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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)
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Ladynijo
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6.8 this wet Tuesday morning. No idea why, just keep swimmin, as per Nemo.
@Ashybang, @RosemaryJackson - I can second the effectiveness of magnesium, it did the trick with my leg & toe cramps and I've been getting them for years. I had to buy a combo supplement last time with Calcium as I couldn't find any Magnesium on its own. But that works fine too.
On the sweet treats front, I avoid bananas like the plague as I've seen what they do to my BG on Libre, but I make the sugar free jellies for desserts like @MissMuffett. I've also got a recipe for a chocolate mousse, which is basically 95% dark chocolate melted plus a tin of coconut milk, whipped up and stuck in the fridge for 24 hours in little pots. Satisfies the inner sugar junkie without spiking the BG. Can't eat much 100% Montezuma, too hard core for me, dries my mouth before it satisfies.
@Ashybang, @RosemaryJackson - I can second the effectiveness of magnesium, it did the trick with my leg & toe cramps and I've been getting them for years. I had to buy a combo supplement last time with Calcium as I couldn't find any Magnesium on its own. But that works fine too.
On the sweet treats front, I avoid bananas like the plague as I've seen what they do to my BG on Libre, but I make the sugar free jellies for desserts like @MissMuffett. I've also got a recipe for a chocolate mousse, which is basically 95% dark chocolate melted plus a tin of coconut milk, whipped up and stuck in the fridge for 24 hours in little pots. Satisfies the inner sugar junkie without spiking the BG. Can't eat much 100% Montezuma, too hard core for me, dries my mouth before it satisfies.
Omar51
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Good morning 
️ from California!
5.00 mmol/L 90 mg/dL.
Happy Tuesday morning. Have a nice day
️ from California!5.00 mmol/L 90 mg/dL.
Happy Tuesday morning. Have a nice day
aylalake
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Libre 6.0
CodeFree meter 6.4 yay! Back down in the 6s and heading towards 5s.
CodeFree meter 6.4 yay! Back down in the 6s and heading towards 5s.
aylalake
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Conversely, the food police.
@Ashybang You are doing great! Once you get your head round what could be a problem food, it’s plain sailing! Just take a look at where you were 2 weeks ago!
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MrsA2
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I love chocolate too, but find the 100% way too strong. Might be best to work your way up to it via the 70, 85 and 90% that are readily available...and cheaper. Check out aldi and lidl
RoughcutAU
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@callandy i hope you got something sparkly.
FBG Fingerprick 8.8 Libre 8.9
Not the best start to the day… then a phonecall that I need to go to work on my day off. Ugh. Going to need alot of coffee today.
FBG Fingerprick 8.8 Libre 8.9
Not the best start to the day… then a phonecall that I need to go to work on my day off. Ugh. Going to need alot of coffee today.
callyandy
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@RoughcutAU Nope. No twinklies, but he did paint my portion of the new garage floor.. Does that count? 
6.8 this morning. That's a 6!, not a 8 or a 7, a 6!!! Nothing different, 42 gms of carbs yesterday.. a 6. That's gasted my flabber
6.8 this morning. That's a 6!, not a 8 or a 7, a 6!!! Nothing different, 42 gms of carbs yesterday.. a 6. That's gasted my flabber
LivingLightly
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Morning all
4.6 mmol on waking at 6.00 this Wednesday morning.
Take care everyone and stay safe.
4.6 mmol on waking at 6.00 this Wednesday morning.
Take care everyone and stay safe.
DEBBIESCOTT
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Good morning
Libre 4.9
Got to work yesterday to find advent calendars on every desk but mine, I got some new cappuccino glasses, think I got the better deal
Happy Wednesday everyone, busy at work so going in early
Libre 4.9
Got to work yesterday to find advent calendars on every desk but mine, I got some new cappuccino glasses, think I got the better deal
Happy Wednesday everyone, busy at work so going in early
Estragon
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That's gasted my flabber
MissMuffett
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7.0. I’ve run out of Metformin and completely forgot to go to the chemist so I’ve missed 3 doses 
Off to the seaside today for a walk on the beach and a picnic lunch. Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone x
Off to the seaside today for a walk on the beach and a picnic lunch. Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone x
Ashybang
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Bit of a tummy upset, had me skipping afternoon/evening food and that's given a reading of 4.8mmol on awakening. It's gone up to 13.6mmol 2 hours post breakfast, but I'm sure reading will lower again as the day wears away. Saw some smashing readings today, so well done everybody.
Morning!
6.1 today. Ahh well, I know it was the dal as BG was 8.1 3.5 hours after meal! The Christmas puddings and cake look good though so need to feed wrap and keep safely out of the way.
Have a good day
6.1 today. Ahh well, I know it was the dal as BG was 8.1 3.5 hours after meal! The Christmas puddings and cake look good though so need to feed wrap and keep safely out of the way.
Have a good day
RosemaryJackson
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Morning all. I don't really want to tell you my reading......but I will. 7.9. 
I think the reason could be, a slice of wholemeal bread, thickly buttered and with the last of the marmalade on it. So.. mea culpa. @Ladynijo and @Ashybang, I also put tonic water in my squash. Also going to try the chocolate mousse recipe so thanks for that. Have a good day folks 
I think the reason could be, a slice of wholemeal bread, thickly buttered and with the last of the marmalade on it. So.. mea culpa. @Ladynijo and @Ashybang, I also put tonic water in my squash. Also going to try the chocolate mousse recipe so thanks for that. Have a good day folks 
JohnEGreen
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6.3 this morning.
Omar51
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Good morning ️ from California!
4.88 00 mmol/L 88 mg/dL. Happy Humpday
morning. Have a nice day y’all 
Added strawberries, raspberries and an apple
to my regular diet. Apparently not a big impact on my BG, fructose will probably affect my A1c.
️ from California!4.88 00 mmol/L 88 mg/dL. Happy Humpday
morning. Have a nice day y’all 
Added strawberries, raspberries and an apple
to my regular diet. Apparently not a big impact on my BG, fructose will probably affect my A1c.