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

Feeling particularly tired this morning- 2 cups of coffee and a square of 90% cocoa have had no impact- at work now- any tips other than having a nap!
 
Feeling particularly tired this morning- 2 cups of coffee and a square of 90% cocoa have had no impact- at work now- any tips other than having a nap!
You need to have slow release carbs as opposed to a quick chocolate fix, try some breakfast biscuits which should help until lunchtime.
 
Was 6.5 before bed and 8.0 this morning.
Can someone explain why this happens and what I can do to bring it down please?
Its what we call a liver rush...our bodies inbuit mechanism for readying for the days activities by providing a shot of glucose so you have reserves of energy
 
9.7 bed at 12.7 took two units
Should be at 6.7 -
Pants
Can it change that much that fast for needs
Two weeks ago I was 1u to 3bg
Now seems I am 2u to 3bg and still not feeling hypos till near 2.1 mark
 
Trying to stick to LCHF routine so opted for some gluten free Oatcakes- 4.8g Carb per biscuit- was like eating cardboard- will make sure I have a lump of cheese tomorrow to enhance the experience!
Love Porridge- not an option in work or nearby so may look at some packs at supermarket tonight for back up
 
I never seem to get mine below 8 - and I have been low carbing for months which caused me to GAIN weight! I have now gone onto a diet akin to the old slimming world red days (2 small portions of carb a day) with no appreciable affect on my blood glucose! I would LOVE to have got my fasting blood down to the 5s or even the 6s but it didn't happen. And before anyone comments - yes I did stick to it - I followed the Atkins Induction diet.
 
I was 6.9 this morning, which is quite a surprise because of the stress I'm under. My mum's still ill in hospital and the Office Manager where I'm working is being less than supportive. I'm doing a 1 week work trial and she's making me feel like a naughty schoolgirl grrr
 
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