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

Traceymac23

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6.5 on this lovely Friday morning.......well it looks nice from the window of my hospital room.......going to test it in a minute with a slow stroll around the compound to push these meds around the old mudstream....oops, I mean bloodstream
 
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Thanks for that. Been a member of the club for approx 12-13 years officially ooops. Thanks for all the info and input, I now have to make changes and stick to them. I was told if it doesn't get under Control now I'll be on Insulin injections which I really don't want.

And for the record 1 day of being better behaved with food and I was only 15.4 this morning... An improvement on yesterday at least...
 
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jjraak said:
FOOD PORN WARNING..

By way of explanation,
I always knew curries in the main for me where ok , however bread & rice SHOULD be a no no.
It was my fear, when we arrived that so much would spike me, I'd be afraid to eat most things.

So I decided I have had 6 months of GOOD control, perhaps I could, just for our holiday, take it a little easier....so I did, ( within reason )

I had eaten this way most days, and was pretty lax testing...
pre meal..yes,
but after..not always so good...
but scores seemed good.

SO last night, took better note.
We Ate at 8.39...(look away now..pics below )

Tested at 7.44..6.4 mmol
Tested at 9.29 .6.3 mmol
Tested at 00:11..*5.6 mmol
*Just back from cocktail bar

FBG this morning 6.5....:)

So ate carbs. Rice and roti...little effect.
Drank beers and cocktails ..little effect.
Could be a reward for good control eased my restistance.
Or my sugar bowl had emptied and I'm now refilling.
OR our food is SO over processed & stuffed with sugars it should carry a Govt health warning.
Or maybe prof Xavier will come looking for me..lol

Either way, I think for anyone who is travelling..be cautious, but TRY and test the foods..You might be pleasantly surprised.

Food porn.
(Me: Chicken curry on bone, rice, poppadum, roti X 2... delicious.
Her ladyship: Fish Tali , calimari chilli fry, and we had a bottle of *tuborg each.
*hate kingfisher lager .nasty.
Cost £7.93... cheap date or what..lol )

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Good data. Glad you are living life as it should be lived. My take on this for you is that having moved into "remission", weight and BG normal for some time, then it will take more than one meal to move the metrics off the scale.

I plan to reach this happy state myself, sometime before Christmas. I'm down 5kg, maybe another 20kg to go. Then I'll be able to wear again all my 1980's fashions. Photos to follow (You have been warned).
 
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Lurch2o said:
Thank you and no welcome pack yet unless I've something in my inbox.

It's hard having a desk based It role as there's always snacks etc but not so many chances to get up and wander around.... I'll eat this down to a safe level, I've dropped it before I just need to be more Disciplined.
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You'll do it. Remember, you can do it when you low carb chew it:angelic:
 
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ziggy_w said:
Hello all. Very late post today -- early and busy day at work. Fbg was 4.7.

@Lurch2o -- Welcome to thread. Happy you decided to join.
@dogslife -- Congrats on your standing up to your nurse. I sometimes wonder if HCPs would be willing to be held accountable for their advice. Keeping my fingers crossed that your stress (and back) improves, so that you can focus on diet and exercise.
@Bubbsie -- Great posts and absolutely agree on what you said.
@Traceymac23 -- Absolutely wonderful news about the improvement in your infection and your blood sugars.
@Patrick66 and @alf_Josiah -- Good luck on your OPs tomorrow.
@P1ckle -- Great to see your blood sugars coming down.

@DJC3 -- Thanks so much for asking. The meeting with my GP was good, really not too much to talk about as test results were good. He did talk to me about getting a colonoscopy as I have now reached the magic age, not sure whether I am up to it, though. Had lots of tests and doctor's appointments lately and they do stress me out a bit.
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Thank you ziggy_w. :)
 
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Bubbsie said:
Morning...up super early at 04:30 couldn't get back to sleep...Harry has an early appointment at the dog grooming parlour for 8am....that was on my mind as I went off to sleep last night... Hollywood dogs (yes real name) fitted us in at short notice...an exclusive establishment where he will be having the Star Shine & Sparkle treatment...which does include a deep cleansing hydro massage bath and a blueberry facial...he doesn't know that yet we're keeping it as a surprise (the best way)...so coffee & more coffee to keep me awake...woke to a 5.9
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Bet Harry will enjoy the experience but - if I am right - Hollywood and Biggleswade is a real stretch.
 
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Bubbsie said:
..an exclusive establishment where he will be having the Star Shine & Sparkle treatment...which does include a deep cleansing hydro massage bath and a blueberry facial...
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BLUEBERRY FACIAL....on a DOG :wideyed:


Are you a qualified HCP @Bubbsie ..?

Not Sure you should be extracting the urine like so, if unqualified..:D


if I die, I'm coming back as your dog.
What a happy life I'd have.;)
 
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5.4 this morning.
@jjraak I’ve not long had breakfast but your food porn photos have made me hungry again. Great results.
@Bubbsie I hope Harry enjoys his blueberry facial hope it doesnt get rid of those lovely wrinkles though!
@Lurch2o keep posting here - it’ll help to keep you focussed, good luck.
@ziggy_w can’t say I blame you not jumping up and down with glee at the thought of a colonoscopy. Presume its to check for early signs of bowel cancer? We have a bowel cancer screening program - you get a little diy kit through the post on your 60th birthday! A bit of a surprise present but I found it quite reassuring. It’s not an invasive test but maybe not so sensitive as a colonoscopy.
 
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jjraak said:
BLUEBERRY FACIAL....on a DOG :wideyed:


Are you a qualified HCF. @Bubbsie ..?

Not Sure you should be extracting the urine like so, if unqualified..:D


if I die, I'm coming back as your dog.
What a happy life I'd have.;)
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I kid you not jjaark...this is the menu for Hollywood dogs

Starshine and Sparkle De-Shedding Treatment – Perfect for short coated breeds that love to moult, keep it under control with this amazing treatment which includes:

A personal consultation, Relaxing Southbark Blueberry Facial, Deep cleansing hydro massage bath, A good blast with our high velocity dryer, De-shedding treatment, Pedicure and ear and eye cleanse, A spritz of doggie cologne.

Harry doesn't have the facial or cologne...he has sensitive skin...he's home now and has a coat that feels like silk...he's just gorgeous!
 
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DJC3 said:
I hope Harry enjoys his blueberry facial hope it doesnt get rid of those lovely wrinkles though!
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He loved it DJC...of course his wrinkles are an essential part of his appeal...I doubt any amount of blueberry facial would remove even a trace of those...besides he doesn't have that part of the treatment...believe it or not bulldogs have very sensitive skin.
 
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jjraak said:
BLUEBERRY FACIAL....on a DOG :wideyed:


Are you a qualified HCF. @Bubbsie ..?

Not Sure you should be extracting the urine like so, if unqualified..:D


if I die, I'm coming back as your dog.
What a happy life I'd have.;)
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Until you were on the end of basically getting blueberries rubbed into your chops LOL
 
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Bubbsie said:
Don't worry Harry was driven to his appointment...he likes nothing better that the front seat of the car...has his own seat belt attachment...if he could reach the pedals with those short legs I'd let him take the car;)
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The world's gone mad!!!!
 
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Traceymac23 said:
Until you were on the end of basically getting blueberries rubbed into your chops LOL
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As long as it was followed by Greek yoghurt ....what's not to like...:D

( btw, you do realise, there's tummy tickles as well, right ;)...lol. )
 
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