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

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5.3 this morning after being totally wiped out yesterday (for no apparent reason) and going to bed at about the same time as I did when I was 8!

Feeling decidedly muzzy headed when I got up, but some fresh air and a high powered coffee has sorted me out (which one helped more shall be left as an exercise for the class)
 
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So 5.0 this morning - foolishly decided to try to see what 3/4 oz of porridge will do to me. Last time I tried I was following the advice of the DN and her Eatwell guidance, that was over 2 years ago - went up over 3 points worst number I have seen since beginning to test. All I want to do now is stick my fingers down my throat to get rid - but I won't, because I want to see if there is any improvement in my handling of pure carbs. Not holding out much hope but I will let you know later - that is of course if I remember to check my bloods. :)
 
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So results of porridge experiment. Out and about this morning so tested when I could.

08:24 5.4 before breakfast of 3/4 oz porridge made with water and a little cream.
09:11 9.3 surprised at the quick rise.
09:37 11.2 wah! Slightly over 1 hour later.
10.29 7.6 approx 2 hrs later
11:35 6.7 higher than it should be by now.
13:00 lunchtime 4.6 phew!

Don't think I will be repeating any time soon, been longing for porridge but was quite disappointed with the taste. Well cinnamon and apple crumble cake for the OH coming up.
 
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Hello all,

Haven't posted for four days. Fbg was 5.5 four days ago, then 5.1 three days ago, and 5.6 yesterday. Have lapsed on my exercise routine again and was a bit chicken to test this morning.

Hugs (and winners) to all who at times see wayward fasting levels, but keep on fighting the good fight.

@JohnEGreen -- Hugs for the blood sugar roller coaster -- probably not an easy feat balancing steroids and blood sugars.
@DJC3 and @PenguinMum -- Thanks for the welcome back.
 
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5.5 this morning. Happy with that as I experimented with food a bit last night.

Good fun trying to balance eating for me with feeding the underweight (and starting to look it) BlokeShape. He's a small person anyway, with correspondingly small appetite and so getting more decent food with actual nutrients into him can be a challenge.
 
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ziggy_w said:
Hello all,

Haven't posted for four days. Fbg was 5.5 four days ago, then 5.1 three days ago, and 5.6 yesterday. Have lapsed on my exercise routine again and was a bit chicken to test this morning.

Hugs (and winners) to all who at times see wayward fasting levels, but keep on fighting the good fight.

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I know that chicken feeling, a wayward reading affects my mood for the whole day but well done for getting back to it.
I’ve been ‘off’ for a week or so now, no idea why but like you say we just have to keep fighting the good fight.
 
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