, 2018

Despite my best efforts a reading of 4.7 this morning. Wonder if it was the roasted veg with cheese followed by chilli or perhaps a nice drop of red. Or perhaps the kumquats?
Off for a wander in the hills today. Have a good one

Cumberland · May 5, 2018

dunelm said:
Despite my best efforts a reading of 4.7 this morning. Wonder if it was the roasted veg with cheese followed by chilli or perhaps a nice drop of red. Or perhaps the kumquats?
Off for a wander in the hills today. Have a good one

karen8967 · May 5, 2018

Quick question

how come very low 4s with ketones is ok for type 2s .but not type 1s i was told ketones are dangerous and if mine were to go over 1.5 i was to go to a&e immediately the mind boggles

DJC3 · May 5, 2018

Morning all
It seems to be bright and sunny everywhere so a good day ahead for all I hope.

5.6 today, very happy. Not sure if it was the 2 glasses of red last night or the extra exercise. I shall continue with both.

Some great numbers today.

@flexi06 I love your attitude.
@Freema have a wonderful day on the island.
@SueJB you’ll be back soon.
@ianpspurs don’t go mad will you? You only have a couple of weeks til your MRI and you only have one back, don’t ****** it up. Your numbers are great as it is.

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